Firefly Brace Height? (PIC of beautiful Firefly)

sgrogg · January 30, 2010, 02:23:00 PM

Recently received a new to me Firefly. Great bow! Mine is 64" and I'm wondering what brace height other 'fly owners have found to work the best. Thanks! Oh, here's mine......

jacobsladder · January 30, 2010, 03:09:00 PM

youve bought one of the sweetest shooters out there...i have his low wrist version and have settled at 7 1/4".... quiet and shock free...and that is shooting fairly light arrows.

SlowBowinMO · January 30, 2010, 05:10:00 PM

Gorgeous bow, I remember that one. :D

As you might imagine I've spent a good deal of time tinkering with brace heights and strings on the Firefly. All mine are now at 6 5/8" to 6 3/4" and they shoot fantastic that way for me, every shooter and set up is different though. Jim also shoots his bows below 7".

I'd suggest you start at 6 1/2 and just work up till its right for you and your set up.

Conan 1883 · January 30, 2010, 07:41:00 PM

How do you adjust the brace height? I also have a 64" Firefly and noticed the string is getting frayed and would like to know how to adjust it when the time comes to replace the string. Also, (not to get off topic) but what is a good choice for a replacement string for these bows? Thanks!

heydeerman · January 30, 2010, 08:08:00 PM

Conan,

I like TS1 Plus. I make my own.

Jacobsladder,

I brace mine as low as I can. My bow is 62" and its braced at 6"

jacobsladder · January 30, 2010, 09:25:00 PM

I've had numerous folks shoot my bow and all have commented on quietness and lack of handshock.... plus they are pretty darn quick.....

excelpoint · January 30, 2010, 09:55:00 PM

I have a 58" Firefly and have the brace just a whisker over 7". Very quite and shock free. Got another one coming in a couple weeks, just love the way they shoot.

SlowBowinMO · January 30, 2010, 10:31:00 PM

Conan, adjust your brace by twisting the string.

Jim and I both recommend the SBD bowstrings for replacements strings on the Firefly, and we have them in stock now at Braveheart for just that reason.

The SBD longbow strings are near the bottom of this page, just scroll on down:

SBD strings at Braveheart Archery

xtrema312 · January 30, 2010, 10:43:00 PM

About 7 for me, but I may try a little less now that I see others are shooting less. I have SBD strings on everything.

yamaharider · January 30, 2010, 10:47:00 PM

Nice Fly indeed!!! I have one coming the end of Feb. Traded one away, which I regret. My son has two and shoots them way too good! The one I had liked 6 3/4" BH

jacobsladder · January 30, 2010, 11:37:00 PM

heres some pics of the low wrist route 66 version..love it!!

charcoal dymondwood riser/w stained quilted maple lams.

wihill · January 31, 2010, 12:24:00 AM

Love mine, it sports a 7,1/8" brace, mostly to cover any issue with fat fall coats.

It'll shoot just about anything over 6,3/4" though!

Over&Under · January 31, 2010, 12:34:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by yamaharider:
Nice Fly indeed!!! I have one coming the end of Feb. Traded one away, which I regret. My son has two and shoots them way too good! The one I had liked 6 3/4" BH

Thanks Pa! Ya mine like 6 3/4 as well!

Oregon Okie · January 31, 2010, 02:07:00 AM

6 3/4 too
homemade D97 - 6 strand

Conan 1883 · February 01, 2010, 08:30:00 PM

Thanks for the info Heydeerman and SlowBow, Heydeerman, if I'm lucky enough to get a weekend off can I catch up with you at one of the OSTA shoots this summer? Thanks again!
Mike

xtrema312 · February 01, 2010, 08:34:00 PM

I tried mine at a couple different spots. I am down to about 6 3/4" right now, and it likes it better than where I was at 7- 7 1/8".

fillmorehd · February 01, 2010, 08:40:00 PM

I have 3 of them and am thinking about getting another one built. They are all braced at 6 3/4 inches. the most fun we had at Kzoo was talking to Jim Jones. What a great guy!