string to long

[bigwood95]

I'm new to traditional archery, so this might sound like a dumb question. Is there any way to make a recurve bow string shorter?

[Killdeer]

Depends on how much shorter you want to make it, and what kind of string it is, and how twisted it is.

Some of us here couldn't possibly get any shorter, twisted as we are. So, give out with the info on your string, and you will see all kinds of answers.

Killdeer  

[30coupe]

Originally posted by Killdeer:


Some of us here couldn't possibly get any shorter, twisted as we are.  

Killie, you crack me up!    

[Chuck Hoopes]

Just go ahead and twist it---it will be fine, unless the the string is way too long.  Normally strings are about 4" less than the AMO.  If your string is say about an inch too long, you can twist it up, to shorten it with no ill effects-- at least none that I've ever experienced. There is some supposedly "optimal" nummber of twists to have--something like 7 twists visible in an inch of string. Give or take few twists, is no big deal.  Don't sweat the small stuff.

[bigwood95]

The bow is a fred bear bearcat' 66# at 66 amo. The string is 16 strands at 63" actual length. I'm not sure what the material is ' I thhink it is dacron B50 or fast flight. like I said, I'm new to the traditional thing and appreciate all the info.
thanks

[Bowferd]

Close enough to tune it. Start at around 6" and twist until it quiets down.
I generally play it like a harp until I can no longer determine much difference. Then put it to the test.
Wait until you find the mark before installing silencers.

[bigwood95]

Ok, twisting the string shortens it, now how do you tune the bow?

[lpcjon2]

Twist the string to get it to the correct brace height and then work on the nock placement.Look in the how to section on the main page.Plenty of tips and tricks.

[Bjorn]

You will want a brace heeight of about 8" with that bow measured from the string to the deepest part of the grip-usually just below the arrow shelf.
Place silencers about 16 inches from the nocks. Like lpcjon says go to the 'how to' section for more. It is likely called arrow tuning, spine etc.
Keep us posted.

[Friends call me Pac]

This really helped me out when I first started my journey alomost 3 years ago.  Add the help of TG'rs and you will be doing fine.

http://www.acsbows.com/bowtuning.html

[bigwood95]

Thank you for all the help, I'll definatly keep you posted.