Stringing a longbow

Jon Stewart · June 23, 2015, 07:30:00 PM

been using the step thru method for about 50 years and haven't twisted a limb yet.

KyStickbow · June 23, 2015, 08:21:00 PM

I dont string my longbows this way but would love to start! Anybody care to post a video up showing the easiest and safest way?

Brock · June 23, 2015, 08:26:00 PM

Push pull for all my longbows and selfbows except those with extreme or more than moderate ReflexDeflex.

Never been told of any injury potential with longbow...with recurve if it slips some have lost an eye I am told so only string with bow stringer on recurves.

Longbows...not so much.

jeffg · June 23, 2015, 08:44:00 PM

I just don"t want to twist a limb or something.

Possum Head · June 23, 2015, 08:52:00 PM

you are good pal just don't employ the old step through method as it could over time twistem.

The Whittler · June 23, 2015, 08:56:00 PM

I doubt the step through will poke you in the eye/face but the push pull sure could.

Quite a few years ago I seen a method of push/pull but reversed, you put your knee against the riser and pull down on the top limb. Has anyone tried this method and is it easy.

Red Beastmaster · June 23, 2015, 09:44:00 PM

I've had several mishaps with stringers and zero with push-pull. Just keep your head out of the way and all should go well.

JamesV · June 23, 2015, 10:36:00 PM

I use the push/pull for anything under 50#. Could this danger be the reason some guys never un-string their bows?

James

Thumper Dunker · June 24, 2015, 02:30:00 AM

Step through for recurves and push bull for all others. Had a stringer fail and got a hole in my ear. If you do the step through right its about the safest way . To me any way.

Jakeemt · June 24, 2015, 06:03:00 AM

I use the push pull even with hybrid long bows. No problems I turn my head away and do it by feel.

David Mitchell · June 24, 2015, 11:25:00 AM

Push-pull here for all of my longbows. I use a stringer (usually) for my recurves, but I have seen bows damaged when guys use the stringers with cups on both ends. If you happen to twist the bow a bit as you pull up on it you are pulling the tips side ways and I saw a guy bust a brand new recurve that way.

**DONOTDELETE** · June 24, 2015, 12:05:00 PM

This might be helpful....

https://youtu.be/0kEqO6Lq6bo

TxAg · June 24, 2015, 01:30:00 PM

Why don't more guys use the step through for longbows? It's easy and safer.

LBR · June 24, 2015, 01:32:00 PM

Some bowyers will void the warranty if you don't use a bow stringer.

BWallace10327 · June 24, 2015, 09:49:00 PM

I like the push/pull method for any longbow I've owned. It is easy and safe. I have tip protectors on the lower tip of all my bows to; 1. protect the tip and 2. keep the bottom loop in place. I know it would hurt my bow if my hand slipped, but I don't know how you'd get an eye with a longbow.