stringing a longbow
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stringing a longbow
hi all, i have just bought my first longbow (usually shoot compound) and am not sure on the right technique to string it. i cant use a bow stringer because the longbow has cowhorn tips. i have tried the push pull method but find this too difficult. any advice?
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Gday Shehan.
The pull/push is by far the best method, however you can use the step through method :However:! It must be done properly!
I do not use it but somebody here should be able to chime in on the correct procedure.
Are you sure a stringer will not work? Those as made by Selway where one end slips over the limb, should work fine.
The pull/push is by far the best method, however you can use the step through method :However:! It must be done properly!
I do not use it but somebody here should be able to chime in on the correct procedure.
Are you sure a stringer will not work? Those as made by Selway where one end slips over the limb, should work fine.
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I'm with Guy, push-pull works very well for me and I have a bad back but can do it easily. Maybe you need someone to show you/watch you as getting the angles wrong will make it difficult and maybe dangerous. Where are you near?
Welcome to Ozbow by the way!
Welcome to Ozbow by the way!
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Hi Shehan,
At times the push/pull method can be difficult if the bow is longer than your reach or is of a heavy poundage.
The step through method works well but as Gundy pointed out get a person experienced in this method to show you the correct technique.
I am not a fan of the single pocket and rubber block type of stringer. The ones I've seen being used [maybe incorrectly] place unequal stress on the limbs. The limb with the pocket is almost at full draw while the limb with the block is lucky to get past brace height.
Enjoy your new bow.
Daryl.
At times the push/pull method can be difficult if the bow is longer than your reach or is of a heavy poundage.
The step through method works well but as Gundy pointed out get a person experienced in this method to show you the correct technique.
I am not a fan of the single pocket and rubber block type of stringer. The ones I've seen being used [maybe incorrectly] place unequal stress on the limbs. The limb with the pocket is almost at full draw while the limb with the block is lucky to get past brace height.
Enjoy your new bow.
Daryl.
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thanks for the help guys, i think i better wait until i talk to some of the trad shooters at the club. by the way the stringer i am using is one with the block. i am assuming there is no stringer that will work for my bow with cowhorn tips?
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One of the Cowhorn tips can have double nocks cut into it so you use can use a seperate string to flex the bow to allow you fit the bowstring. Simple stringer.shehan wrote:thanks for the help guys, i think i better wait until i talk to some of the trad shooters at the club. by the way the stringer i am using is one with the block. i am assuming there is no stringer that will work for my bow with cowhorn tips?
Take it back to the bowyer and get them to cut a second nock into it.
Don't use the step through method unless you know exactly what you are doing.
Grahame.
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yes the top limb cowhorn tip has a second notch cut into it. so will the cowhorn tip take the pressure of a stringer. please excuse my ignorance
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It is setup to take a "stringer".shehan wrote:yes the top limb cowhorn tip has a second notch cut into it. so will the cowhorn tip take the pressure of a stringer. please excuse my ignorance
What you need is a "string" with loops at both ends that will fit into the grooves. I use some venetian blind cord.
The stringer need to be long enough so that it fit loosely and you can stand on it.
To use.
Fit the bow string on the lower nock and it should be loose on the other limb.
Fit the lower loop of the stringer over the bowstring on the lower nock and onto the outer nock of the double nock tip.
Stand on the stringer string with both feet, pull up the bow and slide the bowstring into place on the lower nock.
To unstring the bow do the reverse.
I will see if I can find some photos.
Grahame.
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thanks a lot for all your advice
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sorry, i forgot to mention that it only has a double notch on the top limb. the bottom one only has one notch where the string goes
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That is correct and some photos :shehan wrote:sorry, i forgot to mention that it only has a double notch on the top limb. the bottom one only has one notch where the string goes
The single nock end with the bowstring and the stringer string in place.
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Grahame.
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have found this very helpful, again thanks to you all
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I think this vid shows how to use the string and block type bow stringer.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/3rdemos4.asp#22
I use a stringer for my medium to long recurves but step through for my longbow. I have had a bit of practice at doing it and am very careful not to twist the limbs or place uneven pressure on them.
With any stringer, DON'T have your face over the limb whilst placing or removing the string, just in case it lets go for any reason.
http://www.3riversarchery.com/3rdemos4.asp#22
I use a stringer for my medium to long recurves but step through for my longbow. I have had a bit of practice at doing it and am very careful not to twist the limbs or place uneven pressure on them.
With any stringer, DON'T have your face over the limb whilst placing or removing the string, just in case it lets go for any reason.
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