Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mutch on February 24, 2012, 11:49:05 pm

Title: bow string length
Post by: mutch on February 24, 2012, 11:49:05 pm

just wondering how you know how long a bowstring you need. i assume its based on the length of your bow but i was wondering if there's a set ratio of bow length to string length.

Title: Re: bow string length
Post by: blackpanem on February 25, 2012, 12:05:58 am

its about 3 inches less than the legnth of your bow

Title: Re: bow string length
Post by: Bevan R. on February 25, 2012, 12:10:52 am

Really depends of you are talking about a longbow or a recureve. Also the desired and tuned brace height comes into play.

Title: Re: bow string length
Post by: osage outlaw on February 25, 2012, 12:13:13 am

I keep shortening my tillering string until I get the desired brace height.  Then I measure from nock to nock and make a string that length.