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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wood_bandit99 on October 09, 2013, 02:50:54 pm

Title: String
Post by: wood_bandit99 on October 09, 2013, 02:50:54 pm
My new bow doesn't hit my arm and the string doesn't stretch. I use b55 and my bows I can take it at brace and pull it down near the handle. They are all straight longbows and this new one was reflexed and took some string follow(about .5") do u get random bows that don't hit your arm or why wouldn't it?
Title: Re: String
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 09, 2013, 02:54:14 pm
Bow grip and where the string lays on the handle effects that.
Title: Re: String
Post by: koan on October 09, 2013, 02:55:44 pm
Chances are you changed your shootin style... Brian
Title: Re: String
Post by: BOWMAN53 on October 09, 2013, 04:09:23 pm
Chances are you changed your shootin style... Brian

ditto
Title: Re: String
Post by: AndrewS on October 09, 2013, 05:14:29 pm
I usw fast flight since nearly ten years and haven't a problem
Title: Re: String
Post by: RyanR on October 09, 2013, 06:02:28 pm
I usw fast flight since nearly ten years and haven't a problem
I have been using B50 but plan on switching to fast flight. Which kind is better as there are several types.
Title: Re: String
Post by: Carson (CMB) on October 09, 2013, 06:22:07 pm
If your previous strings had excessive twist. This can make them stretchier.
Title: Re: String
Post by: bushboy on October 09, 2013, 06:52:44 pm
Not to hijack,but is there a real difference between B50 and B55?
Title: Re: String
Post by: artcher1 on October 09, 2013, 07:17:40 pm
Not to hijack,but is there a real difference between B50 and B55?

No, not really. Both are made of the same material, which is polyester. I've used both and they seem to have  about the same amount of stretch...........Art
Title: Re: String
Post by: CORIUS on October 10, 2013, 06:50:03 am
The only time I've had my string hit my forearm is if my brace height is too low. Probably just the way I shoot though.
Title: Re: String
Post by: dwardo on October 10, 2013, 07:17:31 am
If i start wrist slapping and the bow is ok in regards to string alignment then I am usually gripping the bow too tight.
This causes the bow to torque in the hand bringing the string closer to your forearm.
Title: Re: String
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 10, 2013, 07:50:57 am
What PD said and let me add brace height to his mix. If the BH is too low the string will hit your arm. Jawge