Bowstring Basics

[@WHITERIVERRAMBO]

bud ive been shooting a bow for 30yrs. ive been creating archery content for 12. ive had a bow shop at my home for 10. ive never seen anyone give better "how to" tie instruction as you just did. this was beautiful to watch.

[@w.gordonfocht9671]

The best tutorial i've seen in ...oh the last 40 years. THANK YOU.

[@Dsm-wq4pw]

Absolutely fantastic demonstration

[@Coldbore-X]

Please keep these videos coming!

[@stevehunt4660]

Very clear and concise demonstration. Well done.

[@MrTomeksmo]

Great tutorial! I will be grateful for material about the selection of thread thickness for different bows strings (14, 16, 18 strands) and S or L nocks

[@lisasullivan5546]

Wonderful video Elton thank you - I am using 14 strands at 35# and also wondering if there are any notable differences with higher strand count for barebow.

[@barebowbasics]

@lisasullivan5546 Not super important really. Can have barely measurable changes in feel, but nothing most archers ever worry about chasing.

[@lisasullivan5546]

thank you!@@barebowbasics

[@FrancSchiphorst]

Well done with the paracord. Makes it very clear.

[@Lahlahlilly]

wonderful demonstration, thank you!

[@MmmmmmmmmmCookies]

Elton at it again 💪

[@liorzisman2968]

wonderful video, i loved the instructions which were very clear. thanks!

[@ljsviol]

Great explanations! Many thanks for your helpful channel.

[@stephenmayne4886]

Thanks for sharing this great information.

[@idenwarnock4649]

Thank you for your tutorial. Are you able to buy a bow from your shop?

[@hutchieboy242]

Needed this Mr.Wong

[@garypic4083]

Very good videos

[@WeAreAllDoomed-n5i]

What's the recommended minimum and maximum number of twists to adjust brace height before needing a new string?

[@barebowbasics]

There really isn’t one. I have run strings with as few twists as five and as many as a fifty. So it’s personal preference; you just have to tune to the setup for whatever you choose. Hypothetically there’s probably a point where too many twists is bad. You’ll know it when you see it though as the strands will look strained or bunched up. Personally, I like to try for a string length around 20-30 twists and tune from there, but ymmv. 😎

[@dennismccullough638]

Great video Elton.

[@brianharris4144]

Endless Loop or Flemish Twist or Does it Matter?

[@barebowbasics]

Yes, it matters. I would never trust a Flemish twist string under competitive demands. Any unexpected change in length due to string slip would be detrimental to scoring. This is why you don’t see any Flemish strings being used by any serious competitive archer. Endless loop is the only way to go.

[@marshaquan1657]

thank you!

[@joelyamasaki7780]

Do you have a video that covers serving the loop ends?

[@barebowbasics]

That gets more into actual building of a bowstring; not something a beginner typically does. Perhaps someday in the future I will cover it, but for now it’s a bit more than beginners need to normally focus on.

[@bilnjan]

How many string strands ? and why ! Thanks.

[@barebowbasics]

It depends on which string material you use. Then it also depends on what center serving material you use. Those two factors need to be adjusted based on what the nock throat you choose to use. For example, I generally use Beiter #2 nocks; for a proper fit with BCY x-99 string material, I need 19-20 strands, with a center servings of .025 BCY Powergrip.

[@allenfelix4044]

Can you twist a string to much? A many would be to many?

[@barebowbasics]

There’s no specific amount that would be considered over twisted, but as the string gets twisted to a very high degree it can build up coils in its length. This is generally considered bad as the string can act spring like and absorb some of the energy during release. Additionally the excess twists/coils may create additional friction between the strands, and with abrasion being the number one enemy of string life, is also to be avoided when possible.

[@tricksypixie]

seems i have a plane to catch… (rechecks entire setup from scratch)

[@idenwarnock4649]

Thank you for your tutorial. Do you have a contact number?

[@barebowbasics]

@@idenwarnock4649 Time allowing, I can be reached on Facebook via messenger.