Is it necessary to unstring your traditional bow? Henry Bodnik‘s Archery Basics

[@jerrycox2058]

I have a 50 lb recurve that was made in the late fifties. I originally bought it for $20 in a pawn shop back in the 80s. It had a blocky grip and high shelf and covered in paint for hunting. I have customized the grip and shelf area to fit both me and my shooting style as suggested by Fred Asbell in his book years ago. it is a glass laminated bow and I have also refinished the bow years ago as well. I have left it strung for years and it still shoots just fine. it is also one of my favorite bows, have taken a lot of game with it over the years, even bow fished with it. Love your videos,, keep it up

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Late answer! Thanks for your feedback and comment. Lot of archers even don`t know about this.

[@leroyamir4361]

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[@jaxonkane358]

@Leroy Amir definitely, have been watching on flixzone} for months myself :)

[@salvadormarley75]

@Leroy Amir Yea, I have been watching on flixzone} for months myself :D

[@jackgriffith9229]

Archers! The Bodnik Slick Stick Recurve and Longbow are OUTSTANDING! I own both and they are wonderful and the cost is reasonable and includes a magnificent 30 year warranty! Enjoy!🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹🏹

[@triptank7857]

Very good explaining, very clear an easy to understand, thankyou!!

[@fredhammer8327]

Wow Henry,didn't know that!!!i have just bought a slick stick,I like it so far,thank you,fred hammer nz,bow hunter

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Fred Hammer Thanks for your feedback Fred. Enjoy shooting your #bodnikbow

[@Jambo29709]

Yes, This guy knows his stuff! I have a Glass laminated Hummingbird bow which was a little heavy on the draw weight for me. So I left it strung and hung it on the wall hoping that it would loose a few pounds and be easier to shoot. But no, after 25 years, it did not loose anything. Also, when a bow is strung, there is hardly any load on the limbs at all.

[@vieuxacadian9455]

I leave My Bodnik 64" / 60# ( Z bow ) strung up during the 6 month hunting season .The only change I have observed is brace height due to string stretch . Thanks Henry !

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

That’s how to go

[@growinmoflower3391]

Cool video..what a tough bow!

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Thanks to comment

[@growinmoflower3391]

@@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111 thanks for sharing knowledge with others

[@Traveler2112]

Great vid. Only time I unstring my Mohawk is when I am adjusting brace heights occasionally. It stays strung up.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Traveler2112 Perfect Same way I’m handling

[@g.willikers7712]

Enjoy your channel - very informative. Love your bows!

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Thanks to comment

[@hectordelorenzi785]

Yes Sir!!! we don't unstrung the bow in Kyudo....my carbon bow (yumi) don't loose power in 7 years and never unstrung....

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

hector de lorenzi Thanks for your comment ☺️👍

[@sigmanarchery54]

That’s awesome thank you sir for the info. I love your bows, I have a few of them and hope to get more of them, so far I have been super pleased with them thank you again sir God bless my friend.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Sig Man Archery Thank you for this great feedback. Smiling ☺️☺️ Enjoy shooting your #bodnikbows

[@georgecruz6226]

Thanks for the info! Great content!

[@jasestrong]

Thank you again Henry

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Thank you for your comment. Think this statement was necessary

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Thanks for your comment

[@kevinroberts9580]

I have a few antique wooden bows that I always unstring. I haven't unstrung my Black Widow Bows in 5 years except to change strings

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Kevin Roberts Perfect👍👍👍 Black Widow building high quality glass laminated bows! Shoot one in my younger years and won a few tournaments Good bows

[@kevinroberts9580]

@@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111 I was Florida state champion for five years with my PMA Ironwood. Have one traditional Bowhunters of Florida a few times with it as well

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Kevin Roberts Great success Congratulations You should try one of our Shrewbows I really think it’s an extremely powerful and accurate bow

[@robertknapp6746]

@@kevinroberts9580 Hi from palm harbor fl Kevin. Headed to pa archery hunt

[@kevinroberts9580]

@@robertknapp6746 Good luck, may your arrow fly straight and true

[@rwgoodship3653]

Good explanation 😎👍🇨🇦🏹

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Thanks for your comment and feedback!

[@michaelstorm8578]

Thanks for the video. Do you think a bow should be unstrung when transported in a vehicle on a hot day?

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Of course it’s better! Not necessary with a Bodnik Bow because our process and the material can resist without any problem. But most other brands will delaminate.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

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[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Have you got any experience with the great plains recurve bows?

[@markswain9588]

Hi Henry Does this include bear paw Penthalon Mohican and Blackfoot range? You don’t have to de string these?

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Mark Swain Not necessary Also glass laminated bows. Fine to store them strunged

[@markswain9588]

That’s great thank you

[@markswain9588]

I was looking at the Blackfoot but with a 31.5 draw I have been told this would be to much for the bow. Is this correct? I currently have the Mohican and it’s a great bow.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Mark Swain Not a problem for the bow. But it’s out of his comfort zone. Will ad more than 3 lbs per inch if you will draw more than 30“. Not any more smooth! But of course no problem for the bow.

[@markswain9588]

Henry Bodnik - Archery and Adventures many thanks

[@vaportrail226]

So I dont need to unstring my Slick Stick! But does it hurt it if I do?

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

vaporTrail No problem at all! Feel free to unstrung your bow every time you want!

[@JLSGuitars]

Great video - I was concerned about this as well.........….LOVE my 35# Bodnik Slick Stick!!! At 64 years of age I can shoot it all day.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Jim Schmidt Thanks for your nice comment. Enjoy traditional archery! Thanks shooting a #bodnikbow

[@tomasslavik6194]

Nice Henry😊😊😊

[@gizmonomono]

I don't understand why it's such a problem for some people to unstring their bow. Pure laziness. It takes a few seconds, and it's being safe, not risking your bow. Obviously some bows can take it, as you demonstrate, but I would never take that chance.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Thank you for your comment. Of course it’s understandable that you are unstringing your bow after every use. Main information of this vid is to pass out the information that it’s not necessary for Bodnik Bows!

[@HeathDawsonFirefoxBushcraft]

Home defence😂

[@MikoArcher]

I think Yes. Every day :) I know, day, or week for modern laminated bows it's no problem, but... wood (2-3 hours to selfbow) imho

[@MikoArcher]

@@achimpeters6253 one man lost his unerring laminated bow.... in the car. Sun day and.... broken bow.

[@Gundolf300]

This has actually been tested on selfbows. They can be left strung for very long periods of time without being affected what so ever.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Finally it’s right to unstrung the bow atva sunny day if you want to leave him in the car. But if the producer are using the right glue, fiberglass and processes it’s also no problem for the bow! But of course I’m not recommending to store a glaslaminated bow strunged at a hot and sunny day in a car!!! But just check this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrLh32tqKlpgKs

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Achim Peters Finally it’s right to unstrung the bow at a sunny day if you want to leave him in the car. But if the producer are using the right glue, fiberglass and processes it’s also no problem for the bow! But of course I’m not recommending to store a glaslaminated bow strunged at a hot and sunny day in a car!!! But just check this vid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrLh32tqKlpgKs

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Gundolf300 Don’t agree at all. That’s new for me! I’m curious about this testing. Please send me a link to get information about this testing. Looking forward to get information about wooden bows who can stay strunged over a long period without string follow and loosing weight!

[@Swilxert]

I have a 33 1/2 draw length, would a Bodnik bow be able to handle this seeing that it can take so much abuse?

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Wilco Van Kleef-Bolton of course our bows can handle this draw length without quality problems. But the main point is that you need a bow to be comfortable and effective at your full draw. For this draw length I can’t recommend right now one of our Bodnik Bows. What kind of bow type you are looking for? Recurve, longbow or hybrid?

[@Swilxert]

@@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111 At the moment I haven't got a preference re type of bow, as long as it is suitable for my draw length :)

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

What is your preference in the use of the bow? Archery tournaments, visiting 3 d ranges, shooting in your backyard or bowhunting

[@Swilxert]

@@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111 It would be tournaments and visiting 3D ranges. But mainly 3d I think.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Wilco Van Kleef-Bolton Wilco Van Kleef-Bolton It really depends what you prefer to shoot. Right now I have the 60” Shrew Bow in my mind. This hybrid bow can handle this draw length without any problems. It’s a 60” powerful bow. But also very low mass weight! Please check in this matter the link of the vid: Henrys Traditional Archery Episode 1: The 60" Super Shrew II ! The smoothest bow I ever shoot! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKHKi395lKqgsJo

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff.

[@matthewy8923]

Thank you for your fantastic information! I have a question, what do you mean "glass laminated bow"? Does it mean that your bow limbs are 100% made of fiberglass and no other materials inside? Please let me know. Thank you.

[@RC-qc2nz]

Warte mal. Du bist DER bodnik der die bekannten bodnik Bögen macht? Wie zum Beispiel den grizzly hunter?

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Ruben Cwiklenski Yes! Wobei der Grizzly Hunter ein älteres Modell ist, dass wir nicht mehr bauen!

[@RC-qc2nz]

@@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111 Krass. Welcher ist denn der Nachfolger? Oder gibt es keine mehr die so sind wie der grizzly hunter. Wollte mir nämlich einen holen

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Der Bodnik Hunter ist der Nachfolger. shop.bearpaw-products.com/WebshopB2C/Bodnik_Bows_Bodnik_Hunter/P-4279/1?Origin=Navigator

[@keithbaker3405]

I'm late catching this video but..... I would add that IMO, if you are leaving the bow in a car for a good few hours in very hot weather then it's probably better to un-string the bow.

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

If it‘s no Bodnik Bow I‘m highly recommending to do this!

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

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[@keithbaker3405]

@@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111 Interesting video Henry, unfortunately I do not own a Bodnik bow in my collection as at the moment the bows of my choice are out of my price range. What would have been a more convincing test is if he had taken a draw weight measurement before and after at similar temperatures. While Epoxy resin's strength degrades at temperatures at or above 177 degrees Celsius what about the bamboo core? As bamboo can be formed with heat, if a bamboo (or wood core) bow's limbs suffer limb poundage after being left strung in high temperatures? It's nice that you take the time to answer older videos, thanks Henry.

[@paulkerby4829]

Good shooting bows

[@richardparker3150]

Understood.

[@johnoz1978]

You might add that if you leave the bow in a vehicle in 43c heat, unstrung it! Don’t ask me how I know!😡

[@henrybodnik-archeryandadve2111]

Of course it’s better but just check this vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrLh32tqKlpgKs

[@pickin4you]

This guy does not know how to hang a trad bow. You see how far apart those pegs are? They should be as close to the riser as possible to keep the limbs from twisting. Now you can use a rack like that if you hang the bow by the string and not the limbs. Those pegs are way too far apart. So many bow tack makers make what looks good instead of the right way. Those wooden pens can bend with changes in humidity and if one leans one way and the other leans the other way, you will end up with two twisted limbs. Expensive to fix. Being a voter he should know this. Also, I string those bows. With all the pressure on the string 24/7, the string will stretch changing your brace height and your arrows will look out of tune to your bow. So even if you leave it string, unless you use a loud string that does not stretch, you will have to check the brace height every time your shoot, meaning unstringing it to twist up the string to set the brace height anyway. So just go ahead and I string it to be safe, and even I unstrung, do not had the limbs on a rack like his. This will save you headaches in the future.