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Bow Emergency Need Help

Clip it off and go hunting. It will be fine the rest of the season.

I have been building string for over 30 years. The way a string is built, having a broken/cut strand will not matter.

Now it may or may not make your peep twist a little so if it does, it is nothing to be concerned with, but you may need to adjust the loop to help keep the peep aligned.
 
I took it by the bow shop him this am. The tech looked at it took out a razor blade cut it off, and sent me on my way. He’s building a new string and will install it when we get back. He said there was nothing at all to worry about.

Thanks for all the offers to help, and advise fellas! I really do appreciate everyone who has reached out.


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Prime gives you free strings and cables every two years fyi.
 
bowhunthard88 said:
I wouldn't sweat installing a Zebra string. We install about 450 Zebra sets a year with a 1-2% "issue" rate. We have higher percentage rates of issues with some "higher end" stuff lol. Perceived value is a killer. I won't change the stock Zebra strings out on my personal bows until they're shot out...
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Couldn't agree more, we have had good luck with Zebra strings. I don't mind them a bit. Usually rock solid once they are shot in.
 
String manufacturers/builders all use the same basic materials, dyneema or dyneema/vectran blend. Some string manufacturers/builders may claim to use a "proprietary material" or "proprietary method", usually meaning a custom blend of dyneema/vectran or a special sized serving or specialized equipment.

But since the same basic materials are being used regardless of the maker, you will usually get a good string. The difference between a good string and a great string is in the workmanship. One of the most common problems in a string is usually poor serving quality. These string manufacturers/builders use high-speed serving machines and do not apply the serving on as tight as it should be, and they don't take enough time to pull the tag ends tight on the back-serving knots. This will lead to end-loop serving separation and center serving separation.

Some string manufacturers/builders like Zebra strings don't serve the end loops. I am not a fan of this. I prefer to serve the end loops as it keeps the strands from separating and getting mixed up and it makes it a lot easier to install the strings. I think there are better strings than Zebra strings. I am not saying they are a bad string, just there are better for the money.

I do have a serving machine that I built myself and it does make the building process faster and easier. But I don't serve very fast as I want to get the serving tight and stacked with very tight back-serving knots. I serve with the string under the typical 300 pounds of pressure, and this really helps to make a stable string. I also take some steps to ensure that the string is completely stable before serving.

I usually just do local work and I will build the string/cables, install them and tune the bow. I get to look at the old factory strings on the bow and see how they held up over several years. I can see where the "trouble spots" are and make sure I address those areas. I measure the old string/cables and see how close they are to spec and if there was too much creeping. I can examine the serving and check the quality and knot tying quality and the size/type of serving used. I can check the diameters used and adjust the diameter on the new string/cables to give better results.

In the last month, I have rebuilt 6 Ravin crossbows, a Mission crossbow, a Mathews Switchback, a Hoyt Alphamax, installed a set of 60X string/cables on a Bowtech Realm. It's been busy.
 
Halfstep said:
String manufacturers/builders all use the same basic materials, dyneema or dyneema/vectran blend. Some string manufacturers/builders may claim to use a "proprietary material" or "proprietary method", usually meaning a custom blend of dyneema/vectran or a special sized serving or specialized equipment.

But since the same basic materials are being used regardless of the maker, you will usually get a good string. The difference between a good string and a great string is in the workmanship. One of the most common problems in a string is usually poor serving quality. These string manufacturers/builders use high-speed serving machines and do not apply the serving on as tight as it should be, and they don't take enough time to pull the tag ends tight on the back-serving knots. This will lead to end-loop serving separation and center serving separation.

Some string manufacturers/builders like Zebra strings don't serve the end loops. I am not a fan of this. I prefer to serve the end loops as it keeps the strands from separating and getting mixed up and it makes it a lot easier to install the strings. I think there are better strings than Zebra strings. I am not saying they are a bad string, just there are better for the money.

I do have a serving machine that I built myself and it does make the building process faster and easier. But I don't serve very fast as I want to get the serving tight and stacked with very tight back-serving knots. I serve with the string under the typical 300 pounds of pressure, and this really helps to make a stable string. I also take some steps to ensure that the string is completely stable before serving.

I usually just do local work and I will build the string/cables, install them and tune the bow. I get to look at the old factory strings on the bow and see how they held up over several years. I can see where the "trouble spots" are and make sure I address those areas. I measure the old string/cables and see how close they are to spec and if there was too much creeping. I can examine the serving and check the quality and knot tying quality and the size/type of serving used. I can check the diameters used and adjust the diameter on the new string/cables to give better results.

In the last month, I have rebuilt 6 Ravin crossbows, a Mission crossbow, a Mathews Switchback, a Hoyt Alphamax, installed a set of 60X string/cables on a Bowtech Realm. It's been busy.
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@Halfstep what are your thoughts on the Bloodline fibers? I’ve hesrd great things about them but haven’t really researched much yet.

Also, do you own an archery shop? If you’ve mentioned it before I beg your pardon.
 
woodsdog2 said:
@Halfstep what are your thoughts on the Bloodline fibers? I’ve hesrd great things about them but haven’t really researched much yet.

Also, do you own an archery shop? If you’ve mentioned it before I beg your pardon.
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I haven't used any of the Bloodline Fibers yet, so I don't have any experience with them. As for the materials used, they are dyneema or dyneema/vectran blend materials similar to BCY Fibers. The main difference is the coating. BCY Fibers use a wax coating to protect the fibers and Bloodline uses a special coating instead of wax.

I think Bloodline would make a good string and if their special coating doesn't work that well, one can still use beeswax. From a string makers perspective, I am curious on how easy it is to work with. One day I will buy some and try it out.

I do not own an archery shop, but have a pretty nice home shop that I tinker in.
 
I have had two sets of bloodline strings from Catfish Customs. It’s strange to get used to feel but they have been solid. I most likely put a set on my son’s bow here soon.
 
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