 without being able or wanting to add more point weight or getting a thinner side plate, it seemed my only option was to go for a thinner string. i have been using a 10 strand D97 so i thought i would try a 6 strand and see if i could save my arrows.so i made a 6 strand endless string with padded loops (dacron) BINGO, arrows flying like darts and broadheads grouping with bareshafts out to 20m. it's amazing the effect that string mass has on bow performance. saved my arrows and picked up speed. skinny is good!oh yeah, BTW, i'm talking about my 54# recurve6 strand D97 string
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clinton miller
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6 strand D97 string
i thought i had my arrows tuned well but it turns out they are a bit to stiff. now i have about 30 arrows that are two stiff!  without being able or wanting to add more point weight or getting a thinner side plate, it seemed my only option was to go for a thinner string. i have been using a 10 strand D97 so i thought i would try a 6 strand and see if i could save my arrows.so i made a 6 strand endless string with padded loops (dacron) BINGO, arrows flying like darts and broadheads grouping with bareshafts out to 20m. it's amazing the effect that string mass has on bow performance. saved my arrows and picked up speed. skinny is good!oh yeah, BTW, i'm talking about my 54# recurve
 without being able or wanting to add more point weight or getting a thinner side plate, it seemed my only option was to go for a thinner string. i have been using a 10 strand D97 so i thought i would try a 6 strand and see if i could save my arrows.so i made a 6 strand endless string with padded loops (dacron) BINGO, arrows flying like darts and broadheads grouping with bareshafts out to 20m. it's amazing the effect that string mass has on bow performance. saved my arrows and picked up speed. skinny is good!oh yeah, BTW, i'm talking about my 54# recurve
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
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Re: 6 strand D97 string
interesting. i never thought that would make enough difference. is it the string mass or is the thinner string cutting through the air easier, or both???
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Re: 6 strand D97 string
both.
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
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Re: 6 strand D97 string
possibly also different harmonic / wavemovement in the string too????
Dennis or Grahame Amy undoubtedly could add to this theme.
I reckon this might be a real interesting thread in the making.
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Dennis or Grahame Amy undoubtedly could add to this theme.
I reckon this might be a real interesting thread in the making.
Kev
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Re: 6 strand D97 string
String diameter will have an affect on your release too, all getting too technical for me though, I made my latest string out in the garden this morning, took about six yucca leaves 
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clinton miller
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Re: 6 strand D97 string
doesn't change my release cause i triple serve the holding area to fit the nock.
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
Re: 6 strand D97 string
Mate dangerous ground you may upset the better performance police with new technology. 
It is no surprise to me mate and it is great to have another tuning option to us.
Cheers KIM
It is no surprise to me mate and it is great to have another tuning option to us.
Cheers KIM
Re: 6 strand D97 string
Morning Kev
A step back in time - http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7292
One of the things I have noticed as the strings get thinner is that the string continues to vibrate for a longer peiod after the shot - that at a best guess is probably a result of lack of damping in the bow-string system.
IMHO for the time that the bow is accelerating the arrow the string just forms half a wave and after the arrow has left the string it has nil effect on the arrow.longbowinfected wrote:possibly also different harmonic / wavemovement in the string too????
A step back in time - http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=7292
One of the things I have noticed as the strings get thinner is that the string continues to vibrate for a longer peiod after the shot - that at a best guess is probably a result of lack of damping in the bow-string system.
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Re: 6 strand D97 string
but wouldn't less mass mean less oscilation after the shot?
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string