Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
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Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
I have way too much time in the stand. Got to thinking (dangerous) does it make sense to remove the string on a re-curve for off season storage? Don't see where relaxing the limbs can hurt.
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When I bought my first Excalibur (black Vixen) that was the recommendation Bill T. suggested. If it was going to be stored for a long period of time, take the string off.
I have a Phoenix now, and still follow that advice. But I also have two friends who use a Phoenix model that never un-string their bows, and it doesn't seem to hurt them.
I have a Phoenix now, and still follow that advice. But I also have two friends who use a Phoenix model that never un-string their bows, and it doesn't seem to hurt them.
wabi
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I always take my string off my Equinox ,during the off season.
As recommended by Bill T.
Dave
As recommended by Bill T.
Dave
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vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
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Re: Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
I take all of mine off once season over. Can't hurt it any is what I figure.
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X2papabear1 wrote:I always take my string off my Equinox ,during the off season.
As recommended by Bill T.
Dave
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Re: Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
Agree. I don't think leaving it strung hurts it (I do) but there's certainly no harm unstringing it. Just set your brace height about three eights of an inch higher when you put the string back on as it'll settle back in.
Paul
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Re: Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
Always take mine off. Took the string off Monday afternoon after I returned from hunting camp. Will put it back on next September before the season starts up again.
I don't have air brakes or anything else that might complicate the process. So easy to do, so I do it.
I don't have air brakes or anything else that might complicate the process. So easy to do, so I do it.
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Is there any specific procedures to removing the string with Air Brakes? I was going to remove the 4 bolts per brake then cock the bow using the stringing aid. Then remove the 4 rubber pads and string then let the bow down. Sound correct?
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Re: Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
Yup. Remove the pads then remove the string. That easy. You may also want to use a twist tie so secure the string loops together so you have a starting point when you 're string your bow.lunghit wrote:Is there any specific procedures to removing the string with Air Brakes? I was going to remove the 4 bolts per brake then cock the bow using the stringing aid. Then remove the 4 rubber pads and string then let the bow down. Sound correct?
Paul
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I don't unstrung my bows, simply because I like shooting them year round
I like things with strings.....
4 Guitars
8 Excals
1 Scorpyd
PSE Tac Elite
13 Grayling Bears
And 2 Hoyts
4 Guitars
8 Excals
1 Scorpyd
PSE Tac Elite
13 Grayling Bears
And 2 Hoyts
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Thanks Paul. I appreciate the response.paulaboutform wrote:Yup. Remove the pads then remove the string. That easy. You may also want to use a twist tie so secure the string loops together so you have a starting point when you 're string your bow.lunghit wrote:Is there any specific procedures to removing the string with Air Brakes? I was going to remove the 4 bolts per brake then cock the bow using the stringing aid. Then remove the 4 rubber pads and string then let the bow down. Sound correct?
Paul
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Holy cow!RexKay wrote:I don't unstrung my bows, simply because I like shooting them year round
Where do you hang all those bows?
Nice problem to have though.
Equinox..shadow-zone
Vortex..veri-zone
Matrix 355 (Stinger)..tact-zone
Matrix 350SE..dead-zone
…ya, I know.
Vortex..veri-zone
Matrix 355 (Stinger)..tact-zone
Matrix 350SE..dead-zone
…ya, I know.