Help which way do I twist the string.

Mmiller385 · Post by **Mmiller385** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:25 pm

Hey guys I'm brand new to crossbows. I know this question has probably been answered a thousand times on here but having trouble finding a clear answer. I have a brand new micro 335 and only have shot it 50 times or so and my string is almost touching the redds. I know string stretch is common and you have to twist the string to go back to the desired brace height. Before I do this and possible make it worse which way do twist the string on the factory micro string in order to increase the Brace height. Thanks

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:33 pm

Twist it Counter Clock Wise. Take only one end off the limb tip, twist top over to the left hand direction. You are basically following the twist in the colors of the string, the serving should have been applied in the same direction.
Congrats on the new bow!

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:35 pm

Take the string off of any one limb tip and while looking a the end and standing, facing the limb tip, turn counter clockwise.
It is as simple as while you're turning the string, pay attention to it getting longer or shorter.

sproulman · Post by **sproulman** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:18 pm

Boo wrote:Take the string off of any one limb tip and while looking a the end and standing, facing the limb tip, turn counter clockwise.
It is as simple as while you're turning the string, pay attention to it getting longer or shorter.

I learned hard way I was looking from inside OUT turning CCW which is CW from outside looking in ...Went thru 3 strings quick..

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:28 pm

As Don said twist in the direction to shorten it and this in turn tightens the serving as well .

Mmiller385 · Post by **Mmiller385** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:49 pm

Thanks for the info. I am about to order another string.( spare) Should I go back with a factory string or do y'all have any suggestions for an after market

jody5252 · Post by **jody5252** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:08 pm

I would stay with the same string that is on your bow. After you get another string, go ahead and change strings. That way, the "new" string will get stretched properly. Pay close attention to your brace height. Then, after several shots your new string will be "broke in". Replace with the original string, or just leave the new one on... Hope this is helpful for you. Good luck.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 10:42 pm

jody5252 wrote:I would stay with the same string that is on your bow. After you get another string, go ahead and change strings. That way, the "new" string will get stretched properly. Pay close attention to your brace height. Then, after several shots your new string will be "broke in". Replace with the original string, or just leave the new one on... Hope this is helpful for you. Good luck.

Agreed, no point in buying a solution for a problem you do not have! The factory string is the most commonly used string and is used to kill more deer than any other string available. It works.

Mmiller385 · Post by **Mmiller385** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:22 pm

jody5252 wrote:I would stay with the same string that is on your bow. After you get another string, go ahead and change strings. That way, the "new" string will get stretched properly. Pay close attention to your brace height. Then, after several shots your new string will be "broke in". Replace with the original string, or just leave the new one on... Hope this is helpful for you. Good luck.

Will you elaborate on stretcher properly. Thanks

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