How many twists can I have/or do I need in my recurve bow string?
Hoyt USA recommends that a modern synthetic (Dyneema, Fast Flight, etc.) string for a high-performance bow have no less than 20 twists with a suggested maximum of 1.2 twists per inch of string length. This promotes a rounder, more consistent string.
This was taken from the Hoyt FAQ posting.
How many twists can I have/or do I need in my recurve bow string?
Hoyt USA recommends that a modern synthetic (Dyneema, Fast Flight, etc.) string for a high-performance bow have no less than 20 twists with a suggested maximum of 1.2 twists per inch of string length. This promotes a rounder, more consistent string.
This was taken from the Hoyt FAQ posting.
Brownell recommends 1 twist per 2 to 3 inches of string length.
BCY offers the following:
Question: How many twists can be put into a bowstring?
Answer: There are three reasons for twisting a bowstring –
1. To keep the bundle of strands together
2. To shorten the string after creep has occurred (adjust draw length)
3. To correct peep rotation
On a standard compound bow, initially 10 – 20 twists is a suggested range. If you use a material that does not creep, no further twisting will be required. Obviously on single cam strings, more twists may be required. The recommended range is 20 – 40.
...sorry about the double post...I get carried away with cut and paste sometimes.
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