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Title: Longbow stringers
Post by: fflintlock on February 16, 2007, 08:58:00 PM
Anyone have an opinion on these bow stringers, I was thinking on getting one. I've always just used the ole, leg through the bow thing.
Does that efect a longbow like it does a recurve ?
Thanks
Jerald
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: WESTBROOK on February 16, 2007, 09:04:00 PM
Selway Limbsaver!

Bows are too expensive to risk messing up a limb thataway.

Eric
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: vermonster13 on February 16, 2007, 09:05:00 PM
Especially with Hybrids!
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Nakohe on February 17, 2007, 07:45:00 AM
You should always use a stringer. There is too much at risk doing it the old fasioned way. You could break a limb or put a severe twist in it.
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: macbow on February 17, 2007, 10:13:00 AM
I like the selway, the one with a cup on one end and the chunk of rubber that goes on the limb for the other end.
The two cup types have bloodied my nose for the last time.
Ron
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: fflintlock on February 17, 2007, 10:20:00 AM
I have a couple of old stringers, cups on both ends, they just scared me using them, I guess it was because I did'nt have full controll of everything, I don't know, it just seemed risky.
I was looking at the Selway over at 3 Rivers site and was thinking on getting that one.
Figured since I had a new bow, might as well start out right.
Jerald
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Ghost Dog on February 17, 2007, 10:24:00 AM
The very best stringer comes from Thunderhorn bows. Look up their website. It is a very clever design, and allows for both longbows and recurves. It is very well made and handsome looking too.
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Ghost Dog on February 17, 2007, 11:01:00 AM
Thunderhorn stringer.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v383/ghostbow/sprstrngr.jpg)
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Shakes.602 on February 17, 2007, 11:16:00 AM
Thanks for Sharing!  :scared:
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Ghost Dog on February 17, 2007, 11:25:00 AM
The Trunderhorn stringer goes for $11.00 if I remember correctly.

What is a Big Nose, if I am not getting to personal.   :saywhat:
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Shakes.602 on February 17, 2007, 12:21:00 PM
I used to Work with a Crusty Old Engineer, That had Really Been All over the World for the Company we worked for.
 Of course I was a Snot-Nosed 17 y.o., Fresh Outta High School Draftsman, and  THIS  was My Very  FIRST REAL JOB ,the First Words out of him after he had walked into the Office Were  "WHAT A HOOD SCOOP YOU HAVE!!" He was one of  THE  Best Engineers I have ever worked with.  :saywhat:   hahaha  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Shakes.602 on February 17, 2007, 12:22:00 PM
Oh Yeah, Thank You for the Pricing!! I Appreciate it!!
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: LBR on February 17, 2007, 01:19:00 PM
The Thunderhorn looks like it works exactly like a Selway, just a tad different cosmetically.

If anyone is interested, I stock the Selway bow stringers, both longbow and recurve.  $10 shipped.

Chad
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: Ghost Dog on February 17, 2007, 01:52:00 PM
Hey Shakes,    :notworthy:  !
Title: Re: Longbow stringers
Post by: bayoulongbowman on February 17, 2007, 02:19:00 PM
Heck its risky when ya dont use a stringer...always find someone to teach you how to string ur bow...its like riding a bike...like someone said bows are just too expensive not to use a stringer...has a matter of fact Blackwidow sells a video on how to string there bows with one!   :)