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Title: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: WestTnMan on June 08, 2007, 01:01:00 PM
I am having a little trouble getting my Robertson as quiet as I want it. I know there are lots of string material out there besides dacron. What are some recomendations of materials with similar qualities of FF but may be quieter. I have adjusted the brace height from 6.5-8 , tried wool silencers in various locations, tried cat whiskers in various locations, mole skin on string groves and brush guards with and without silencers. The bow is 47# at 28, I draw 28" and shoot 2213's at 11 gr per pound. Is there a different string combo that might help? Don't get me wrong, it is pretty quiet but it can be better. The string on it is FF I assume, it's not dacron for sure. Any help appreciated.
Title: Re: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: beachbowhunter on June 08, 2007, 01:04:00 PM
I definitely think so. I've found TS-1+ string (a FF material) to be the quietest to my ear.
Title: Re: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: WestTnMan on June 08, 2007, 01:06:00 PM
Where do you get your strings?
Title: Re: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: LBR on June 08, 2007, 02:05:00 PM
Different materials, padded loops, nock fit, even how the string is made can make a difference.

I have customers that say one material is quieter for them than another--but it's not always the same material.  One likes Dynaflight, another likes 8125, another 450+, etc.

On a different note, do you shoot at Lost Tribe at Herb Parson's Lake?  I usually do, but won't make it this month.

Chad
Title: Re: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: Bowhntr on June 08, 2007, 04:37:00 PM
I agree with beachbowhunter, on my Robertson I used a Rod Jenkins TS-1 string and it was extremely quiet.
Title: Re: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: WestTnMan on June 08, 2007, 05:25:00 PM
Chad, I do and I am going to call you. I'm going to measure and see what is on there now and get you to fix me up a couple of new ones.
Title: Re: Can different strings be quieter
Post by: MAC on June 08, 2007, 10:59:00 PM
I just put a TS- endless loop on my Howard Hill Wesley spl. It was quiet with the dacron but even quieter now. Dont use any silencers.