Need help? String length

[t. edwards]

I have been trying to build a 48 inch longbow. How long of string would I need for this bow?

[Roy from Pa]

44 would be my guess.

[t. edwards]

thanks roy

[Roy from Pa]

If you are making your own strings, it's trial and error till you figure it out. If you are going to buy one, 44 would be my guess.

A 48 inch longbow sounds kinda short for a longbow:)

[t. edwards]

for my 6 year old. sorry should of said that before

[machomanandysavage]

It depends on what the brace height is supposed to be for the bow, but in my experiences 4" shorter for a recurve and 3" shorter on a longbow.

[Jason Scott]

Yeah, 3" shorter for lb. That makes 45" string.