What Do You Know About Bow Strings?

What's a bow with out a string?  Nothing but a piece of wood.  Your bow string is what makes it a bow.  If you want to start to get into bows then you need to learn about bow strings and how to care for them.  It's not hard but a little knowledge does go along way.  This article will get you started on bow strings.

I love a fine day. One with the sun shining, the air crisp and cool, and the autumn leaves gracing the ground. Basically I am referring to fall. This is the perfect time in my opinion to get outdoors and take advantage of Mother Nature. For me this involves shooting my bow. I have to admit, this is one of my favorite past-times and it has been since junior high school. I never tire of it. All it takes is a few minor accessories and you're set. Once you have a quality bow, it should last you for life. However, there are the bow strings. These unfortunately, like arrows, do not last forever. They wear down and break over time. But, that's just part of the experience known as archery.

I was teaching my daughter about bow strings just the other day. Since we prefer long bows, we have to deal with a little more effort. For example, you never leave your long bow strung. You shouldn't store it this way. It's plain and simply hard on the limbs. The best way to store it is by laying it down on the floor. You can probably place it under your bed. This is what I do with mine. That way there is no constant pressure on the limbs or bow string. Then when you get it out for a little hunting or target practice, you string the bow each time. It's a synch and only takes a moment. You can purchase a bow stringer to help you with this and most sporting goods stores like Cabela's. It's a simply process of stepping on the stringer and pulling the bow up toward you. This flexes the limbs as you slide one end of the string on. DONE! It's that easy. I taught my seven-year old daughter how to string her 20 pound bow. If she can do it with ease, then so can you.

There are ways to silence your bow strings. Many archers don't realize this. It's actually simple. Many archery supply stores carry rubber silencers. These are perfect for compound bows. However, I prefer to make my own out of buck's skin. I take small strands on leather and fasten them to either end of the bow string in a bunch. This way when you release your string, you won't have a TWANG noise. Finally, you can find new bow strings at other stores such as The Footed Shaft, which is located on the web.