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Julie Bergen

8/27/2024 • 2 min read

Strings

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Customize your next center serving: How to measure

No matter the reason, here's how you can customize the measurement of your center serving for your next string.

Julie Bergen

4/14/2024 • 1 min read

Humor

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A word on archery safety from AI

We all know how important safety is in archery. Here's a brief review: A bow is not a toy and should be treated with respect. Make sure...

Julie Bergen

11/27/2023 • 4 min read

Strings

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How to order a custom string

It can be intimidating ordering your first custom bow string. There are a lot of details you may be asked about that you had never...

Julie Bergen

10/1/2023 • 3 min read

Materials

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String materials :: New for 2023!

I originally posted an article comparing string materials 2 years ago. Here's an updated look at how these materials stack up against...

Julie Bergen

7/23/2023 • 2 min read

Strings

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What string length do I need?

This should be an easy question to answer. It is not and here's why: Mass-manufactured strings are labelled by the bow length, not the...

Julie Bergen

5/15/2023 • 2 min read

Nocks

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Which nocks am I shooting?

Update: Also check out the Nock identification guide . It's sometimes hard to tell which nocks you are using if you are not familiar with...

Julie Bergen

4/11/2023 • 2 min read

Competitions

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Barebow strings

Let's keep it legal!

Julie Bergen

4/2/2023 • 1 min read

Strings

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Does string color matter?

Most archers select their string colors based on the color of their bow. And there's nothing wrong with that. But there are a few things...

Julie Bergen

7/3/2022 • 2 min read

Strings

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Bow string autopsy

I've gotten a few requests to make strings to a particular weight. I'd love to accommodate such a request, but that's easier said than...

Julie Bergen

6/26/2022 • 1 min read

News

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In the news again!

Bow International  is a premier magazine dedicated to the art, sport, and science of archery. It provides archers of all levels with...

Julie Bergen

6/25/2022 • 7 min read

Competitions

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Be prepared for competitions

It can be daunting to venture out to your first target archery competition. Everyone else seems to already know what to do and without a...

Julie Bergen

12/14/2021 • 1 min read

Strings

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How do I measure my string length?

If you have been able to really get to know how your bow performs best and fine tune your brace height, you might want to get more...

Julie Bergen

9/3/2021 • 1 min read

News

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On the web!

The Kifarucast Podcast , hosted by Aron Snyder and produced by Kifaru International, explores topics related to hunting, archery, and the...

Julie Bergen

8/19/2021 • 3 min read

Materials

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What is the difference between string materials?

8125, 652, 97, 99, 450, 8190, 777 ... bingo??? It sounds like the number edition of alphabet soup. What does all this mean and how do I...

Julie Bergen

7/19/2021 • 2 min read

Strings

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How should I care for my string?

Taking care of your string will extend its life and provide endless hours of happy shooting. Here's are a few things to keep in mind:...

Julie Bergen

7/16/2021 • 1 min read

Strings

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How many licks to the center of a Tootsie Pop?

How much tension is on the string at brace height?

Julie Bergen

6/20/2021 • 1 min read

Nocks

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How should my nocks fit?

Nock fit is more than a personal preference. Incorrect nock fit can be a safety concern at worst and a tuning issue at best. Here are...

Julie Bergen

4/2/2021 • 2 min read

Nocks

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Which nocks should I shoot?

Outdoor season is upon us and I've made a ton of strings in the last month. Amongst those strings I've noticed a trend. Many archers are...

Julie Bergen

8/19/2020 • 1 min read

News

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In the News!

Well ... not exactly. OCD Strings is being featured in an archery publication so obscure that many archers have never heard of it: Bow...

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