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Blog articles: Strings

10 articles

Julie Bergen

4/2/2025 • 2 min read

Strings

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Untangling String Twist Terminology

Your string should have twists in it. But when adding or removing twists, there is a lot of confusion about twist direction terminology.

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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