New string needed for Hoyt Dorado

[ArrwSlngnArtist]

I was practicing at the range in Tacoma off canyon road last week, when an elderly gentleman asked me about my brace height and I didn't know the answer. So he schooled me on the basics and informed me that before I go hunting this season, it would be best to make or buy a new string. He even told me the exact length for my bow and that if he hadn't taken them out of his bag the previous day, he would have simply given me one he had made. Well today my dad called me, "did you know it's hunting season? why are we not hunting?!" was what he asked me and so now I'm on a mad dash to find a new one before we go out sunday.

My question is this, where can I go around here to buy or have one made (considering I didn't think to ask for his number )?

Thanks for the help!

Jase

[RadSav]

Unless you want a flemished string you should be able to get an AMO length string just about anywhere for that bow.  I think even Sportsman's carries them for that bow.  Just get out the phone book and call around.  If flemished is what you want call Suzzanne St. Charles at 360 897 2393.  If she does not have one or can not make one she will know who in your area can or does.

What was it that the guy was concerned about on your current string? 

A lot of traditionalists (especially ones that make their own stuff) can be rather matter of fact about nothing.  Many, of course not all, shoot traditional just so they can feel more important than the next guy.  He may have a valid point.  Then again he may not    I really like and enjoy shooting traditional, but the practice can really draw some narcissistic boobs.  Not saying this guy was one, just suggesting you go forward with caution when someone seems heck bent on helping without your asking.

[ArrwSlngnArtist]

Thanks for the information, I called Sportsman's by my house and they told me they didn't have any for my bow. So I will probably give Suzzanne a call tomorrow afternoon.

As to the reason he was concerned, the distance from my string to my arrow rest was to wide. He measured it and told me the manufacturer recommends a certain distance, mine was way off from that, which he explained was the reason some my shots were falling short and I was compensating for that afterwards. 

[hughjorgan]

Brace height on traditional equipment is easy to adjust, un string the bow add twists or take out a twist or two and check to see if you are in spec if you aren't concerned about it and your string isn't frayed or have strands breaking I would just go hunting as is. Good luck.

[RadSav]

Not sure Suzzanne will answer the phone on Saturday, but it's worth a try.  You are shooting instinctive so arrow drop really has nothing to do with fistmele.  Sure you will get a little more speed with a lower brace height, but that's minimal.  Changing what your mind has gotten used to this late in the game might be asking for trouble.

The Dorado has it's roots in FITA.  A great hunting bow, but those limbs might perform quite a bit different than someone who has a custom or more traditional hunting recurve bow.  Hoyt recommends a 7-8" fistmele on this bow.  Most guys I know shoot it best at the higher 8" length.  They've found the lower height increased vibration and noise.  Higher than 8" was a point of no return.  Meaning they gained nothing for what speed they lost.  The Hoyt bowyers are REALLY, REALLY smart about their recurve specs!  Myself I would keep it in that 7.5 to 8" zone.  But this late in the game I might just finish the early season where it's at!

Measure from saddle of the grip to the string.

Endless recurve strings do not really need twists to obtain proper performance.  So if you do not have a Flemish twist string you are safe to take the twists out if you need to.  If you do have a Flemish twist string I do not advise taking out the twists.

[ArrwSlngnArtist]

Thanks for all the tips, I appreciate it!

[RadSav]

Good luck with the bow and the hunt.  Hunting with your father sounds like a great time even if your fistmele is less than perfect 

[Special T]

Brace height on traditional equipment is easy to adjust, un string the bow add twists or take out a twist or two and check to see if you are in spec if you aren't concerned about it and your string isn't frayed or have strands breaking I would just go hunting as is. Good luck.