Post by: grandpawrichard on August 11, 2008, 05:36:05 PM
On a 2-cam bow:
Shorten string, leave cables the same = shorter draw, lower weight, little change in Brace Height
Lengthen cables, leave string the same = shorter draw, lower weight, slightly lower Brace Height
Shorten cables, leave string the same = longer draw, higher weight, slightly higher Brace Height
Lengthen string, leave cables the same = longer draw, higher weight, little change in Brace Height
Shorten string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, higher Brace Height and higher weight
Lengthen string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, lower Brace Height and lower weight.
On a 1-cam bow
All the same, except for last 2 - to keep same draw length, you need to shorten/lengthen the string by 2X as much as you do on the cable (because the string goes between the ends of the bow twice, not once).
The actual amount of change varies depending on the bow and the amount of cable/string change.
Dick
Post by: Todd_ID on August 16, 2008, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: grandpawrichard on August 18, 2008, 06:14:36 AM
Dick
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Post by: SCRUBS on September 08, 2008, 07:24:52 AM
I thought he was talking about actually changing strings not just twisting them.
Changing string and cable won`t void your warranty.
Post by: SCRUBS on September 08, 2008, 07:38:22 AM
String and Cable tips
On a 2-cam bow:
Shorten string, leave cables the same = shorter draw, lower weight, little change in Brace Height
Lengthen cables, leave string the same = shorter draw, lower weight, slightly lower Brace Height
Shorten cables, leave string the same = longer draw, higher weight, slightly higher Brace Height
Lengthen string, leave cables the same = longer draw, higher weight, little change in Brace Height
Shorten string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, higher Brace Height and higher weight
Lengthen string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, lower Brace Height and lower weight.
On a 1-cam bow
All the same, except for last 2 - to keep same draw length, you need to shorten/lengthen the string by 2X as much as you do on the cable (because the string goes between the ends of the bow twice, not once).
The actual amount of change varies depending on the bow and the amount of cable/string change.
Dick
Just wanted to add; make sure the cams are in time on a two cam bow, not needed on a solo cam.
Post by: archery288 on September 08, 2008, 07:45:47 AM
String and Cable tips
On a 2-cam bow:
Shorten string, leave cables the same = shorter draw, lower weight, little change in Brace Height
Lengthen cables, leave string the same = shorter draw, lower weight, slightly lower Brace Height
Shorten cables, leave string the same = longer draw, higher weight, slightly higher Brace Height
Lengthen string, leave cables the same = longer draw, higher weight, little change in Brace Height
Shorten string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, higher Brace Height and higher weight
Lengthen string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, lower Brace Height and lower weight.
On a 1-cam bow
All the same, except for last 2 - to keep same draw length, you need to shorten/lengthen the string by 2X as much as you do on the cable (because the string goes between the ends of the bow twice, not once).
The actual amount of change varies depending on the bow and the amount of cable/string change.
Dick
Just wanted to add; make sure the cams are in time on a two cam bow, not needed on a solo cam.
It still is necessary to time the cam on a solocam bow... Especially if you want it to shoot through paper or have any hopes in shooting a broadhead with it. It can be out of time more than a dual cam bow and still work ok, but it does need to be timed and will play in to getting the axle to axle right, the tiller, and draw weight correct.
Post by: SCRUBS on September 08, 2008, 09:51:39 AM
String and Cable tips
On a 2-cam bow:
Shorten string, leave cables the same = shorter draw, lower weight, little change in Brace Height
Lengthen cables, leave string the same = shorter draw, lower weight, slightly lower Brace Height
Shorten cables, leave string the same = longer draw, higher weight, slightly higher Brace Height
Lengthen string, leave cables the same = longer draw, higher weight, little change in Brace Height
Shorten string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, higher Brace Height and higher weight
Lengthen string and cables by the same amount = same draw length, lower Brace Height and lower weight.
On a 1-cam bow
All the same, except for last 2 - to keep same draw length, you need to shorten/lengthen the string by 2X as much as you do on the cable (because the string goes between the ends of the bow twice, not once).
The actual amount of change varies depending on the bow and the amount of cable/string change.
Dick
Just wanted to add; make sure the cams are in time on a two cam bow, not needed on a solo cam.
It still is necessary to time the cam on a solocam bow... Especially if you want it to shoot through paper or have any hopes in shooting a broadhead with it. It can be out of time more than a dual cam bow and still work ok, but it does need to be timed and will play in to getting the axle to axle right, the tiller, and draw weight correct.
You have to set the cam rotation on a solo cam, with there only being one cam, there is no timing. Yes, indeed the , the cam rotation, brace height and axle to axle have to be correctly adjusted to obtain the proper draw weight. I guess i should have been a little more descriptive, my bad.
Post by: SCRUBS on September 08, 2008, 09:57:16 AM
That`s great idea to get as much info out there as possible! I like you really enjoy helping others when i can.
Post by: grandpawrichard on September 23, 2008, 09:59:42 AM
Wouldn't any of those adjustments void the warranty?
NOPE! Adjustments to the string and cables is paramont to keeping the bow in proper tune. It's just proper bow maintenance!
Dick
Post by: grandpawrichard on September 23, 2008, 10:01:58 AM
Oh yeah almost forgot, thanks for the great tips Dick! :tup:
That`s great idea to get as much info out there as possible! I like you really enjoy helping others when i can.
You are quite welcome my friend! I'm always glad to help out as much as I can. :)
Dick