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Title: Time for new strings
Post by: Johnb317 on April 17, 2015, 10:01:04 AM: I have a Hoyt CE, strings are 2 years old and looking ready to change.
Last time I had the Knockpoint put new ones on (Hoyt strings), and I'm wondering if I should spec different strings, have someone else do it?

Reason I ask, is with the original set of strings I had no problem with broadhead/field point flight, this last set of strings never seemed to get right.

Thoughts, or suggestions?

Thanks
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Z_rock01 on April 17, 2015, 12:38:32 PM: I just had new strings put on my bow. I used Twisted Archery. I ordered a set and got them on sale for $65. I did a combo 8125 for the string and 452X for the cables. not a bad set up, zero knock rotation and feels and shoots like a new bow..
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 17, 2015, 01:20:18 PM: http://www.britestrings.com local company.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 17, 2015, 01:24:38 PM: I believe smossy girl ordered a set.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Whitpirate on April 17, 2015, 01:25:00 PM: Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw. Worth the drive for custom strings and tune.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 17, 2015, 10:16:47 PM: I really like americas best. They are more expensive than other custom makers but are very consistent and have a rock solid warranty.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Crunchy on April 17, 2015, 10:20:12 PM: I would stick to a name brand rather than a string company you have never heard of. I shoot Winners Choice and have had zero problems with them. Vapor Trail is another good string maker. Im sure there are other big name string makers but Im most familiar with those.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: D-Rock425 on April 17, 2015, 10:29:20 PM: Winners choice ownership has changed and I don't believe they are what they use to be. If you want to stay name brand I think first string is very good.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: BULLBLASTER on April 17, 2015, 10:32:59 PM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on April 17, 2015, 10:29:20 PM
Winners choice ownership has changed and I don't believe they are what they use to be. If you want to stay name brand I think first string is very good.
:yeah: i used to swear by winners choice but the last 2 sets i got were junk...
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Jellymon on April 18, 2015, 07:46:07 PM: Mass produced strings (winners choice, vapor trail) will never be the quality of a real custom set. 60X makes a better string than those two for less money. Thier end loops, serving, length specs, and build quality is a work of art. $75 a set.

http://www.60xcustomstrings.com
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Johnb317 on April 19, 2015, 04:48:40 PM: I'm hearing i'll get better performance going to a custom string.
I don't have a press, so assume most shops will install provided strings, or get what's specified?
Rock creek good with Hoyt's?

Thank y'all for the input.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: RadSav on April 19, 2015, 05:01:10 PM: Quote from: Johnb317 on April 19, 2015, 04:48:40 PM
I'm hearing i'll get better performance going to a custom string.
I don't have a press, so assume most shops will install provided strings, or get what's specified?
Rock creek good with Hoyt's?

Not sure you are going to get more performance out of premium/custom strings. But you should get much more reliable peep placement and they should stay in tune better.

Rock Creek should be everything you are hoping for with your Hoyt and strings. :tup:
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: bigbuck150 on July 17, 2015, 09:50:05 AM: another vote for 60x custom strings (http://www.60xcustomstrings.com/) My buddies and I all use Brad's strings with great results.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: lamrith on July 17, 2015, 10:48:12 AM: I went with Proline based off recommendations from some folks on Archerytalk. they were having a sale and I think the full set for my Knight was $60-65 shipped and had them in a week.

I have not installed them yet though so I cannot speak to how they run/holdup. Just wanted to offer another option.

http://www.prolinebowstrings.com/custom-string-builder.html

They will let you choose your own colors for strings and serving too and have online designer to give you idea of colors.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: stromdiddily on July 17, 2015, 12:42:36 PM: Another vote for Rock Creek...Denton does a great job and will work to make sure you keep your tune

I've shot both pro-line and 60x...both are quality sets but they aren't going to get you anything that you can't get locally :twocents:
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Johnb317 on July 18, 2015, 02:53:00 PM: Actually ended up having the Knockpoint make me a set BCY-X, and upgraded the fuel cam to a Z5 No complaints
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: JJB11B on July 18, 2015, 03:01:42 PM: I am going down to Steves Archery on Tuesday to spend a small fortune. I'm going to get a 5 pin sight with the slider, new string, a dozen arrows, and a pack of Savora broadheads to try out.... I think Steve stocks Rock Creek strings. I had an issue on this last string with my peep twisting around, going to go with a peep with the rubber tube on it, hopefully I don't draw on a nice buck only to have my peep twisted around this year :bash:
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: scottcrb on July 19, 2015, 03:25:53 PM: XXX archery g string. Awesome strings and corey is super easy to work with and makes a great string.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: bigfoot13 on July 23, 2015, 02:31:10 PM: Quote from: Johnb317 on July 18, 2015, 02:53:00 PM
Actually ended up having the Knockpoint make me a set BCY-X, and upgraded the fuel cam to a Z5 No complaints

How much were the strings from the Knock point? I will need new strings next year and they are probably the closest place to me, and I'll need to have them measure the strings too because I have an old bow and I do not know how long the strings are. Thanks.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Johnb317 on July 23, 2015, 03:30:07 PM: I forgot, cause it was bundled in with the new cam. I'd give them a call.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Annette on July 28, 2015, 02:37:00 PM: we shoot Sidehill Archery Strings! Just down the freeway in Kalama from you, Great strings...I'm telling you they are great strings!!
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: bigfoot13 on August 04, 2015, 11:34:52 AM: Quote from: Johnb317 on July 23, 2015, 03:30:07 PM
I forgot, cause it was bundled in with the new cam. I'd give them a call.

Okay, thank you very much.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: ridgefire on August 07, 2015, 10:49:55 PM: I had the nock point put a new shop string and cables on Hoyt a couple years ago and it's the best string I have ever used. Will be going back to them when I need new ones.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: T-Dozzer on September 27, 2015, 12:05:16 PM: Quote from: Johnb317 on April 17, 2015, 10:01:04 AM
I have a Hoyt CE, strings are 2 years old and looking ready to change.
Last time I had the Knockpoint put new ones on (Hoyt strings), and I'm wondering if I should spec different strings, have someone else do it?

Reason I ask, is with the original set of strings I had no problem with broadhead/field point flight, this last set of strings never seemed to get right.

Thoughts, or suggestions?

Thanks

I had a similar experience with Noc point strings. I've had buddies complain of same thing.
I was in there with a friend this past June for new strings. The guy who was installing the new string pulled the factory specs off the bow and said they were incorrect. We should have stopped him and left right than, but let him finish. When he was all done we came to find out he didn't work there and just likes to hang out at the shop. :bash:
They make more $$ off the hunger games crowd and don't have time for hunters it seems.
His bow wouldn't shoot right until he went and bought some winners choice strings and took it somewhere else.
Title: Re: Time for new strings
Post by: Smossy on September 27, 2015, 12:16:44 PM: I like to support local makers anytime I can. With that being said, Wade at Brightstrings does a great job making custom strings to just about any color combo you want. Works out of house, puts alittle more care into what he does. Also helps tune your bows and will get u re-aligned after 50-200 shots when your strings settle. Great guy IMO.