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Title: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 18, 2011, 10:17:13 PM
So I bought some new strings about six months ago for my mathews, I order them on-line. They are crap I'm having all kinds of peep rotation even after shooting them over and over to get them to stop twisting. I had nock point playing with it for like two hours and I'm still having problems.Plus the serving is allready pulling apart at points on the cams.I have bought about four diffrent kind of strings in the past with the same result except one and that is winners choice and there kind of expensive at 120 for strings. So I need some good advice on some quality string.

Are xxx g stings good?
Do they use Astro flight material  or BCY or both.
I was thinking of nock points strings but I don't know.
What about Vapor trails?
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: GoPlayOutside on May 18, 2011, 10:19:23 PM
Try Nock Point strings!
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: hughjorgan on May 18, 2011, 10:23:47 PM
G Strings are excellent strings. Cory will get you fixed up right.

Even with a custom string you will need to shoot a couple hundred arrows then set the peep and you shouldn't have any problem with the peep rotation.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 18, 2011, 10:28:37 PM
A buddy of mine got a nock point string and it had the worst serving seperation I have ever seen. All around both cams He don't shoot that much either. I've been really realltRy pleased with my proline sing.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 18, 2011, 10:31:54 PM
A buddy of mine got a nock point string and it had the worst serving seperation I have ever seen. All around both cams He don't shoot that much either. I've been really realltRy pleased with my proline sing.

I have herd a few things like that too but I do know they would try and fix your problem's.But I don't want to deal with that eather though.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 18, 2011, 10:33:40 PM
G Strings are excellent strings. Cory will get you fixed up right.

Even with a custom string you will need to shoot a couple hundred arrows then set the peep and you shouldn't have any problem with the peep rotation.

Way more shots than a hundred less than six hundred though still have rotation.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 18, 2011, 10:42:05 PM
Oh I forgot to mention I shot my proline about 10 times put it together started tuning and nothing has budged since. I highly reccomend proline strings and they are very reasonably priced. Can you put your own strings on? If not I may be able to help you out if you just order the strings.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 18, 2011, 10:43:40 PM
Oh I forgot to mention I shot my proline about 10 times put it together started tuning and nothing has budged since. I highly reccomend proline strings and they are very reasonably priced. Can you put your own strings on? If not I may be able to help you out if you just order the strings.

Were do you buy the proline strings? I see some info on Archerytalk saying good things.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on May 18, 2011, 10:56:04 PM
Get the G strings.....
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 18, 2011, 11:06:51 PM
Micdude,
You can get ahold of him via archerytalk. They may have a website too.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: halflife65 on May 18, 2011, 11:07:08 PM
Why not a Winner's Choice?  Just order one and have the guy at the bowshop put it on for you.  Shouldn't have any problems with it.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: hughjorgan on May 18, 2011, 11:43:35 PM
G Strings are excellent strings. Cory will get you fixed up right.

Even with a custom string you will need to shoot a couple hundred arrows then set the peep and you shouldn't have any problem with the peep rotation.

Way more shots than a hundred less than six hundred though still have rotation.

What custom strings are you shooting that you aren't getting peep alignment with?
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: sakoshooter on May 19, 2011, 02:11:14 AM
Why not a Winner's Choice?  Just order one and have the guy at the bowshop put it on for you.  Shouldn't have any problems with it.

I've got a Winner's Choice string on my Z7. Probably have a 1000 shots on it. Great string/cable. No rotation problems at all.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: windygorge on May 19, 2011, 05:41:11 AM
Bowstrings unlimited sell the zebra strings for mathews.  just ordered some for my reezen.  they have a very fast turnaround.   

http://www.bowstringsunlimited.com/index.htm (http://www.bowstringsunlimited.com/index.htm)
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 19, 2011, 12:29:14 PM
Why not a Winner's Choice?  Just order one and have the guy at the bowshop put it on for you.  Shouldn't have any problems with it.

I've got a Winner's Choice string on my Z7. Probably have a 1000 shots on it. Great string/cable. No rotation problems at all.

Little expensive for strings

Here are the strings I have bought:

winners choice
Schmidty's Specialty Strings
Zebra strings
Martin Hammerhead strings
Current strings are Game edge and are bad
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: MuleySniper on May 19, 2011, 12:42:52 PM
Seems like simple logic is in order....

"I have bought about four diffrent kind of strings in the past with the same result except one and that is winners choice and there kind of expensive at 120 for strings. So I need some good advice on some quality string."

So how much money do you have into the other three sets?
I think the $120 the WC's cost justify not having to mess around with all the other crap strings you've had issues with and not have to worry.

 :twocents:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 19, 2011, 12:58:14 PM
My Buddy swears on Extreme bow strings what do you guys think?

http://www.extremebowstrings.com/ (http://www.extremebowstrings.com/)
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 19, 2011, 01:01:36 PM
Why try again? Just order XXX or WC.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: MIKEXRAY on May 19, 2011, 01:16:02 PM
I'm with Muleysniper, if the winners choice works why keep looking ?  I actually prefer the winners choice & have good luck with them.  Mike
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Jimmysworking on May 19, 2011, 01:23:26 PM
I have had good luck with my 60X strings.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: 7mag. on May 19, 2011, 01:29:11 PM
Winners Choice are expensive, but, you get what you pay for.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 19, 2011, 02:11:06 PM
I just didn't want to spend an extea 50 to 60 more on WC when there has to be some strings just as good  :archery_smiley:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Jason on May 19, 2011, 02:28:34 PM
I just didn't want to spend an extea 50 to 60 more on WC when there has to be some strings just as good  :archery_smiley:
XXX G Strings are as good or better than WC,  I have had both and really like the G Strings :tup:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: micdude on May 19, 2011, 02:32:24 PM
G strings are sounding like the majority I like that they are kind of local
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Jason on May 19, 2011, 03:00:13 PM
G strings are sounding like the majority I like that they are kind of local
You can name your bow Cindy or Mary and tell your buddies that she wears G-Strings  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 19, 2011, 03:18:11 PM
Just don't name him matt or mathew and tell your buddies he wears g-strings. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 19, 2011, 03:35:33 PM
I knew as soon as button saw this is was all over.... :chuckle:

This is getting weird, oiled nuts and G strings. So G strings turns your bow into a TV? Lol

Gues you name it Mathina?
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: elkoholic1 on May 19, 2011, 03:39:45 PM
you should consider DB Bowstrings the guy is local out of blackdiamond hes all about quality not mass production all 100% hand made, i shoot very heavy poundage on my bows(95lbs) and have had seveal differant string all that stretched and gave me problems, once with the DB strings there rock solid never have an issue never stretch if you send him your bow he will string it and tune it for you also just my  :twocents:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 19, 2011, 03:48:11 PM
Never heard of DB. Looks like there in Renton. Thats really close to my work.
I would love G strings from Cory but Or is along way for a string. I buy my bows and such there though. There service rocks compared to my local shop.
Looks like I'm giving DB a call to check them out. My old Bowtech string is bout done.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 19, 2011, 04:30:25 PM
Wildman

:chuckle:
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: hughjorgan on May 19, 2011, 04:57:05 PM
Never heard of DB. Looks like there in Renton. Thats really close to my work.
I would love G strings from Cory but Or is along way for a string. I buy my bows and such there though. There service rocks compared to my local shop.
Looks like I'm giving DB a call to check them out. My old Bowtech string is bout done.

Cory will mail you the strings...
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: elkoholic1 on May 20, 2011, 11:32:31 AM
i think u will be impressed with DB bowstrings ill use nothing but i even drive all the way from lake stevens to his house to get them  :)
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: windygorge on May 23, 2011, 05:15:08 AM
bowstrings unlimited sell zebra strings.  they are what comes on your mathews from the factory.  zebra strings are the originators of the twist technology.  bowstrings unlimited have great prices and fast service.  to get your string and cable lengths for you mathews go onto mathews website and look for your bow.  most likely it will be in the "discontinued".  go to specs and you will find the string and cable lengths there.  good luck.

http://www.bowstringsunlimited.com/ (http://www.bowstringsunlimited.com/)
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on May 23, 2011, 05:32:08 AM
Never heard of DB. Looks like there in Renton. Thats really close to my work.
I would love G strings from Cory but Or is along way for a string. I buy my bows and such there though. There service rocks compared to my local shop.
Looks like I'm giving DB a call to check them out. My old Bowtech string is bout done.

Cory will mail you the strings...

I know he would, but then I still have to have some one put it on, do the peep and such. I like the fact that I can take it in and have it all done from the same person I buy the strings from. XXX would be my first choice, but time and gas is allot for just a string.
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: elkoholic1 on May 23, 2011, 08:30:49 AM
DB will set up your bow if you mail it to him or drop it off hes not just a string maker he will install and set tune and etc>
Title: Re: Help Need strings
Post by: Old Dog on May 23, 2011, 07:39:37 PM
At Wholesale Sports in Federal Way a set of WC strings for your Matthews will set you back $108.05 installed.  A WC d loop is $5 more.  That includes installing the peep sight and any string silencers or kisser buttons, and a paper test. :IBCOOL:
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