have always read, to keep an extra string ready, already stretched ready for use, fellow wrote in his book I read some of yesterday, that mr fred kept a extra string with nock point on it ready to go -- my problem, I always have to twist strings lately to make them work and do not install nock points till string is shot in--- ok when I take it off bow to be a spare -- wont I have to start again and twist to get brace height I want,-- want I have to redo nock point set again also - never had to change string in field due to accident or problem dr

Use a sliding nock point ,and mark your arrows or index were it sits on your arrow rest, twist to your index mark.Get a mental picture of were your string nock is in relation to your arrow rest and move your nock point to their. That should get you close in a pinch to were you should be.JMO

thank you mr Robert some good tips dr

Just shoot in the string ahead of time. When you remove it, put the loops together and use a rubber band so it doesn't untwist. It's not really a big deal if you do that. I mostly use endless loop and that's how I keep mine. Seems to be just fine if and when you need to use it. I have never cut or broke a string while hunting in 54 years of doing it.

dr22 -

If the string was made within spec for the bow, just having the string shot in and (properly) waxed will keep the twists in place.

Viper out.

After the string is shot in and nock point established. remove the string and interlace the loops. Stick one loop inside the other, pull the loop you went through the second loop, that locks them together. fold up the string and place in a small plastic bag until needed.

Bob

Well their you go dr22 we all do it the same way.

On my hunting bow I shoot in and tune two strings...funny I see this thread I just finished doing this for my backup string this week. Same exact material same length same string builder and same tie in nocks. Shoot it until brace doesn't creep after being strung overnight. I'll then put it in a ziplock and store. Even if I need it and only need to make a couple adjustments to brace it's better than starting over. I also keep my hunting bow strung all season and check the brace daily.

Identical strings and material with proper testing prevents tuning issues if I have to switch strings. I know what brace and nock needs to be and I'm set.

I do like most of the folks here. I carry an extra string underneath the foam on my bow quiver, as well as some other things, when I use one. Always have one with me though.

I have ruined a string on a hint. Caught it on a fence out near Ballinger, Texas.

I do like Aromakr

I always have a few ready for hunting season and, have one with me when in the field. I mark my last arrow out of the quiver with a sharpie for proper brace. And yes I had to learn the hard way, bumped the string with a sharp broadhead. And that will get your attention while 20’ ft up a tree.

I always have a few ready for hunting season and, have one with me when in the field. I mark my last arrow out of the quiver with a sharpie for proper brace. And yes I had to learn the hard way, bumped the string with a sharp broadhead. And that will get your attention while 20’ ft up a tree.

Dang it!!! I keep forgetting to mark an arrow.

I do like Aromakr

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Rick

I have an extra string pre-stretched with a nock on it that I intertwine the loops and fold the string and keep it in the pocket on the back of my knife sheath. I also keep a small tape measure and a stringer in my day pack. I never had a string break completely in the field but I have had a few strands on one of the string loops break so I replaced the string. Another time I had the serving on my string come loose and I replaced the string in the field. Going home to replace a string isn't a big deal when I'm hunting around home. But when hunting a couple hours from home and a good distance from my truck or when I was hunting out west and I'd be miles from base camp having an extra string on me was a plus.

Same as Aromakr and Rick . . . easy and it works!

Michael

There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have had an accident and those who are going to have an accident. If your bow string gets cut while you are on a hunt, you will be glad you put that string in your pack.

I do like Bob does with the loops.

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