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Bowstring

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All glossary bowstring (A–Z)

Bow Limb Dampeners

The bow limbs are responsible for storing and releasing energy when the bowstring is drawn and released, and they play...

Bow String Silencer: Types, Placement & Noise Reduction

What a Bow String Silencer DoesWhen an arrow is released, not all of the stored energy transfers to the shaft....

Bowstring Brush Button: Function, Fit & Benefits

A bowstring brush button is a small rubber accessory mounted on a recurve bowstring at the point where the string...

Bowstring Eye: Types, Placement & Performance

The bowstring eye is the small hole or notch cut into the tip of each limb on a traditional recurve...

Bowstring Loop

A loop refers to a section of the bowstring that is used to attach the bowstring to the bowstring nock....

Center Serving: Function, Materials & Nock Fit

The center serving is a tightly wound thread wrapping applied to the mid-section of a bowstring — the zone where...

Flemish String

A Flemish string is a traditional bow string made by twisting together several strands of natural fiber material, such as...

High Wrist Grip: Technique, Benefits & Bow Types

A high wrist grip is a bow hand position in which the wrist bends as little as possible, placing pressure...

Kisser Button Placement: Anchor Point Guide

A kisser button is a small soft-plastic or rubber disc that attaches directly to the bowstring and touches the corner...

Nock Set

A nock set is a small but crucial component of the bowstring setup. It is a small plastic or metal clip...

Nocking Point: Position, Setup, and Tuning

The nocking point is a specific location on the bowstring where the arrow is attached before each shot. It is...

Shop Online for Recurve Bow Strings | Legend Archery

The bow strings are the most important part of your recurve bow since without the strings,any bow is useless. A...

String Creep: Causes, Effects & Fixes

String creep is permanent, non-recoverable elongation of a bowstring — meaning the string settles at a longer length than it...

Timber Hitch: The Bowyer's Knot Explained

The timber hitch—also called the Bowyer's Knot—is a friction-based knot used in traditional bow-making to secure the lower end of...

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