Bow strings

[Coon]

What's wrong with getting replacement strings and cables from the bow manufacturer? I needed to replace them on my Trykon, and the shop tech said that they use custom strings. He probably would have ordered a set from Hoyt if I'd insisted, but was acting like I'd be an idiot if I didn't go with the custom strings. The custom set cost me about $135.00 tax and all. I think the Hoyt ones were around $60.00. Are the custom strings that much better? If they are, why would Hoyt, or any vow manufacturer, put inferior strings on their bows?
Dave

[bowhuntntxn]

I didn't even know manufacturers sell strings. They use a company that can make a large amount of strings at a low price, thus the quality comes into play. The materials are similar to customs, ut the process is condensed for mass production, so corners are cut.


You can get a LOT of really good customs for less than $135. So don't let them convince you to buy brandX because that is what they sell. For Hoyt's I would go with Buck Nasty or Stone Mountian Dakotas. PM Arrowsmith for the Stone Mountians, and buck nasty had a web site and the most expensive thing he shows is $109.

[BOWtechnicianTX]

What's wrong with getting replacement strings and cables from the bow manufacturer? I needed to replace them on my Trykon, and the shop tech said that they use custom strings. He probably would have ordered a set from Hoyt if I'd insisted, but was acting like I'd be an idiot if I didn't go with the custom strings. The custom set cost me about $135.00 tax and all. I think the Hoyt ones were around $60.00. Are the custom strings that much better? If they are, why would Hoyt, or any vow manufacturer, put inferior strings on their bows?
Dave

Some but not all bow manufactures has a brand name string set. Bowtech(octane strings),Mathews(Zebra/barracuda),PSE(Americas best made string),Hoyt(Fuse). These are the few that i know of. Now there could absolutely be a company making them for them but i order all these strings directly from the manufacture when needed and requested. I know ABMS made strings way before PSE contracted them and thats the case most of the time. I know winners choice recently contracted with a company,i want to say G5 but it could be someone else. Honestly i think Hoyts strings will be better this year after ditching brownell material for BCY. As far as a shop suggesting a custom set vs factory is normal i think. At my shop we can order any string brand but we push winners choice more than others. because it prevents mix ups with brands and customers trust our opinion. I think WC is a top notch string company. And 60 on a hoyt set sounds alittle low. A whole fuse set runs around 90-100 depending on the shop who sells it. There are a ton of custom string makers who make great strings for less money, you just gotta find a brand and try em out. Sorry for the rant, too much info is better than no info.

[DRT]

Cause you ain't cool if you ain't custom.

[lbbf]

I will say I hated the fuse strings that came with my AlphaMax. About 200 shots in they were starting to fray and look worn. I kept them waxed but nothing helped. I have used BuckNasty and they are excellent. Proline also makes a really good string. Since then I have started making my own strings. Custom will last longer and look better.

[hully1029]

just get Korbins and be done with it.

[jrpwa]

+1 on Korbins just got a new set on my Invasion.

[cjkozik]

Alot of thèse companies use string material built for speed.. it seems that alot of people get fixed on the speed that a bow will shoot..but in turn sacrifice stability in the material being used. With that being said, i only use material like bcy 452x or bcy trophy When building strings for our families bows.. thèse materials have little stretch and are very stable.. which in turn you dont get peep sight or timing problems that often.

[Razorback01]

I have used a guy named Mike at H&M Bowstrings, bought about 8 sets total. A complete set for my Elite is about $70.

If for the $135 price they will swap the strings and get it setup I'd consider it a good price. I do mine myself, but it takes about a week before I'm happy with the setup.

[60 Deluxe]

I build my own. It takes awhile and mistakes have been made, but I don't regret having set up to do it. I spent maybe $100 for materials to build the string jig and bow press. Another hundred or so for serving tools and supplies. Some bows are easier than others. I'm kind of dreading doing the set for my monster. I have five chances to screw up on it.
Every now and then I will look around on Ebay and find string material that someone is selling. I can get top quality materials for pennies on the dollar. Since I shoot both trad and compound there is a use for nearly all of the materials. I use 452X for my compounds and can make most anything work on one of my trads.

To get back to the original question, would you buy manufactured ammunition or reloads for your gun? Manufactured is pretty consistent in quality and reloads can be anywhere from bad to better than manufactured. I have purchased strings from some of the sponsers on here and haven't come away with the feeling that I received better quality than the stock item. If you want to pick colors the custom makers are the way to go.

[Nitro1970]

60X for me...

[ken1965]

Ive used them all in both hunting and competetion; started shooting First String about 2 years ago and have not looked back. The have a great selection of colors and materials. Look them up or get with your local pro shop to get ya some ordered.

Im not here to push a brand as there other good strings out there, but after putting on several brands a week for many customers, I can say that First String stands in the front IMO.

[Ryno]

Stage 1 Strings by Fury X Archery. To answer the question, stock strings are mass produced and certain details cannot be done like a custom string. You will not find a better string than Stage 1 Strings. They are the best. Wes Van Horn Owner has developed his own equipment and no one builds a string like he does.