Stripedwolf longbow instructions
CARE AND SAFETY
Never overdraw your bow, all bows have a draw length written on the bow
on the bottom limb.
Do not exceed the draw length or this will severely damage the bow. You
should unstring your bow when it is not being used. Never bend your bow
backwards, this can severely damage the bow, The best way to straiten the
limbs is to take a flat board and tie each limb to it during storage Never
'dry-fire' your bow. This is shooting the bow without an arrow. A 'dry-fire'
can severely damage your bow. Never draw, aim or shoot unless you are
sure that line of fire is clear. Remember: Once an arrow is in flight, it
cannot be recalled. Store your bow in a cool, dry place and avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive heat and moisture and direct sunlight.
Remember damage caused by overdrawing and bending the bow
backwards will not be replaced by the bow maker.
Occasionally waxing your bow with a quality furniture wax will help
preserve its finish.
BRACE HEIGHT
The brace height of your bow is measured from the front of the shelf to the
bowstring.A higher brace height helps reduce bow vibration and noise and
also minimizes the effects of shooting Error side result of a brace height
that is too high can result in and overdraw causing severely damage to the
bow.A lower brace height provides increased arrow velocity. Increased
noise and poor arrow flight can be the result of a brace height that is too
Low twisting your bowstring will reduce its length and increase your
brace height. Untwisting your bowstring or installing a longer bowstring
will decrease your brace height. (Avoid untwisting Flemish style
bowstrings to far as string failure may occur). Experiment to find the
brace height measurement that allows your bow to perform at its best with
your particular style of Shooting the recommended brace height for your
bow is 5" inches inside and 7" inches outside, the brace height being
higher than recommended will cause a overdraw of your bow and will not
be replaced!
STRINGING THE BOW
A bow stringer should be used when stringing or unstringing the bow.
Caution should be taken when stringing (bracing) and unstringing a bow.
More archers are injured, and more bows ruined during this procedure.
Instructions
1. Place the large loop of the bow string over the top limb allowing the
string to slide down the bow limb.
2. Place the small loop of the bow string in the string groove of the bottom
limb.
3. Turn the bow face (belly) down.
4. Place the longer cup of the stringer on the lower limb of the bow. The
cup should hold the string in the grove.
5. Place the smaller cup on the upper limb.
6. Place both feet shoulder width apart on the center of the string (At this
point the string of the bow is secured on the bottom limb, with the
opposite end ready to slide up the top limb. The stringer is now attached at
both ends of the bow, with the center of the cord of the stringer hanging
down towards the ground).
7. Grip the bow firmly still with the bow face (belly) of the bow down,
raise straight up at the same time slide the bowstring into the string
groove of the top limb.
8. Make sure the string is firmly seated in the string groves on the bow
before releasing tension on the stringer.
9. Remove the stringer from the bow.
10. To unstring the bow follow the same basic procedure.
Never overdraw your bow, all bows have a draw length written on the bow
on the bottom limb.
Do not exceed the draw length or this will severely damage the bow. You
should unstring your bow when it is not being used. Never bend your bow
backwards, this can severely damage the bow, The best way to straiten the
limbs is to take a flat board and tie each limb to it during storage Never
'dry-fire' your bow. This is shooting the bow without an arrow. A 'dry-fire'
can severely damage your bow. Never draw, aim or shoot unless you are
sure that line of fire is clear. Remember: Once an arrow is in flight, it
cannot be recalled. Store your bow in a cool, dry place and avoid
prolonged exposure to excessive heat and moisture and direct sunlight.
Remember damage caused by overdrawing and bending the bow
backwards will not be replaced by the bow maker.
Occasionally waxing your bow with a quality furniture wax will help
preserve its finish.
BRACE HEIGHT
The brace height of your bow is measured from the front of the shelf to the
bowstring.A higher brace height helps reduce bow vibration and noise and
also minimizes the effects of shooting Error side result of a brace height
that is too high can result in and overdraw causing severely damage to the
bow.A lower brace height provides increased arrow velocity. Increased
noise and poor arrow flight can be the result of a brace height that is too
Low twisting your bowstring will reduce its length and increase your
brace height. Untwisting your bowstring or installing a longer bowstring
will decrease your brace height. (Avoid untwisting Flemish style
bowstrings to far as string failure may occur). Experiment to find the
brace height measurement that allows your bow to perform at its best with
your particular style of Shooting the recommended brace height for your
bow is 5" inches inside and 7" inches outside, the brace height being
higher than recommended will cause a overdraw of your bow and will not
be replaced!
STRINGING THE BOW
A bow stringer should be used when stringing or unstringing the bow.
Caution should be taken when stringing (bracing) and unstringing a bow.
More archers are injured, and more bows ruined during this procedure.
Instructions
1. Place the large loop of the bow string over the top limb allowing the
string to slide down the bow limb.
2. Place the small loop of the bow string in the string groove of the bottom
limb.
3. Turn the bow face (belly) down.
4. Place the longer cup of the stringer on the lower limb of the bow. The
cup should hold the string in the grove.
5. Place the smaller cup on the upper limb.
6. Place both feet shoulder width apart on the center of the string (At this
point the string of the bow is secured on the bottom limb, with the
opposite end ready to slide up the top limb. The stringer is now attached at
both ends of the bow, with the center of the cord of the stringer hanging
down towards the ground).
7. Grip the bow firmly still with the bow face (belly) of the bow down,
raise straight up at the same time slide the bowstring into the string
groove of the top limb.
8. Make sure the string is firmly seated in the string groves on the bow
before releasing tension on the stringer.
9. Remove the stringer from the bow.
10. To unstring the bow follow the same basic procedure.
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