13 replies to this topic

[md2tx]

I bought a Excal flemish string today and went to put it on.. NO i did not read the instructions and one side untwisted while trying to put it on. Is the string destroyed? how can I re-twist the end... Thanks

[SFA Member]

Hi Md2tx
Sorry to say but you fell into the same trap most people do, but not to worry just take the string back to the archery shop or somebody at an archery club
so it can be rewound.
Flemish twist string are great to make and shoot, it is the only bow string you can make while sitting down watching TV (maybe not that easy ).
Good luck you haven't wasted your $$$$$

Graham

[Cyclonic]

This is why I use endless loop strings, no worries!

[md2tx]

Thanks for the reply. Glad I didn't ruin it. Just gotta find somewhere to take it now.

[Lrodshy]

if more then one person has made this mistake, boycut them, then till they fix it  or tell com about the problem, so simple!

[mattador96]

Dan Miller makes the strings for Excalibur and he sells them for 15 dollars a piece and will also re serve them for a small price.

[md2tx]

Thx guys maybe I will call Danny Miller and see how much he would charge to fix it

[md2tx]

Just talked to Danny Miller, He said send him the old one and he will send me a new one and read the instructions this time.. Nice guy. Definately lived up to what I've heard .

[Tim50]

md2tx, on 03 February 2012 - 05:23 PM, said:

Just talked to Danny Miller, He said send him the old one and he will send me a new one and read the instructions this time.. Nice guy. Definately lived up to what I've heard .

Can't beat that!!  Danny's a great guy to deal with!!!

[SFA Member]

Hi Md2tx
Glad to hear every thing worked out ok, you won't regret changing over to a flemish twist string.
They shoot quieter, they are faster and stronger but require more waxing.
Good shooting.

Graham

[MUSKRAT]

TO:  SFA MEMBER          I'm reading your reply with a view towards expanding my knowledge about the flemish string....You say the flemish requires more waxing....I've got that....but do you also mean more lubricating of the serving?  Or .... both string and serving?  Just need to learn something here and your guiding hand is greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

[SFA Member]

Hi Muskrat
The flemish string because of it's construction on the ends needs more wax to lubricate the twisted string ends so they will pull tight while under pressure.
The wax helps to keep the strands on the ends tidy, the center serving is treated the same as any crossbow string.

Flemish Twist strings can only be used on Recurve Bow, Longbow and Recurve Crossbows with good results.

Excalibur Crossbow Arrow speeds obtained using 350 grain arrow and optional 1989 Flemish Dyna Flight String

Graham

Edited by SFA Member, 07 February 2012 - 03:32 AM.

[Leaf]

md2tx, on 03 February 2012 - 05:23 PM, said:

Just talked to Danny Miller, He said send him the old one and he will send me a new one and read the instructions this time.. Nice guy. Definately lived up to what I've heard .

Something I heard a long time ago. If all else fails, read the directions.

[SFA Member]

How True, I heard that also a long time ago.
But how soon we forget.