How to Restring a Recurve Bow

A recurve bow is a bow with tips that turn back towards the wielder. This produces extra energy, allowing for a shorter and lighter bow. The string is under great pressure. The shooter can be seriously hurt if the string breaks during use. When the string begins showing signs of wear, replace it immediately. Replacing the string on a recurve bow only takes a couple of minutes with the proper equipment.

Things You'll Need

  • Bow stringer
  • Replacement string
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Instructions

    • 1

      Hold the recurve bow in one hand with the string pointed toward the ground.

    • 2

      Place the loops on the end of the bow stringer over each end of the recurve bow's limbs.

    • 3

      Lower the bow until the bow stringer rests on the ground. Step on the bow stringer with one foot, placing the stringer under the ball of the foot and not the arch.

    • 4

      Lift the recurve bow away from the ground until the bow string is slack. Remove the bow string.

    • 5

      Place one end of the new string through the loop on one end of the bow stringer. Attach it to the bow limb so it seats comfortably in the appropriate groove. Repeat with the other end of the string.

    • 6

      Lower the bow toward the ground slowly to remove the tension cause by the bow stringer, until the new bow string is taut.

    • 7

      Remove the bow stringer.