Our Selection
At 60X Custom Strings, we offer “endless loop” bowstrings. Unfortunately, we do not produce the following string types:
- Flemish
- Skinny
- English Longbow
- Mongolian Longbow
If you have a recurve or traditional longbow, we have a few recommendations for you. For longbows or recurves that are not Fast Flight compatible, use Dacron bowstring material. For those bows that are compatible with Fast Flight, our top choices are BCY X, 8125G, or Brownell Fury materials.
All of our replacement longbow strings or recurve bow strings are designed to work best with Olympic style and traditional shooting.
How to Place an Order
When placing an order with 60X Custom Strings, enter your bowstring length at about three inches shorter than the bow’s unstrung AMO length. You can usually find your bow’s AMO specs stamped on the bow itself. To determine or confirm the length you need, unstring the bow and measure from string groove to string groove, following the curve of the limbs and along the bow’s belly.
Our bowstrings are measured at an industry standard of 100 pounds of tension.
Shop With Us
At 60X Custom Strings, we strive to provide top-quality custom options for all your traditional longbow, compound, and recurve needs. We’re the pros that offer everything from bowstring building to accessories for enhanced performance. If you’re unsure of how to place an order or you need additional assistance choosing the correct recurve bow strings, reach out to our customer service representatives today. They are all trained to help you measure and select the appropriate replacements for your bow type and brand.
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FAQs
What string length do I need for a longbow?
Usually, a longbow string should be three inches shorter than the bow’s AMO (Archery Manufacturers Organization) length under 100 pounds of tension.
Most longbows and recurve bows are marked with an AMO length. If not, you may find it online or in the manual. Otherwise, you’ll need to measure your bow to determine its length and the correct length for your longbow or recurve string.
Follow this guide: How to Properly Measure a Traditional Bow String.
Check this chart: How to Measure Bow String Length for Recurve: Chart at 60X.
Why is stringing recurve bows so difficult?
Recurve bows have limbs that curve outward. This design harnesses a tremendous amount of energy, which is great for shooting, but does make stringing more challenging. Furthermore, it can be difficult to apply even pressure to each limb when bending the bow, especially if you’re inexperienced and/or lack proper equipment.
The easiest and safest way to install a new recurve bow string is to use a bow stringer. This handy accessory gives you the leverage required to flex the limbs and slide the string on.
Follow this guide: Easy Steps for Recurve Stringing.
How often should you restring a recurve bow?
Immediately replace your longbow or recurve string if you notice signs of wear, such as serving separation, fraying, heavy fuzziness, and stretched or broken strands.
Time frames vary depending on the quality of your string, your shooting frequency and style, and how you maintain and store your bow. Frequent shooters typically install a new recurve bow string every two years or so.
Check our guide to Bow String Inspection for more information.
