If you are the proud owner of a recurve crossbow, restringing is quite easy, and can be accomplished in the field in a matter of minutes. Assuming the bow is still strung and you are simply wanting to replace a worn string before it breaks, the procedure is as follows: In an un-spanned position, press the left (or right) prod into the ground between your feet (to prevent slippage) until the string loosens.

The primary components of a compound and recurve crossbow are essentially the same. The main difference is in how the crossbow string attaches to the prod. With a traditional recurve crossbow the string attaches directly to the ends of the prod and is therefore directly responsible for pulling the prod back into a fully cocked or "spanned" position. See similar questions...

A recurve on a blade maximizes its useable edge surface area, while enhancing its performance when utilized in a draw or snap cut type motion. Particularly on the Equatorian and Sniper, the recurve affords both blade designs enough forward weight to provide superb chopping characteristics, while adding a shearing affect to any chopping or slashing motion, which See similar questions...

Yes. All you need is one of our regular jigs and buy some Crossbow Bolt Adapters in addition to the jig and you're ready to go. Buy our Crossbow Bolt Adapters here. See similar questions...

The Wildlife Department no longer issues crossbow permits. Hunters who have a permanent disability to the extent that they cannot use a conventional longbow, as certified by a physician licensed to practice in Oklahoma or bordering state, may hunt with a crossbow. A person who qualifies to use a crossbow shall have in their possession while in the field written evidence of such certification. Hunters with existing permits (lifetime crossbow permit) may use it for as long as the hunter hunts. See similar questions...

Restringing throughout the year should occur as frequently as you play tennis each week, or at least once a year; for example, if you play tennis three times a week, you should restring your racket three times a year. Remember that high string tension provides less power and more control; and low string tension provides more power and less control. To custom fit your racket with the ideal replacement string and tension, refer to the guide on the throat of the racket. See similar questions...

Is it the graceful lines or the natural beauty of exotic woods that catch your eye? Current trends in custom bow making indicate that exotic woods are the norm. All custom bowyers and even some production shops are now using clear glass to show off their "works of art." From the business standpoint, sales of clear glass bows far outweigh those of black glass. Catching someone's eye will be part of the reason why they purchase this type of bow. See similar questions...

The use of a crossbow in Illinois is allowed if the person is unable to shoot a compound or traditional style bow. However proof of a disability is required by the state of Illinois when applying for an archery tag. See similar questions...

Again, this is a matter of personal experience and preference, but overall I prefer Excalibur crossbows. We used to sell Eagle crossbows but had so many customer returns we decided to drop them. They're just not a good quality bow. You're better off going with a Barnett RC-150 for just a little more money. I purchased a PSE recurve crossbow that shoots a 17" bolt and am having trouble locating bolts in that length...all that I can find are 20" or 22". Any suggestions would be appreciated. See similar questions...

The damage done by a crossbow is based on the ST of the crossbow, not of the firer. A PC may fire a crossbow stronger than his/her ST without penalty, but cocking the crossbow will take longer (p. B410). unreadied weapon is a weapon which is hard to manipulate because of weight or bulk. It is possible to reduce the unreadiness by having sufficient ST (see p. B270 for all the possibilities). unbalanced weapon is inherently unbalanced, and you can only either attack or parry with it in a turn. See similar questions...

Yes. The crossbow must have a minimum 90-pound draw weight and a minimum draw length of 14 inches from front of bow to back of string in the cocked position. The bow must be cocked by hand without aid of a leverage-gaining device. Handicapped hunters can get a special permit to use a cocking device, though. See similar questions...

A restring kit is available through the Audio-Technica Ltd service department. For instructions on how to restring the AT8410a shock mount, click here. For instructions on how to restring the AT8441 and AT8449 shock mounts, click here. See similar questions...

Check the existing cord to see if it is either wire center (#3-3/4) or SM PPV cord; if not, then the rod needs to be restrung. See similar questions...

If you are referring to the low area where the outside shape dips before it comes back up to the rim, then the answer is "yes." This is the "minimum area" and it is shown in detail in our drawings, as well. That dip is actually the area of minimum thickness that runs all around the soundboard, and most of the way around the backboard (except under the headblock on the backboard). See similar questions...

Two reasons. Although the ArM5 book doesn't say so, longbows in 1220 were only used in Wales (and perhaps the neighboring areas of England). If historical accuracy is a concern, the storyguide would be justified in insisting that longbow-wielding characters must be Welsh (or Englishmen from the Welsh Marches). See similar questions...

This is a close call. Chu-Ko-Nu (CKN) crossbows fire more often than Gothic bows do, so have the potential of outperforming the Gothic Bow. Rune Bows and Double Bows are also worth looking at. All three of the lesser types of bow require less STR to use, which allows you to increase the damage-dealing Dexterity attribute, and all three fire faster than the Gothic does. See similar questions...