Sometimes the stretching has to do with how tightly the string is wound, not the string material itself. If you are constantly stringing and unstringing your bow, you will notice some stretch because the string is relaxed when it is unstrung and the winding of the strands becomes loose.
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Does B55 ever stop stretching?
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Re: Does B55 ever stop stretching?
Yes, especially if it's unwaxed, or the wax has not melted into the string. Great point, Darren!dhaverstick wrote:Sometimes the stretching has to do with how tightly the string is wound, not the string material itself. If you are constantly stringing and unstringing your bow, you will notice some stretch because the string is relaxed when it is unstrung and the winding of the strands becomes loose.
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Re: Does B55 ever stop stretching?
Good stuff, guys. Thanks!