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Old 18-08-06, 06:49 AM
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strings..
hi all. need to get a couple of decent strings for the bow, have found that the ready made ones dont seem to last that long, and come in white only..
does anyone know of a really really good string maker, would like to get 16 strand angel dyname with a majesty serving.
thanks in advance..
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Old 18-08-06, 07:47 AM
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Hi!
Try HNL - very highly regarded. Certainly no problem colour-wise either!
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Old 18-08-06, 03:10 PM
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Hi!
Try HNL - very highly regarded. Certainly no problem colour-wise either!
I'll second that. Leighton does make exceedingly good strings.

BTW tel, how are they holding up?

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Old 18-08-06, 04:55 PM
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i`ll 3rd that after reading a recommendation on here i ordered one
angel majesty 16 strands in black and white with servings my choice in colour (Green)
arrived 3 days later
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Old 18-08-06, 04:59 PM
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And a fourth recommendation. Exactly what you want and very, very fast service.
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I'll second that. Leighton does make exceedingly good strings.

BTW tel, how are they holding up?

Mick
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Old 19-08-06, 11:32 AM
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thanks for the recomendation. will order a couple and see how it goes.
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Old 19-08-06, 06:56 PM
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What strings (material) did you get. Any problem with fitting nocks. I noticed there was a choice of nock size on the order form.
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