Wing & Tail Outdoors - Secrets of a QUALITY Bow String w/ A3 Archery
Sportsmen's Empire - Whitetail Hunting
Sportsmen's Empire Outdoor Network
4.8 • 615 Ratings
🗓️ 19 March 2026
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
Most bow hunters and target archers alike overlook a crucial variable: string quality. In this episode, Brent Kenshin, owner of A3 Archery, reveals the secret behind building bowstrings that truly perform. From materials and build process to innovative stretching techniques, we cover it all! Discover why premium fibers like B99 and state-of-the-art services like pre-cycle technology could add years to your strings and boost your arrow speed.
We break down the nuances of string materials including what makes certain fibers last longer and perform better in tough conditions and how color and manufacturing quirks can impact consistency. Brent shares insider tips on common string flaws, like serving slippage and premature cutting, and explains the importance of matching string diameter for optimal arrow knock fit. Whether you're after faster speeds or longer-lasting strings, you'll learn how to make smarter choices that elevate your entire archery game.
Takeaways:
- Dynamic Pre-Stretching: Reduces timing shifts and serving separation by controlling fiber tension dynamically.
- Material Selection: High-quality fibers like B99 extend lifespan and performance by resisting environmental effects.
- Perceived Stretch: Focus on fiber memory and compactness, not elongation, for stable performance.
- Fiber Twist Direction: Opposing twist direction locks fibers, preventing performance loss.
- High-Tension Serving: Prevents slippage and damage with consistent, quality materials.
- Controlling Variables: Optimize gear and practice for skill-equipment synergy, not just expensive gear.
- Mindful Practice: Focus on quality practice and mental management to improve skills.
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| 0:00.0 | This episode of the sportsman's empire is brought to you by Interstate Batteries. |
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| 0:34.7 | What's up, everyone? |
| 0:36.0 | Welcome to the Wing and Sail Outdoors podcast, your Northeast destination for hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. |
| 0:43.3 | I'm Chris, your host, and on this show, we break down the science, strategy, and real-world experience behind life in the woods and on the water. |
| 0:51.3 | The goal is simple, to educate and empower the outdoor community to make informed, |
| 0:56.3 | responsible decisions in the field. So grab your gear, tune in, and let's get after it. And always remember, |
| 1:02.3 | success is just a commitment or way. You know, What is up, guys? |
| 1:33.7 | Welcome back to another episode of the Wing and Tail Outdoors podcast. |
| 1:38.1 | I don't know where you guys are in the region, but as I record this intro, there is a literal tornado warning in my town. |
| 1:46.0 | And just before I hit record here, a tree snapped and landed on something metal. |
| 1:51.0 | And I had to go outside to make sure that a tree didn't fall on my car. |
| 1:54.0 | So I'm going to make this intro short and sweet because the room I'm in right now is in the top floor of the house and I think it'd be a |
| 2:01.7 | really good idea to get down to the bottom floor. So for today's episode, we are welcoming |
| 2:07.2 | Brent Kenshin, owner of A3 archery bowstrings to sit down and have a conversation about what |
| 2:14.0 | makes a quality bowstring. We talk about different materials, different building |
| 2:19.5 | styles, different ways of stretching the strings and all that good stuff. We talk in generalities, |
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