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{{Main|Bowstring}}

A [[bowstring]] joins the two ends of the [[Bow and arrow|bow]] stave and launches the [[arrow]]. Desirable properties include light weight, strength, resistance to [[Abrasion (mechanical)|abrasion]], and resistance to water. [[Mass]] has most effect at the center of the string; {{Convertconvert|1|g|sp spell= in}} of extra mass in the middle of the string slows the arrow about as much as {{Convertconvert|3.5|g|sp = in}} at the ends.<ref>''Design and Construction of Flight Bows - a supplement to "The Design and Construction of Composite Recurve Bows"'' by John Clark. Ausbow Industries, not dated</ref> Traditional materials include [[linen]], [[hemp]], other vegetable fibers, [[sinew]], [[silk]], and [[rawhide (textile)|rawhide]]. Almost any fiber may be used in emergency.

=== Drawstring ===