Parts of a bowstring
![Bow string and silencer](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4859/attachments/original/HEX-bowstring.jpg?1608124538)
Here are the basic parts of a bowstring.
- Bowstring: The bowstring attaches to the limbs of a longbow or recurve bow or attaches to the cable for a compound bow. It also has a centre nock locator for nocking (positioning) an arrow.
- String silencer: The string silencer is an elastic material to dampen the vibrations in the string, resulting in a reduction in string noise and vibration. A string silencer is not used on a longbow.
- Kisser button: The kisser button is a small plastic button that attaches to the bowstring. At full draw, it will touch the archer’s lips to provide another point of reference for the anchor position.
- Serving: The serving is the wrapping of material in the centre of the string to protect the string from wear. The nock locator attaches to the serving.
- Nock locator: The nock locator is a mark or device that indicates where the arrow is to be placed on the string. It is located on the serving area of the string.
- Release aid loop: A release aid can be used in combination with a mechanical release for a more accurate shot.
![Bow-string callouts](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/4861/attachments/original/HEX-bow-string.jpg?1599243066)