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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Matt S. on August 10, 2011, 03:52:53 pm

Title: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Matt S. on August 10, 2011, 03:52:53 pm

Currently I use waxed linen (from Pyro supplies website). I'm happy with the quality but the price is pretty hefty, so I'm thinking of trying out some B-50 from 3Rivers. Seems like most people here use B-50, and seeing how it comes in multiple colors, I was wondering what your favorite color(s) were.
Should I get 2 or 3 1/4# spools of different colors or just one 1# spool of a single color? Also, do you serve your B-50 strings?

So far I'm leaning towards the Black, Dark Brown, White or Tan colors offered by 3Rivers. I'd love to hear what you prefer!

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: jonathan creason on August 10, 2011, 03:55:11 pm

I like black and red (Sic 'em Dawgs!).

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Justin Snyder on August 10, 2011, 04:03:04 pm

My first couple of spools were B-50 yellow and brown. A few years back I bought a roll of fast flight and make all my strings from it now. As long as a roll lasts I don't mind paying the extra.

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Matt S. on August 10, 2011, 04:19:45 pm

I'm obviously behind the times, but FF is safe for our self bows?

Now I'm starting to wonder if I should stick with
linen (traditional, low stretch, waxed, but high cost)
B-50 (low initial cost, lots of colors, but more stretch) or
Fastflight (low stretch, better performance? and high cost)

 ???

Maybe I'll just stick to asking about favorite colors  ;D

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 10, 2011, 04:54:58 pm

Black D10 is my favorite color B50..............

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Ifrit617 on August 10, 2011, 05:09:42 pm

Red and black, gold and black, green and black are my top three....

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: osage outlaw on August 10, 2011, 05:26:46 pm

Yellow and black for osage bows is what I usually make.

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: bubby on August 10, 2011, 06:02:54 pm

I've been useing b-55 from kustum king, dosent seem to stretch as much as b-50

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Matt S. on August 10, 2011, 07:03:26 pm

Quote from: bubby on August 10, 2011, 06:02:54 pm

I've been useing b-55 from kustum king, dosent seem to stretch as much as b-50

Thanks, I'll look into that!

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Cameroo on August 10, 2011, 08:11:46 pm

My favorite combo so far is dark brown and tan (b-50) - the earthy colors look good on any bow.

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: soy on August 10, 2011, 08:47:45 pm

I like to use colors that tie the bow, string, and arrows /feathers all together. And like the B-50 but I've only made about 30 strings so the choice of material may change in the future who knows.

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: gmc on August 10, 2011, 09:11:51 pm

Matt, the color red for some reason fades really bad in B-50, don't know why. The rest is all personal preference.

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: PeteC on August 10, 2011, 10:05:03 pm

3 bundles of 5 strands of B-50. Red,yellow,&black. I call it my "coral snake string". God Bless

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Pappy on August 11, 2011, 09:44:48 am

I like yellow and Black or White and Black,anything but red,it bleeds really bad. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: Lee Slikkers on August 11, 2011, 09:48:59 am

Yup, you are right there Pappy...I wish I had know the red bled so badly before I bought some a couple months ago, good tip.  (Looks horrible on a nice new yeller stick  >:()

Title: Re: Favorite String Color(s)?
Post by: crooketarrow on August 11, 2011, 10:07:30 am

  Depends what color I dye the bow or what the person wants.