Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Onebowonder on September 03, 2013, 05:54:22 pm
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I'm used to making strings out of B50 and kinda know what number of strands to use per a given draw weight. A friend has given me some 8125G string to make a few strings out of, ...but I'm not entirely certain what weight requires what number of strands with it. I understand that is is supposed to be a bit better performance string material. Anybody used it before???
With B50, I have always made double ended Flemish Loops. I assume the same should work just fine with this material. ...or is there a particular reason to use a different pattern for it?
Though I have no way to validate it, I found one recommendation online saying:
"...about one strand per 4 to 5lbs of bow weight, erring on more strands will give you a steadier shot."
OneBow
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Cant remember what one strand 8125 has in breaking strand but its alot.
i use 10 strand double loop for my 60#bow and i have had no problems what so ever after thousands of arrows.
Many who shoot flight use even thinner strings.
The new materials are thinner so i use a thicker serving thread to match the nocks instead.
Just dont skimp on the loops, if the ends are too short some materials have a habit of creeping.
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i use 8 strands on my 80 lbs flight bow the new stuff with the GORE is odd it has this small white fiber running through it :o