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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BrokenArrow on October 21, 2014, 03:47:41 pm

Title: Bow strings
Post by: BrokenArrow on October 21, 2014, 03:47:41 pm

I am trying to choose a string for a flemish string for trad short bows less than 60 inches in length.
B55 seams like a good choice, what about D97 and others?

Title: Re: Bow strings
Post by: Sasquatch on October 21, 2014, 04:09:04 pm

I like B55, cheaper and from what I hear has less stretch than B50

Title: Re: Bow strings
Post by: Drewster on October 21, 2014, 04:17:34 pm

Are you asking about a string for self bows, vintage glass bow or new glass bow?  If they are older vintage glass bows and the tips are not designed for fast flight strings and you'll want to stay with B-50.  There isn't enough difference or improvement in B-55 to make it worth considering.  If you need a string for one of the newer glass bows designed for fast flight materials or even a self bow or laminated wood bow, then there are numerous fast flight materials that will do a good job.......some considerably more expensive than others. 

Title: Re: Bow strings
Post by: bubby on October 21, 2014, 05:30:27 pm

B55 stretches considerably less than b50, but it does depend on what its going on

Title: Re: Bow strings
Post by: DarkSoul on October 21, 2014, 06:05:43 pm

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