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braided dyneema fishing line
dragonman:
thanks for the advice and imput...I Tested the breaking strain and it holds up...but still I brace a bow at 5 1/2" and it ends up 4" after half hour,,,,I tried to pre stretch it by hanging my whole body weight off it , but it still will not keep its brace height!! guess its just a bad product and I should by a known brand next time
PatM:
Are you waxing it before twisting it up or are you making it endless?
dragonman:
Pat..I am making an adjustable flemish twist type string and yes I did wax it...
was also wondering how many strands would you use to make a 50-60lb bow?
thanks for your help
dave
dragonman:
I decided to make A FF string instead. I have always used flemish twist double loops with FF or dyneema, In the old days I used adjustable dacron strings, but since using FF I have never made an adjustable, only used double loops (also twisted )....So I just made one and the adjustable loop is slipping...this must be happening with the braided line adjustable too?
IS FF AND dyneema suitable for adjustable strings, does the knot have a tendency to slip...or am I doing something wrong? cant think what It could be...I know my knot is correct, I've tied it hundreds of times...
PEARL DRUMS:
With FF I would use 8 or 10 strands, whatever you choose will work fine.
Sounds like your timber hitch is slipping, its very common. I know there is a way to prevent it, but I cant remember how as I don't use them. I just keep a bunch of strings on the shop wall and find one that fits.
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