Author Topic: Bow string material (Read 1964 times)

Muskyman · « **on:** December 21, 2022, 10:29:52 pm »

I have a spool of B-50 Dacron that I’ve had for probably 35-40 years. I’ve made a few strings with it lately and haven’t had any problems with it so far. It’s black and I’m thinking I’d like to get a couple colors of the newer material out there. I’ve been looking online at the DynaFLIGHT 97 for making Flemish twist strings with. Wondering what you guys like or use and what you like about it.

Pappy · « **Reply #1 on:** December 22, 2022, 07:41:29 am »

I use D97, works well with little stretch, holds up nicely. It also helps some with speed, quietness and string slap.IMO.

Remember you can't mix it with B50.
Pappy

Muskyman · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2022, 11:29:52 am »

Thanks Pappy. I kinda figured I wouldn’t want to mix the different materials. I did think about buying a different color B-50 but the stuff I have is so old I figured I’d get some new stuff.
I’m hoping to make it to the classic one day, maybe this year, who knows.. I’m from Crossville and haven’t been back home in a long time. Miss it.

Selfbowman · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2022, 11:57:36 am »

Pappys right as always.🤠

Muskyman · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2022, 11:59:16 am »

I kinda get that, stay warm out there

bassman211 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2022, 06:12:57 pm »

Yep pappy, and 8 to 10 strands is plenty.

bentstick54 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2022, 07:03:48 pm »

I started with B50 on my 1st selfbow about 11 years ago. Was at a shoot and someone said I should use D97, that my bow could handle it. So I tried it, liked it, never had a problem with it, and never saw a reason to change. Its all I use on all my Osage selfbows.

Piddler · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2022, 07:54:13 pm »

Do you need tip overlays with D 97. Thinking about a different string material when mine runs out.
Piddler

bentstick54 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2022, 08:35:26 pm »

Piddler, here is the way I finish up my tips, no frills, no overlays. Just going for good shooting, durable, knock around hunting bow. So far all Osage. I twist up 12 strand D97 Flemish strings for all of them, from 35# to 57#. I have bows that have thousands of shots through them with no signs of wear.

organic_archer · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2022, 08:43:49 pm »

D97 is an excellent bowstring material that’s light years ahead of B50. It won’t hold a conventional bowyer’s knot though. Too slippery. You don’t need tip overlays as long as you take the time to smooth all the sharp edges of your nocks. I’ve got several hundred selfbows in circulation without overlays, all with D97, and haven’t had any issues.

Muskyman · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2022, 09:19:53 pm »

So far my nocks kinda stink. One a fuzz higher or lower then the other.
Angle a little off from the other, etc,etc also never been really sure about the angle. I could probably make them a little steeper.
Thanks for the comments about string material. I’ll probably place an order in the next few days

richgibula · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2022, 09:42:04 pm »

What material is D97?

Muskyman · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2022, 10:11:36 pm »

BCY DynaFLIGHT 97 Bow String material

The original high strength Dyneema (100% SK75 Dyneema

Pulled right off the internet

richgibula · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2022, 10:49:50 pm »

Thanks for that. Do think polyester is better than UHMW polyethylene (spectra)?

Pappy · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2022, 08:20:05 am »

I cut my knocks at about a 45 to start and then feather them out at the belly side as need to make the string lay smooth, I usually do over lays but not really needed for D97 if it is on some hard wood, softer wood like yew or cedar and such I would recommend overlays, I do over lays just because i like the look of them mostly.

Pappy

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