dacron flyline backing as a bow string material

[david w.]

i have a bunch of extra unused braided dacron flyline backing i have no use for,  but i think i might be able to make strings from it.

it's 20lb breaking strength so wouldn't 14 strands of it work in a string?

i will try to post a picture later

[Justin Snyder]

In our lakes and rivers, (puddles and ditches) I have never had mine all the way out to the backing.  I think mine is braided and would stretch to much. Justin

[david w.]

thanks justin.  I will probably stick to the stuff ment for string making.

i might try it though because its not doing any good sitting there

[Pat B]

David, You could use it for wrapping handles. I would probably make a good, non-slip, weather proof grip.     Pat

[Badger]

I believe dacron is low stretch. I should work, Steve

[Dustybaer]

what pat said.  i've seen a handle wrapped like that  .  absolutely beautiful.