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Title: Fast Flight String on a vintage Bear Grizzly Static?
Post by: big4570 on August 16, 2021, 11:45:21 AM
Hey all,

I picked up a ambidextrous bear grizzly static today at a used goods store.  It's 75lb draw weight and 62 inches.

I threw on some eye protection  :goldtooth and shot it a few times.  Some of the fibreglass is cracked on the backing but not too bad really the wood is excellent and I'm going to repair it with gorilla glue.  The limb tips appear to be reinforced,  am I ok to use a fast flight string?
Title: Re: Fast Flight String on a vintage Bear Grizzly Static?
Post by: Pine on August 16, 2021, 07:24:33 PM
I wouldn't take the chance. B55 would be my choice with a vintage bow.
Title: Re: Fast Flight String on a vintage Bear Grizzly Static?
Post by: big4570 on August 16, 2021, 08:21:53 PM
Thank you sir
Title: Re: Fast Flight String on a vintage Bear Grizzly Static?
Post by: Captain*Kirk on August 17, 2021, 11:22:49 AM
No. Older Bears are not able to use Fast Flight
Title: Re: Fast Flight String on a vintage Bear Grizzly Static?
Post by: Petrichor on August 18, 2021, 08:21:09 AM
As stated. B55 strings only. Also I'd consult a bowyer on what to fill the cracks in with. They may have a good idea other than straight gorilla glue.
Title: Re: Fast Flight String on a vintage Bear Grizzly Static?
Post by: mahantango on August 22, 2021, 09:16:04 AM
I use D97 on my '55 Grizzly, greatly improves the feel of the bow. They can be pretty shocky. Been shooting it for several years, but mine is in really good shape.
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