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Title: What String Material?
Post by: Farmingdales Finest on April 09, 2022, 05:52:36 PM

So I just ordered some new medium Uukha Gobi's which means I am going to need a new string since the limbs on my riser are currently longs. This is my first recurve so I have a lot to learn.

I have made my own compound strings for the last 10 years and have many spools of 452x but have read mixed reviews on using it for a traditional bow. I don't want to screw up my limbs so what would everyone suggest to make an endless loop string? I have never tried to make a flemish string. Which leads to the question am I better off shooting a Flemish twist string?

Since I am low on Bcy 3d and Halo should I add to the cart D97 or 8125 which seems to be the materials of choice based upon what I have read but then Jake Kaminski seems to be a fan of 652 from what I have seen on his video's?

Then with the Gobi's if it is a 64" bow, 21" riser with medium limbs am I still making a 61" string or something else due to the greater curve than most limbs?

Thanks in advance!

Title: Re: What String Material?
Post by: mahantango on April 09, 2022, 06:38:01 PM

I have no experience making strings for super curves, but my go-to recipe for years has been 12 strands D97 with .021 serving. Also use 18 strands BCY -X but I don't find enough difference to justify the cost.

Title: Re: What String Material?
Post by: Farmingdales Finest on April 09, 2022, 06:41:59 PM

Without looking up the price of the D97 and BcY -x I assume the X is more expensive.

Right now I am leaning 8125. It seems to be mentioned more often.

Title: Re: What String Material?
Post by: Orion on April 09, 2022, 08:50:01 PM

Uukha limbs are about indestructible.  If you have a lot of 452, I say use it. 

Title: Re: What String Material?
Post by: kennym on April 09, 2022, 09:08:14 PM

I have D97 and BCYX ,  Going back to all D97 when I get the BCYX used up...

Title: Re: What String Material?
Post by: Tedd on April 10, 2022, 09:23:02 AM

The X99 seems to hit all the marks pretty well. Especially that it never moves. 20 strands.

Title: Re: What String Material?
Post by: Steelhead on April 10, 2022, 02:44:05 PM

Lots of choices in materials.

Sounds like you got more of a Supercurve style limb.

I did some research on Borders supercurve limbs and this is what he recommended for his limbs.

8125 or D-97 and he said he thought it was important to have more twists in the those strings on his bows.

He said those 2 materials and additional twists were more forgiving and easier on the bows limbs in general shooting scenarios and in the case of a dry fire.Kinda like a shock absorber.

I think some materials are too low stretch and have no give.Though some may like that.I personally don't.

I personally like a flemish twist on a recurve.But do shoot some endless strings.The flemish is softer where it contacts the bows string grooves on the curves with a flemish twist.