I just finished building a reflex deflex longbow and was wondering if it would be ok to shoot fastflight string on it. I have a friend who builds a lot of bows and he thought it would be alright. What do you think? I will try to post pictures. Thanks
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Tips look strong I say go for it :0)
Since you built the bow, only you can decide. If you put glass or phenolic in the tips you would probably ok, they look thick enough. Looks like a strip of carbon or glass under the lam on back of bow too.
You'll be fine with FF on that bow. However...the angle of the nocks looks a bit too horizontal to me. The string loops should have a gradual bend...not that sharp angle where they contact the belly of the bow.
Btw...gorgeous bow! Nice curves & color combo also!
Gordon, Is this new bow in the mountain man 90 pound range? Jack
Thanks everyone, I think I will try the fastflight. Jack, age is catching up with me. The bow is only 58# @ 28". Lol. I do need to work on the bow nocks. I haven't shot the bow much but it is already showing wear on the dacron string. Thanks again. Jack, I hope you are doing well.
Sweet looking bow! If it shoots as nice as it looks you've got a real winner. Like the long riser and curve of the limbs. Reminds me of my Bigriver - which reminds me of the 21st Century I had. Congratulations!
If your worried you can use a FF string with padded loops, you'll be good to go!
nice looking bow, congrats!
8 strand endless hmpe (literally any modern string fiber but would recommend df-97) bowstring, pad the loops to 12 strands total, use nylon loop serving - you'll not have any problems and get only good stuff back in return.