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Title: Which string?
Post by: RC on December 09, 2011, 06:47:00 PM
Gotta get a new string for my Mohawk. What do you string Guru`s recommend? I want the most performance I can get with quietness of course.Thanks,RC.
Title: Re: Which string?
Post by: RC on December 09, 2011, 06:47:00 PM
Oh yea...where do I get it?Thanks,RC
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Post by: Gufunk on December 09, 2011, 07:00:00 PM
450+ i found meets both those needs, made by Oliverstacy
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Post by: bentpole on December 09, 2011, 07:15:00 PM
RC I just put  new ones on 2 of my 'Hawks. They're  Brownell  Ultra Cams from Tollgate Bowhunting Supply. They are Sponsors here. I ordered them from George on a Sunday I had them Tuesday. I also have used SBD. Never used Oliver Stacy yet. Folks say nothing but good things about him. Most Folks like the 450+ though. Whatever floats your boat.
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Post by: jesse cales on December 09, 2011, 07:35:00 PM
you could get an SBD from Braveheart Archery.
Title: Re: Which string?
Post by: L82HUNT on December 09, 2011, 07:40:00 PM
New sponsor here Flemish Traditional Sports make what your looking for, very good quality string.  Get both performance and quite.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: 4dogs on December 09, 2011, 07:42:00 PM
RC,I dont think it is the performance string you want but I have a string built for a 64" mohawk you are welcome to if you want it. It is a 14 strand B-50.....it's Christmas colors...red and green.
Title: Re: Which string?
Post by: LBR on December 09, 2011, 11:18:00 PM
QuoteI want the most performance I can get with quietness of course.
There's no "one size fits all" answer.  Generally speaking, there's not going to be a nickle's difference in materials in equally well-made strings--assuming proper nock fit, tuning, silencer placement, etc.

But...there are always exceptions to the rules.  Once in a while you'll run across a bow that just "likes" one material over another--no idea why--and the only way to find out is to experiment.

I've had the best luck with Formula 8125 and Dynaflight '97, 10-14 strands, with the loops padded to 18 or so.

Chad
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Post by: Piratkey on December 10, 2011, 01:08:00 AM
Astroflight 12 strands(60# bow or less) fast and quiet.
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Post by: stujay on December 10, 2011, 02:41:00 AM
Agree with Jesse, Braveheart archery can't be beat for customer service. You can order an SBD string and get it in 3 days. Plus their prices are right.
Title: Re: Which string?
Post by: Steve Clandinin on December 10, 2011, 03:15:00 AM
I've only used SBD and Flemish traditional sports strings they are the best of the best IMHO.
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Post by: Stone Knife on December 10, 2011, 05:23:00 AM
There are many fine string makers on here, I have had first hand experience with Oliverstacy and it has been positive all the way.
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Post by: Night Wing on December 10, 2011, 10:25:00 AM
I can definitely vouch for LBR's (Chad's) strings.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: 30coupe on December 10, 2011, 10:34:00 AM
I agree with Chad. I like D97. I build my own though, so I can't help with who builds the best. I've heard nothing but good about both Chad's Champion Custom Bowstrings and Oliverstacy's as well. I don't think you could go wrong with either.
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Post by: LBR on December 10, 2011, 11:55:00 AM
Thanks for the good word men!

I want to clarify on something I said--I mean there usually isn't much if any noticeable difference in the HMPE (Fast Flight type) materials.  There can be a big difference when swapping from dacron to an HMPE material.

Chad
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Post by: Crash on December 10, 2011, 12:12:00 PM
SBD makes a great string as does Chad and Oliverstacy.  I've become partial to D10 and as was stated earlier,  Braveheart keeps SBD strings in stock with great customer service.
Title: Re: Which string?
Post by: cbCrow on December 10, 2011, 01:26:00 PM
On all my longbows I use 12 strands of D97 made by Chad. He makes one fine string!