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Title: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: BD on July 07, 2014, 09:35:00 PM
I need to order a couple of strings. It's been a while and it's a little confusing with all of the options: 8190, 8125, 8125G, Ultracam, etc. What is your favorite and why?

Thank You!
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: Jasper2 on July 07, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
I like 452X because it seems to have the best combination of speed, durability and stability for me. Additionally, it seems to be the quietest material on "most" of my bows. Having said that, I haven't tried BCY X yet but I hear it may even be better.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: Caughtandhobble on July 07, 2014, 09:50:00 PM
I like 8190 but I get a great deal on it... If I am not mistaken the Ultracam is either out of production or about to be.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: nineworlds9 on July 07, 2014, 09:51:00 PM
I really like the ones you guys mentioned.  8125 and 452x make nice strings.  Of late my new fav is Rhino since I first tried it on a Centaur.  It's just super stuff.  Quiet, has a real nice softness to it physically and is durable without needing excessive waxing.  Rock solid and once you shoot it some and set your brace it doesn't budge.   I will probably try some X someday, heard great things.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: LBR on July 08, 2014, 12:11:00 AM
BCY-X without a doubt.  I used (and liked) Dynaflight '97, 8125, 450+, and 8190.

We have two basic types of high performance material.  100% HMPE and HMPE blends.

Formerly, with the blends (450+, 452X) durability was decreased and colors weren't as bright.  With 100% HMPE, it's not as stable, especially in higher temperatures.

X is the best of both worlds.  Very stable, very durable, great color retention, quiet...doesn't get any better.

The others I mentioned are still good materials--the X is just better.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: CRS on July 08, 2014, 12:23:00 AM
I am with LBR.  BCY-X without a doubt.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: Arctic Hunter on July 08, 2014, 02:38:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by CRS:
I am with LBR.  BCY-X without a doubt.
X 2
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: damascusdave on July 08, 2014, 08:50:00 AM
Just got my first BCY-X string and I too am impressed

DDave
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: BD on July 08, 2014, 09:01:00 AM
Who are you guys buying strings from that have the BCY-X?
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: LBR on July 08, 2014, 09:29:00 AM
It's not on my site yet, but I do have it.  You can use the 8190 order form and just make a note that you want X.  Hope to have it on my site soon.

Chad
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: CRS on July 08, 2014, 10:02:00 AM
I got mine from LBR
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: BD on July 08, 2014, 11:12:00 AM
Does anyone else have it?
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: tippit on July 08, 2014, 12:02:00 PM
I guess I'm old school/new school...many years ago I switched to 450+.  With a stock of more material than I'll ever use making strings, I have no reason to switch again.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: Onehair on July 08, 2014, 01:13:00 PM
D-10..
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: bigiron on July 08, 2014, 04:22:00 PM
like D97 & never had a problem with it.
Title: Re: Favorite FF String Material?
Post by: JamesKerr on July 08, 2014, 08:37:00 PM
BCY-X, no doubt the fastest, quietest, most durable, and most stable string material I've used. It's really good stuff!