talk to me about serving

mahantango · January 19, 2015, 05:32:00 PM

I've been using BCY braided serving for a long time, and am getting low. I believe it's a Spectra/Dyneema blend ? What are some of you guys using and why do you like it ? Anybody use plain old Nylon? The price sure looks nice.

LBR · January 19, 2015, 06:15:00 PM

I swap out between 62XS and Halo, but will be trying out the new Power Grip soon. All three work well and are very durable.

Nylon will work, and it's cheap...but it's not nearly as durable and only comes in one size.

Shoot me a p.m. or e-mail and I may be able to help out.

Chad

Jerry Jeffer · January 19, 2015, 06:19:00 PM

Nylon works great. I also use what you have been using. Only thing, if you serve in a nock point, I don't like nylon for that.

katman · January 19, 2015, 06:35:00 PM

62xs or halo here

Westkyhunter · January 19, 2015, 06:35:00 PM

I started making my own strings last fall and went with 62xs. Seems to be very tough and and smooth on release. Compared to nylon its night and day as far as nock wear. Seems i always had issuse with serving wear and serving loosening up with other strings. I plan on staying with b55 and 62xs until i decide to try the high performance fast flight any way.

drewsbow · January 19, 2015, 06:41:00 PM

halo for me

January 19, 2015, 07:26:00 PM

Halo for me!

Bisch

newbwithabow · January 19, 2015, 07:56:00 PM

I use Nylon #4,for my serving, works great for me. For nocking points I use b50 bow string.

stonewall · January 19, 2015, 07:58:00 PM

I've used some thick braded fishing line

LostNation_Larry · January 19, 2015, 08:12:00 PM

I use nylon on Dacron or polyester strings and Halo on by DF97 strings. I love how smooth the Halo is. I got some of the new Power grip and am dying to try it.

northener · January 19, 2015, 08:31:00 PM

Crown serving very slick and durable.

JRY309 · January 19, 2015, 08:43:00 PM

I use BCY 62XS in .018,.021 and .025.Halo in .014,.019,.021 and .024 and Angel Majesty in .026 servings.I have them in different diameters depending on the string I'm making up.

cahaba · January 19, 2015, 11:12:00 PM

I use Halo .025. I have used Power Pro 80# Spectra braided fishing line in a pinch with good success. It's priced right too.

LBR · January 20, 2015, 09:39:00 AM

JRY, if you like the Majesty serving you might want to try the Power Grip. Very similar, but costs a lot less.

I have a bunch of Majesty serving to sell at a bargain if interested. Going to use Power Grip instead.

Chad

dragonheart · January 20, 2015, 01:08:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Bisch:
Halo for me!

Bisch

Saint Bisch!

mahantango · January 20, 2015, 03:58:00 PM

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like Halo and 62xs are pretty popular. I also found some .020 Polygrip that I've used in the past on my 12-strand Astroflight strings and it wore well. Not sure what it is?

mahantango · January 20, 2015, 04:00:00 PM

Chad - thanks for the heads-up on the nylon, I need the option of a couple different sizes.

LBR · January 20, 2015, 04:55:00 PM

Polygrip is BCY's braided polyester. A little more durable than nylon, not nearly as durable as Halo or 62XS. Comes in 2 sizes, .020 and .025.

For comparison, Halo comes in .014, .017, .019, .021, .024, and .030

62XS comes in .018, .021, and .025

Power Grip comes in .018, .021, .025, and .032