Is this term used only when you are using a FF string on your bow. Or can the bow still be considered high performance with a  B 50 Flemish string. Reason I ask is when I look at spine charts some say add 5-10 #.

Thank You
Mike  

I think most spine charts are not worth the paper they are written on for traditional bows,too many varibles.But on one of my longbows I switched from dacron to FF I had to add 5# spine on wooden arrows.I would say you would be right close to add 5-10# spine.

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High performance means the same thing whether you use Dacron or FF-type string. It is just another bit of marketing mumbo jumbo, like a high performance jock strap! JMHO!

Now thats one of the best quotes I have heard in a long time!!!

My own experience indicates that the only reason all those 'add 5lbs for this and 3 for that' instructions work is because most of the bows in their "high performance" categories happen to be cut past center. Degree of centershot is THE most important variable in choosing shafts(at least the most important after the variable of the shooters release-that one makes you scratch your head at times).

Good thread,and even better replies.

High performance can also mean a lot of preload in the limbs...

Bjorn, LMAO:)

I agree with Bjorn 8^).  Most "high-performance" bows are finicky as can be.