Whats your favorite string?

yeager · October 18, 2014, 10:51:00 PM

I'm partial to the ones I make myself....currently using 12 strands of 8190 padded to 18 in the loops. On my older Bear Kodiaks, though, I use 14 strands of B50.

Pat B. · October 18, 2014, 11:00:00 PM

Thanks Chad !!!

Pointer · October 18, 2014, 11:37:00 PM

I make my own with Fast Flite Plus..No complaints

LBR · October 19, 2014, 12:44:00 AM

Had a club shoot today. I was shooting a Samick Journey against one of our clubs top shooters using a Dalaa. He beat me, but barely. I was using an X string on the Journey.

meleagris1 · October 19, 2014, 04:39:00 AM

I like 8190

cahaba · October 19, 2014, 05:14:00 AM

I really like SBD strings made with D10 I have them on all my bows. The strings made my bows shoot quieter and faster.

jkm97 · October 19, 2014, 09:22:00 AM

If I knew how to post pics on tradgang, I'd show y'all a doe I killed yesterday evening with one of Chad's BCY X strings. Looks and shoots great.

BHall · October 19, 2014, 06:44:00 PM

Champion - D97 for me.

snowplow · October 20, 2014, 02:43:00 PM

Hey thanks guys. So this is a little overwhelming as I didn't think there was quite so many options lol.

So the SBD is made of BCY-D10 as opposed to Champion's with BCY-X.

I haven't heard the BCY-D10 discussed (I think?) How does that compare to the BCY-X?

Also, I believe these are all 'skinny' strings correct? Are they all the same size??

Diamond Paul · October 20, 2014, 02:46:00 PM

I got two strings from Allen at Lefties R Us recently, and I like them very well. Nock fit is very good and the strings are quiet. Good service. He offers many options; I got the wool wraps on the ends and the nock tied on, plus cat whiskers. I don't know enough about materials to give a good opinion, but he recommended the Rhino material, so I went with that in a 12 strand with padded loops. I also hear good things about SBD strings, but have not used one.

LBR · October 20, 2014, 02:55:00 PM

QuoteSo the SBD is made of BCY-D10 as opposed to Champion's with BCY-X.

I (Champion Custom Bowstrings) offer several materials, but BCY-X is my current favorite.

QuoteI haven't heard the BCY-D10 discussed (I think?) How does that compare to the BCY-X?

Dynaflight '10 is 100% SK78 Dyneema. BCY-X is 83% SK90 Dyneema and 17% Vectran. The higher grade Dyneema means less stretch/creep, and higher durability. Vectran further stabilizes the material, especially in higher temps, and seems to make the material quieter.

QuoteAlso, I believe these are all 'skinny' strings correct? Are they all the same size??

Depends on what you call "skinny". I like 18-20 strands of BCY-X, which equates to about the same diameter as 10-12 strands of Dynaflight '97. Dynaflight 10 is a larger diameter strand than '97.

I can use fewer strands in X, but I don't recommend it. In around 20 years of making strings (making well over 10,000 strings) I've found no real benefits to very small diameter strings, but they are going to be less durable with more stretch/creep. My experience--yours may vary.

JEFF B · October 20, 2014, 03:08:00 PM

B52

LBR · October 20, 2014, 04:07:00 PM

When I said I offer several materials, I should have mentioned they are all made by BCY.

Also, how the string is made can make as much or more difference than the material it's made from.

Bill Turner · October 20, 2014, 06:22:00 PM

I don't know who "Rick" is, but my bud "Ric O'Shay" here on TG makes great strings for our bows. I haven't seen any I like any better. He is a real craftsman and takes great pride in his work.

beaunaro · October 21, 2014, 08:14:00 AM

I'm a fan of Allen's Strings.

Quick build and ship.

Good quality.

Fast and quiet.

Sending him another order soon.

Dave Nash · October 22, 2014, 03:27:00 AM

SBD works
for me. Hold up well

Margly · October 22, 2014, 03:46:00 AM

Hi!
SBD strings from Pierre Lucas is in my opinion one of the best string/stringmakers out there.
And the service from Pierre is excellent!

I`ll higly recommend SBD!

LBR · October 22, 2014, 08:54:00 AM

Here's a good source of information for comparing BCY's string materials.

http://www.bcyfibers.com/

Almost forgot--you won't find "Dynaflight 10" there. It's now marketed as "Force 10". Same material, different name.

Pat B. · October 22, 2014, 09:30:00 AM

Chad, do you reccomend a real tight twist on the bundles while forming the loops and or do you NOT twist everything as tightly as you can while forming them?

Just curious.. Does one method provide a quieter string with a bit more stretch/break in?

LBR · October 22, 2014, 09:38:00 AM

I always twist the loops and the "marriage" tight. For the loops, I think if they are loose it will cause more wear. Where you "marry" the ends to the main bundles, that's what holds the string together. Tighter twist also means less creep/break in.

Couldn't say if it makes a difference with sound--my guess is it doesn't.