Anybody run a skinny string on a Kodiak Mag?

[snowplow]

Hey guys, just picked up a Kodiak Mag and Browning  Cobra from a fellow tradganger. Do any of you run 'skinny strings' / any of the hi tech fast flight materials?

I think I remember hearing that as long as you have the tip overlays on the back of the limb tips you can.

Thanks for the help!

[woodchucker]

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

[BWD]

Several folks run them on older bows with tips. If you do, I think you should pad the loops to around 14 strands, or so.

[PaulDeadringer29]

How old is the bow?

[snowplow]

Not sure about the k mag yet but the browning cobra is a 69.

[doug77]

I've been using them on my '68 Bear Super Kodiak for about 5 years with no trouble.

doug77

[nineworlds9]

Padded loops and 10gpp why not?

[PaulDeadringer29]

Originally posted by nineworlds9:
Padded loops and 10gpp why not?

I agree, older Bear bows had the overlays on the tips, but some of the FF strings that we have today were not available back then.

[LookMomNoSights]

I have a 70's KMag....I run a B-50.  The bow is really in such remarkable shape for how old it is....and such a fun lil' thing to shoot I wouldn't dare try to run a skinny "high performance" string on it.  For what, a couple FPS?  If you decide to give it a go,  please be careful....they are such nice little bows,  especially the older ones!!!!

[Pheonixarcher]

Make sure the string grooves do not cut into the limb glass!

[Bryan Korte]

12 strands of B50 is pretty skinny but still safe for it out to about 50#. After that I'd go at least 14 strand. It just ain't worth the risk on a nice older bow for what you really gain in speed.

[PaulDeadringer29]

Originally posted by LookMomNoSights:
 For what, a couple FPS?  

FF material has more to offer than speed. Less creep/stretch, and less vibration. There's more to a "performance" string than fps.

[LookMomNoSights]

Originally posted by PaulDeadringer29:
 

Originally posted by LookMomNoSights:
 For what, a couple FPS?  

FF material has more to offer than speed. Less creep/stretch, and less vibration. There's more to a "performance" string than fps. [/b]

PaulDeadringer29,  I do understand that....That little KMag is the ONLY bow I have that I run a B50 string on. Skinnies on all the rest (more modern customs).  For me,  I just believe for an older Kmag,  especially if you don't plan on shooting this bow all the time,  trying to run a modern HP string on there will yield negligible benefits at best. B50 will no doubt keep you on the side of caution.   Just my opinion though....for what its worth.

[PaulDeadringer29]

My opinion too, it is probably better to be safe than sorry.

[The Whittler]

I think some miss why some people use low stretch strings on older bows. For me it was NOT for a few feet per second, it was because the bow shot so much better.

Very little to no hand shock and a better feeling bow all around. If your bow is going to break I don't think the FF strings will be the problem. Because a lot of old bows that break will any way even with B50. These are my thoughts.

[damascusdave]

I have a BCY-X string on my 1962 Kodiak Magnum...works great...all the KMags I have seen have tough tips

DDave

[stagetek]

I'd rather be safe than sorry. Especially when you're only going to add a few extra fps. I'll stick with B-50 on my older bows.

[Joe2Crow]

I ruined a beautiful little Browning CobraII trying to use a padded skinny string on it.  Ripped right down through the limb. I wouldn't do it.

[bluemelonchitlin]

No. I wouldn't take a chance.

[dbd870]

I'm using B55 on mine, not chancing it.