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I’m always more conservative when it comes to Dacron with bow weight and I’m always asked my opinion and I have a hard time telling people what they should get as the draw weight goes up.
Usually when people ask me with bows at or less than 55 lbs I suggest 14 strands but when they approach the top end of that, I lean towards 16 strands unless people request 14 strands. With bows over 55 lbs I suggest 16 strands with a smaller serving to help with arrow nocks and with bows 60 lbs and over I try never to go under 16.
Where do people stand with bows around 57 or 58 pounds…it’s a gray are that I just don’t know what to suggest. I can tell the new B-55 doesn’t stretch as much and seems to shoot in quicker…this is from by observations while making them and from what I hear from the people that get them.
Thanks in advance!
Josh
-------------------- Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy! Kanati 60" 57@29" AP Cumberland 66" 58@29" WhisperStik KajikaStik 56" Recurve with Canebrakes...57@28" WhisperStik KajikaStik aka "Wormy" RC & LB,both 55@29" Martin Savannah 50@28" Kota Kill-um 55@28" Posts: 2169 | From: Livonia, Michigan | Registered: Jul 2007
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I like 12 strands up to about 55#. I can't draw anything that a 14 strand couldn't handle.
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Not to jack this thread but wanted to tell you I received my 450+ strings for my Kanati today and they are great !!!!
Posts: 2083 | From: new york | Registered: Mar 2003
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12 to 55# and 15 to 70# all 3 strand B-50 and never had a problem......but I only shoot them about a year or so then make a new string and the other becomes a shot in spare.
-------------------- Bowhunting is "KILL and EAT" not "Catch and Release".....Semper Fi! Posts: 1188 | From: Zville OH | Registered: Feb 2008
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I shot 14 strands of B50 on a 60# Hill I had without any problems.Over 60# I do go up to 16 strands and more strands for heavier bows.When I go with that many strands I like to do 3 bundles.
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Thanks all...I think the B-55 will help with this; granted I have limited experience with it but it is my go to Dacron right now! I have made my fair share of Dacron lately.
Josh
-------------------- Custom Flemish Strings by Oliverstacy! Kanati 60" 57@29" AP Cumberland 66" 58@29" WhisperStik KajikaStik 56" Recurve with Canebrakes...57@28" WhisperStik KajikaStik aka "Wormy" RC & LB,both 55@29" Martin Savannah 50@28" Kota Kill-um 55@28" Posts: 2169 | From: Livonia, Michigan | Registered: Jul 2007
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