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Title: String advise
Post by: Deertaker on January 04, 2025, 10:29:17 AM

Quick question for the string makers. I normally use BCY 97 but decided to try BCY 8125. I made the string with 16 strands of the BCY 8125 and looking around on the web after I see that it is suggested to use 18 strands. I pull 56lbs with this bow, is 16 good or should I make another one with 18?
Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: String advise
Post by: SJP51 on January 04, 2025, 10:40:08 AM

I am not a string maker.  But, I believe BCY has the info you need on their website

Title: Re: String advise
Post by: McDave on January 04, 2025, 10:46:54 AM

16 strands is plenty safe for 56# draw weight.   The important thing is to get the right combo of strands and serving size to fit standard nock sizes without having to adjust them.

Title: Re: String advise
Post by: vvv1983 on January 06, 2025, 07:24:50 AM

I've always made my own strings, using BCY8190F 14 strands. My bow is a 45 pound WHIP TOELKE. 8125 is a string for compound bows, but it can also be used in traditional archery. As a rule, 8125 can withstand heavier pounds.

Title: Re: String advise
Post by: twigflicker on January 06, 2025, 12:25:47 PM

8125 has a tensile strength of over 100# per strand… so your looking at 1600# with a 16 strand string…. I’d say your safe…

Jonathan