Material questions.

[Cherry Tree]

So is spectraply strong enough for risers? What's been your experience I've only used the old dymond wood stuff.

And in bow company's like blackwidow what are there accent lines made from doesn't seem like linen phenolic but maybe I'm wrong? Thanks!

[Longcruise]

I used spectraply on a hill style ASL  and it was suitable for that but I was not impressed by it.  I'd be cautious in using it.

[derekdiruz]

I've been building from Dymondwood with phenolic accents lately, glass/dymondwood overlays. I have a few spectraply risers planned too coming up. Haven't cut it yet, but seems to be much more "wood" than dymondwood. Just handling it, significantly lighter, less dense. I think it'll be suitable for a riser, but I don't think I'd be too eager to build a heavier bow with it without appropriate reinforcing. Just my .02.

[Mad Max]

Dymondwood  much better EDIT  ChromaPly
The rosewood shop

[Crooked Stic]

I think spectra ply is fine on a one piece. For a TD I use at least glass on the front of the riser.

[Cherry Tree]

I appreciate your guys input.

[Kirkll]

The spectra ply is kind of cheesy looking in my opinion. If you have used diamond wood before, you will be disappointed with it. But.... its somewhat economical and can be used with footings and reinforcement.  I would strongly recommend using wood accent strips in a riser footing or laminated riser block.

Glass or phenolic can give you problems if it's in the core of the riser. Both glass and phenolic can be used on the back with no issues, as well as limb pad caps. But in certain cases glass will spilt on limb pad caps. Using an I beam assembly cap your limb pads with hardwood or phenolic for the best results.   .02 cents worth             Kirk

[Mad Max]

https://www.tradgang.com/tgsmf/index.php?topic=182193.0
I thought this was Dimondwood Kirk?? My bad

ChromaPly is the super thin layers