Can I shoot FF strings on the bow

[Gordon Jabben]

I just finished building a reflex deflex longbow and was wondering if it would be ok to shoot fastflight string on it.  I have a friend who builds a lot of bows and he thought it would be alright.  What do you think?  I will try to post pictures.  Thanks
 

[drewsbow]

Tips look strong I say go for it :0)

[Danny Rowan]

Since you built the bow, only you can decide. If you put glass or phenolic in the tips you would probably ok, they look thick enough. Looks like a strip of carbon or glass under the lam on back of bow too.

[KochNE]

You'll be fine with FF on that bow.  However...the angle of the nocks looks a bit too horizontal to me.  The string loops should have a gradual bend...not that sharp angle where they contact the belly of the bow.

Btw...gorgeous bow!  Nice curves & color combo also!

[lithicchipper]

Gordon, Is this new bow in the mountain man 90 pound range?   Jack

[Gordon Jabben]

Thanks everyone, I think I will try the fastflight.  Jack, age is catching up with me.  The bow is only 58# @ 28". Lol.  I do need to work on the bow nocks.  I haven't shot the bow much but it is already showing wear on the dacron string.  Thanks again.  Jack, I hope you are doing well.

[Jedimaster]

Sweet looking bow!  If it shoots as nice as it looks you've got a real winner.  Like the long riser and curve of the limbs.  Reminds me of my Bigriver - which reminds me of the 21st Century I had.  Congratulations!

[ron w]

If your worried you can use a FF string with padded loops, you'll be good to go!

[Rob DiStefano]

nice looking bow, congrats!

8 strand endless hmpe (literally any modern string fiber but would recommend df-97) bowstring, pad the loops to 12 strands total, use nylon loop serving - you'll not have any problems and get only good stuff back in return.