DynaFLIGHT 97 string vs. FF

[bowhunterportugal]

Hi gang,

Need your help again.

What is the difference between a DynaFLIGHT 97 string and a FF string?

A bow that uses one can use the other to?

And what is a Flemish?

Regards from Portugal.

[JRY309]

A FF is a generic term,D97 is a low stretch hmpe string that is considered a FF type string.Any string other then B50,B55 0r B500 is consider a FF type string.There are so many different FF or low stretch strings to choose,D97,8125,450+,Ultra cam  and many more.A flemish string is 2 to 3 seperate bundles of string material twisted together.You can use different colors,looks like a barber pole.Any bow made for the new low stretch materials you can use B50 or any newer modern material.

[LBR]

"What is the difference between a DynaFLIGHT 97 string and a FF string?"

"FF" stands for "Fast Flight", which at one time was the standard for low-stretch materials.  The Fast Flight brand still exists--it's a Brownell product--but the terms "FF" or "Fast Flight" have become a generic term for any of the HMPE (High Modulous Polyethelene) materials or HMPE blends, which all the of the low stretch materials are made from.

"A bow that uses one can use the other to?"

Yes.

"And what is a Flemish?"

It's the way a bowstring is made, using two or three bundles of material and the loops are formed by twisting the ends back into the body of the string.  There are two ways to make a bowstring--flemish or endless, which is generally made with one strand of material wrapped around the posts on a jig and the loops are formed by serving them.

Chad

[bowhunterportugal]

Thanks guy's.

Should a Flemish be more quiet than an endless?

By B50 you mean Dacron? So a modern bowthat uses FF can also use Dacron, but a old bow should only use Dacron, right?

Diogo

[L82HUNT]

In general I have found a  flemish is quieter on a recurve but no difference on a longbow. Others find no difference.

B50 B55 B500 all are different types of dacron.  If a bow can use FF it can use dacron.  
 
Although there are some that use FF on bows that are made just for dacron most don't recommend.  

I use a old bear for bowfishing, it wasn't made for "FF" but after many years of using it on there no problems.

[bowhunterportugal]

Thanks gang.

[LBR]

"Should a Flemish be more quiet than an endless?"

Almost always, but there are exceptions, and how the string is made will make a difference.  Also, a little tuning goes a long way.

"So a modern bowthat uses FF can also use Dacron, but a old bow should only use Dacron, right?"

Correct.

[grayfeather]

I;m now using a 6 strand d 10, string and it is very quiet, from Silent but Deadly Strings.Only good up tp 53#. I think that in lower weight bows the 6 strand adds more speed, but talk to the makers.It is a FF string.

[bowhunterportugal]

A higher poundage bow should use how many strands?

[LBR]

"A higher poundage bow should use how many strands?"

That depends on the material and your preferances.  I prefer a moderately built string.  For example, no less than 10 strands of Dynaflight '97 on my 65# bows (give or take a few lbs), I prefer 12-14.  I have a 12 strand 8190 string on my favorite longbow now, which is much smaller in diameter than I normally shoot but without the low strand count.  This is an experimental string--my next one will likely be 16 strands, which will still be a very small string due to the small diameter of this material.

With a material like 450+, 8-10 strands, with 8125G, 10-14 strands for most bows.

Chad