bamboo limb tips?

[md126]

hello,  

if a bow had bamboo limb tip overlays would it be ok for FF?  i know it is strong and light but is it hard enough, even w/ padded loops?

thanks,    mike

[Eric Krewson]

I have never used bamboo for overlays but because of the longitudinal fibers I would pick something else.

[gordie]

what eric said...he's built a bow or two.    

[Art B]

I've been using padded FF strings on several hickory bows without any overlays. One on a friend Osage without overlays. Just my opinion here, but I think you'll be just fine with a good padded FF string with what you mentioned.....Art