Best String?

[Mackinaw Scout]

Wondering about best string choice. I shoot a Bear Montana 50# with a Tomahawk string. Seems good, but the only one Ive ever used. I need a back up string, so Im wondering if I should stay put with another Tomahawk or if there is a better choice for me.

[Rob DiStefano]

there is no "best string" choice - there is, however, a string that will work optimally best for you, for a particular bow.  you need to take some time and money and do some testing to best answer yer question.

consider string type, fiber type, strand count, for starters.

[buckster]

Steve Smith - aka bearbowman makes a top-shelf string!

[JOKER]

IMOH, for 50-55# bows I like 8-10 strand 8125 or DF97 strings with padded loops. Their are alot of good strings makers on here.

However, if this is to be a "back up" string and you go with something different from your current Tomahawk string it will shoot different and more than likely need to be tuned different. Steve

[CJC]

you will find enhanced performance with the padded loop strings.  i will gladly make you whatever you want.  i have an ad in the sponsors classifieds.

[LBR]

How the string is made will have as much or more to do with everything as the material it's made from.  A well made string will be quieter, last longer, perform better, etc. vs a poorly made string.

Chad

[Renaissance Man]

What exactly is meant by padded loop string?

[LBR]

Laying extra strands into the loops to increase the surface area.  Cushions the string, and usually helps quieten it, especially recurves.  Works best with flemish strings--I can't tell that it benefits an endless string.

Chad

[Renaissance Man]

thats what I thought, been doing that for thirty years and it does work well, thought maybe there was something new out there!

[Mackinaw Scout]

Thanks for all the good info. I checked to see what my current tomahawk string is made from. Catalog says it's made from 18 strands of TS-1. Is this a familiar number to anyone? I haven't seen it anyware elese.