What string?

[OHtar]

I have a G & L Mantis rd longbow, and need to pick up a new string. Question is what type? FF, endless loop, Flemish twist? The more I read the more I am getting confused. Thanks,   Joe

[JRY309]

There are alot of different type low stretch strings these days to pick from.I like D97,8125 and 450+ are my favorite's.Flemish twist and endless are just two different methods of making strings.Some say endless are faster but noiser,but mine is pretty quiet on my longbow.Flemish strings are usally made from two to three different colors and I feel are alittle easier to raise and lower your brace height by twisting or untwisting the string.There are some good stringmakers here in the sponsors classifieds that can help you out.

[Rob DiStefano]

this stuff isn't rocket science, i promise.  if yer bow is bowyer rated for hmpe modern string fibers ("FF approved"), then use that fiber and don't look back!  period.  

flemish or endless build - pick one that makes you happiest, it doesn't matter one dang bit.  

and NO, there is no "noise difference" 'tween the two string types.  it's all in the design, the build, yer bow, yer arrows, and you the shooter.  

most folks just don't understand about bowstrings and bowstring fibers, and strand counts.  some folks will say that some bows, and shooters, work better together with a certain string fiber and build, and most of that is far more mental than reality.

chat with a trad gang string maker - any of these folks will help you get a good bowstring on yer g&l.

[paoloi]

Evey time I hear people talking about ordering or buying a string it makes me crazy. I think string tying goes hand and hand with building your own arrows, it is just part of being a traditional archer. That's not a put down OHtar, I am just saying that if I was you I would make a jig, buy some material, a serving jig and some serving and get started; it is really easy. The initial investment may be a little steep but in the long run you will save big. I see you're from Parkman, have you ever been out to Geauga Bowmen? It's a great club, cheap to join and mostly traditional archers. If making your own strings is something you want to do and you have any trouble with it feel free to contact me. Good luck and get twisting.

[thunder1]

Make your own strings can be fun and save some money in the long run. If not there are a number of good string makers on here. SBD, Chad from champion and Oliver Stacey are just a few that have made strings for me. All are at the top of their game. If my bow will take ff that is what she gets. I like the look of a twist and a friend of mine will only shoot an endless. There's no difference in how the bow will shoot.

[OHtar]

Good deal guys. Thanks for the info. Looks like I'm gonna have to make a string. Since starting into trad this year. I have started making my own wooden arrows, cutting my own feathers, and learned to serve, and tie string nocks. What's one more thing.