String for old longbow.

[the elf]

Help ! I need some information about a string
for an old longbow 50 @ 27 62 inch lefthanded.I think it is an older Chek-mate with tiny tips.The string that is on it is more like a rope than a bowstring.I sort of remember that a 12 or 14
strand B50 would be plenty. Am I correct?
The next ? is Endless loop or flemish ? If I
can get this thing working properly maybe I can
learn to shoot a  straight grip bow along with a recurve style grip.Thanks for any help you can give me.

[L82HUNT]

14 strands of dacron is plenty and endless or flemish, your call both work just fine.  Whatever style you want.

[eflanders]

Elf,

L82Hunt is spot-on and he just happens to make a great string.  Some folks prefer endless loop strings for longbows but you can certainly use either style.

[frank bullitt]

Elf, if thats is the weight you draw, I would go with 12 strands!

But if it is capable of using a HP material, I would prefer it over dacron!

[the elf]

50 @ 27 is what is written on the bow.My draw is around 26+ inches.

[Bud B.]

12 stands of B50 or B55 would work fine unless you like a thicker string for nock fit reasons.

[frank bullitt]

Yes, 12 strands, dacron, elf. But if it was mine, and an old, no warranty, no worry bow, and a longbow, I would shoot a padded loop 10 strand, HP string. But that's ME!  

[LBR]

I'd probably go with 12, but 14 will work fine also.  Endless or flemish is a personal thing--I'd go with flemish since it's more adjustable, but either one should be very quiet on that style bow.  With a 26" draw you should be getting around 48# from that bow.

Chad