String Strands?

[Bear Heart]

how many strand of FF Bow Plus do I use for a 54# longbow string?  I like a fairly skinny sting but not anorexic.

[swampthing]

What draw length what arrow weight

[LimBender]

Use at least 8 strands is my only advice.

[macbow]

I had a shrew that came with a,6 strand string. I just could not wrap my head around that skinny of,a,string..
I use heavier than needed but suggest 10 strands with themserving,area built up.

[TxAg]

8

[Bear Heart]

I started in haste with 10 before I got back to check the post.  Made a nice string....that was too long.  Been trying to fix it but figuring out that is a little harder than doing right the first time.  Guess that is why guy get 20 bucks plus for good ones.  Still fun.

[JamesKerr]

Most ff strings have an individual strand breaking strength of 100# plus. I would say 6 strands as an absolute minimum. I prefer a fatter string and use a 16 strand string on all my bows. If you want a fairly skinny string but still thick enough to look like a bow string I would go with 12 strands.

[Bjorn]

I was using 6 strands of FF type for 50-55# bows; but I am now using 8.

[swampthing]

I like 10, 12 seems a bit much.

[Bear Heart]

Got it served.  First time double serving.  Next time I will not cut back an inch.  Steal some yarn from the wife for silencers and I am in business.  This will be my back up string for hunting.

[Broken Arrow 1]

I would say 8 I've tried a 4 and a 6 the four scared me after the first shot and the 6 just didn't seem enough. Just my opinion so take it with a grain of salt

[Bear Heart]

Thinking I may bump it up to 14 next time.

[JRY309]

I have used 6 strand 450+ on bows up to 60#,8 strands 450+ for over 60#.D97 8 strands up to 60#.I have been using 8190 alot lately,12 strands for up to 55#,14 strand 8190 for up to 60# and 16 strand up to 65#.Haven't had any problems with them.