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Author Topic: Is 8125 All That??  (Read 3153 times)

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Re: Is 8125 All That??
« Reply #20 on: May 11, 2021, 02:19:55 AM »
8125 is very good all around material.It has a little more give than some of the really stiff materials.Its easier on the bow.Very good for vintage bows if you choose FF over B-50 for that reason.Though I would recommend B-50 for old bows overall.14 to 16 strands is a pretty good strand count for most bows with 8125.

Border Archery does use it for thier recurves as well because its a little less harsh.

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Re: Is 8125 All That??
« Reply #21 on: May 16, 2021, 09:26:29 PM »
8125 is all I use on my selfbows, I put a continuous loop string on each one I build. I really dislike making strings almost as much as I dislike building arrows. But I enjoy building selfbows so it works for me.
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Re: Is 8125 All That??
« Reply #22 on: May 17, 2021, 04:08:07 PM »
I used Fastflight Plus for years, the last three bow I bought from Yellowstone Custom bows Rich has used Dynaflight 97 I was going to try some 8125 but the spec doesn't look that much difference than Fastflight. Just my 2 cents not saying one is better than the other. 
« Last Edit: May 20, 2021, 07:00:00 PM by trad_bowhunter1965 »
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