String advise

[Deertaker]

Quick question for the string makers. I normally use BCY 97 but decided to try BCY 8125. I made the string with 16 strands of the BCY 8125 and looking around on the web after I see that it is suggested to use 18 strands. I pull 56lbs with this bow, is 16 good or should I make another one with 18?
Thanks for the help.

[SJP51]

I am not a string maker.  But, I believe BCY has the info you need on their website

[McDave]

16 strands is plenty safe for 56# draw weight.   The important thing is to get the right combo of strands and serving size to fit standard nock sizes without having to adjust them.

[vvv1983]

I've always made my own strings, using BCY8190F 14 strands. My bow is a 45 pound WHIP TOELKE. 8125 is a string for compound bows, but it can also be used in traditional archery. As a rule, 8125 can withstand heavier pounds.

[twigflicker]

8125 has a tensile strength of over 100# per strand… so your looking at 1600# with a 16 strand string…. I’d say your safe…

Jonathan