D97 String

[Gator1]

I just got a 14 strand D97 string.

Forgot to get the loops padded, will I have any problems?

Thank you

[Tim Fishell]

Mitch, With 14 strand you shouldn't have a problem but I would double check with the bowyer.

[Gator1]

Thanks Tim

[Oliverstacy]

I have been shooting 14 strings with now problems...I have FF approved bows.

I've heard some say you can go down to 12 strands without padding but I'm not sure.

Josh

[Gator1]

Oliver, your 14 strand strings aren't padded in the loops?

[Oliverstacy]

Nope!  The original string from the bowyer was a 14 strand D-97 string and it wasn't padded.

I need to try making a padded string tonight when I get home...maybe a 10 strand padded with 4 strands in the loops.

Josh

[JRY309]

If your bow is compatable for low stretch strings you don't really need to pad if you have a 12 to 14 strand D97.I like to pad my D97 strings to make the loop end a larger diameter to fill the string grooves better.I think it helps to make a quieter string by spreading out the load.A 12 strand D97 is strong enough for up to a 100# bow.I shoot 12 strands on bows from 50# to 83#.My favorite string material.

[Jwilliam]

You shouldn't have any problems. I use 14 strands of 97 without padding the loops all the time. My Zipper "SXT" came with a 12 strand 97 on it.


Bill