ts1 string how many strands ?

[kbertsch]

How many strands of ts1 should a guy use on a 50# bow. Is there a rule for strands per #.

[DesertDude]

I make mine with 12 strands of TS1+ and pad the loops with 6 more strands. 3 River sells there TS1+ strings with 18 strands. I have tried 9str,12str,15str, & 18str.  I like the 12 str padded the best....

[Missouri Sherpa]

I have been using 8 strands TS1 endless loop string on a 65 pound bow.  Padded loops of course.  I have tried 6, which is pretty skinny and made me a bit nervous.  I know the 6 string will hold up but I feel better with 8 strands.  I think you can probably use as many or as few as you want if you want to experiment.

[frank bullitt]

Fellows, if your fans of TS1, Brownell is no longer going to manufacture after the end of year.

Per there web site!

[LBR]

Wish they would have said why.  They also said no more D-75.  Oh well...I use BCY anyway.  Bought a spool of TS Plus to tinker with, never took the wrapper off.

[JRY309]

I heard that Brownell is coming out with a new string msterial called Astro flight. Has anyone tried this new string or know more about it?

[frank bullitt]

Chad I was told, they were getting to many types, and believe the Astro will be the best to cover all aspects, stretch, creep, longevity, soft and quiet shot.

JRY, I have some coming, and will be making up some in flemish, and endless to try.

I buy from both manufactures, and have since BCY started. Have an original spool of Streamline and 450. I really like 45o+ and Fast Flight+

[Bill Carlsen]

I've been using 10 strands on my 60# DAS for about 5 years and have had no problems. My strings are flemish but I would pad them if I were to go with an endless string. My wife shoots 45# and I make her strings with 10 strands, as well.

[LBR]

I heard that Brownell is coming out with a new string msterial called Astro flight. Has anyone tried this new string or know more about it?

I think it's Brownell's answer to BCY's Dynaflight 10...or vice-versa.

From what research I've done so far, neither is going to do much if anything more than Formula 8125.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by LBR:
Wish they would have said why.  They also said no more D-75.  Oh well...I use BCY anyway.  Bought a spool of TS Plus to tinker with, never took the wrapper off.

wasn't there an issue with d75 strand failures somewhere along the line?  

i also use bcy fibers, dyneema'02 and halo.  i like f8125, too.