Dan, I shoot 6 strands on all my bows, 2 being dryad ILF static recurve limbs, 2 Two Tracks Ambush's, and a 69'K-Mag. No issues what so ever. Just about everyone at our archery club shoot 6 or 8 strands as well. In 3yrs I have not seen a damaged bow, and we shoot a ton of arrows. I would think 8 strands is what you are looking for. I'm 10 lbs lighter than you are. I would call Pierre and JP, see what they reccomend. Don't tell Pierre I said so but they are very competent and knowledgable.