question on fast flight strings
07-27-2008, 11:59 AM
#1
Typical Buck
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Location: Livonia,new york
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question on fast flight strings
are they really a big difference from standard strings
gonna get a bow from cabela's
either a martin or a bear
bear tips are designed for fast flight strings
the martin is not
gonna get it in 55# at 28"
will the fast flight string make a diffenece
or is it just a marketing scam for trad bows
thanks for your replys
the foot out
gonna get a bow from cabela's
either a martin or a bear
bear tips are designed for fast flight strings
the martin is not
gonna get it in 55# at 28"
will the fast flight string make a diffenece
or is it just a marketing scam for trad bows
thanks for your replys
the foot out
07-27-2008, 12:09 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Burleson TX USA
Posts: 6,455
RE: question on fast flight strings
I use 450 plus on all the bows I make but I do reinforce the tips.
They seem to last longer than dacron strings.
I would not advise to use fast flight on a bow that does not have reinforced tips
They seem to last longer than dacron strings.
I would not advise to use fast flight on a bow that does not have reinforced tips
07-27-2008, 12:18 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Spring Grove, Pa. USA
Posts: 2,120
RE: question on fast flight strings
I use D97 on my bows and yes,it does make a differance.Less stretch,better performance(about 8fps over my chrony),and I think they wear better than dacron
07-28-2008, 06:45 AM
#5
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mississippi USA
Posts: 15,296
RE: question on fast flight strings
There are quite a few things in this sport that, IMO, have more to do wtih marketing than actually giving you what you pay for--but string materials aren't one of them.
The high performance materials are much stronger and more durable, most have a lot less stretch/creep than dacron, they will generally reduce handshock, and increase performance.
That being said, there's also differences in how the string is made. A well made dacron string might work better than a poorly made FF type string.
My personal favorite is Dynaflight '97.
Chad
The high performance materials are much stronger and more durable, most have a lot less stretch/creep than dacron, they will generally reduce handshock, and increase performance.
That being said, there's also differences in how the string is made. A well made dacron string might work better than a poorly made FF type string.
My personal favorite is Dynaflight '97.
Chad
07-28-2008, 07:38 AM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: question on fast flight strings
ORIGINAL: Kanga
I use 450 plus on all the bows I make but I do reinforce the tips.
They seem to last longer than dacron strings.
I would not advise to use fast flight on a bow that does not have reinforced tips
I use 450 plus on all the bows I make but I do reinforce the tips.
They seem to last longer than dacron strings.
I would not advise to use fast flight on a bow that does not have reinforced tips
07-28-2008, 12:39 PM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: question on fast flight strings
A good FF string will do all the things LBR said, in spades. One tradeoff, generally more applicable to a recurve than with a longbow. FF isn't as quiet as dacron, so you have to do a little more work with silencing a 'curve. I think the benefits far outweigh that one disadvantage though. Don't put FF on a bow unless the bowyer says the bow will handle it. If it's FF capable though, then I definitely say use it.
By the way, a bit of FYI for the lurkers... Just because today's Bears will handle FF, older ones will not. I don't think they started using reinforced tips until about Y2K. Not sure about that, but I am positive none before 1990 were FF compatible, so check with Bear if you've got one made between 1990-2000. Definitely don't use FF on any vintage Bear recurve.
By the way, a bit of FYI for the lurkers... Just because today's Bears will handle FF, older ones will not. I don't think they started using reinforced tips until about Y2K. Not sure about that, but I am positive none before 1990 were FF compatible, so check with Bear if you've got one made between 1990-2000. Definitely don't use FF on any vintage Bear recurve.
