18 strand fast flight string on a 45lb bow?

[Junkers88]

As stated in the title is it ok to use an 18 strand fast flight string on a 45lb bow?

[bassmatt72]

Depends on the bow... if its an older bow then I would say no. It also seems to me that string is "overbuilt" for that bow, might be made for heavier poundage? I'm still a little green in the string building world, maybe some of the senior string makers will chime in and confirm or correct what I'm thinking.

[CRM_95]

I think the FF strings 3 Rivers sales are 18 strand, so it would be fine on your Samick. If you're ordering a custom string, the string maker will be able to tell you what you need. With that said, if your not ordering a custom string google search "Hunter's Choice Bowstrings". Daniel makes a good string and the prices aren't bad. If you order it with cat whiskers and recurve wraps you'll be amazed at how quiet your bow will be.

[TejasNW]

Depends on the bow... if its an older bow then I would say no. It also seems to me that string is "overbuilt" for that bow, might be made for heavier poundage?.

I am not a senior maker,... but I agree 18 strands is plenty. For a 45# a 12 strand would be on the low end. 14 strand would be better. 18 is overkill, but is perfectly okay. The question becomes is your bow build from material that will hold up to the extra shock FastFlight transmits to the limb. Your string maker should know. The manufacturer will be able to tell you best. What are you shooting?

[Junkers88]

I think the FF strings 3 Rivers sales are 18 strand, so it would be fine on your Samick. If you're ordering a custom string, the string maker will be able to tell you what you need. With that said, if your not ordering a custom string google search "Hunter's Choice Bowstrings". Daniel makes a good string and the prices aren't bad. If you order it with cat whiskers and recurve wraps you'll be amazed at how quiet your bow will be.

It is for the Samick, I was just wondering. I checked out Hunter Choice Bowstrings and will be ordering a flo-orange/flo-yellow one soon. Yeah it's bright but I like the outlandish. Thanks for the info!

[CRM_95]

No problem!! You'll be happy with it. I have his strings on both my recurves.


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[Junkers88]

I am not a senior maker,... but I agree 18 strands is plenty. For a 45# a 12 strand would be on the low end. 14 strand would be better. 18 is overkill, but is perfectly okay. The question becomes is your bow build from material that will hold up to the extra shock FastFlight transmits to the limb. Your string maker should know. The manufacturer will be able to tell you best. What are you shooting?

I'm shooting a Samick Journey. According to the manufacturer and 3Rivers it is rated for a FF string.

[R.Armendariz]

I shoot 8 strand "skinny " strings.

[SwampRabbit]

To answer your origional question. Yes, it is perfectly fine to shoot the 18 strand FF out of your 45 samick.

Now, if you are going to order a custom string for it, you can probably go skinnier, etc. Just make sure you wait on cutting arrows until you get your new strings. Strings have an impact on tune. If you like that string... buy another. I always bought strings in pairs.

[Bisch]

A lot depends on the string material. There are a lot of low stretch string materials that are commonly referred to as "fast flight". The strand diameter has a lot to do with how many strands of a certain material would be best. There is nothing wrong with 18 strands. If you are ordering a string from Daniel, just tell him what you have and he will recommend and build a good string. Then WRITE DOWN what string material, and how many strands your new string is and always get the same thing when ordering a new one later on down the road. Different string materials can mess up your tune causing you to have to retune to the new material.

Bisch

[Junkers88]

Just ordered a new string from Hunters Choice. Oh man you guys are going to flip when you see the colors I chose.

[Bisch]

Just ordered a new string from Hunters Choice. Oh man you guys are going to flip when you see the colors I chose.

I'll almost guarantee you can't pick something crazier than most of us have already seen! Daniel is exclusively using BCY X now, isn't he?

Bisch

[Junkers88]

I'll almost guarantee you can't pick something crazier than most of us have already seen! Daniel is exclusively using BCY X now, isn't he?

Bisch

I don't know. He does say his X string starts as a 12 strand. I just picked colors and in the comments told him what weight and model of bow I'm shooting. I also ordered whiskers and the recurve silencers. Should be quiet.

[Bisch]

I don't know. He does say his X string starts as a 12 strand. I just picked colors and in the comments told him what weight and model of bow I'm shooting. I also ordered whiskers and the recurve silencers. Should be quiet.

Ok, now when you get them, make sure that he includes the info on the string:

1. String Material
2. Number of stands
3. Serving material and size
4. What the silencers are made of

And when you get the string and get it tuned to you and your arrows:

5. Measure the position of the silencers on the string
6. Measure how high your nocking point is above level

THEN WRITE ALL THAT DOWN on a sheet of paper and keep it in your archery box. It may be quite a while before you get another string, and if you want to avoid some headaches down the road, you will record all that info for future reference.

Bisch

[Junkers88]

Ok, now when you get them, make sure that he includes the info on the string:

1. String Material
2. Number of stands
3. Serving material and size
4. What the silencers are made of

And when you get the string and get it tuned to you and your arrows:

5. Measure the position of the silencers on the string
6. Measure how high your nocking point is above level

THEN WRITE ALL THAT DOWN on a sheet of paper and keep it in your archery box. It may be quite a while before you get another string, and if you want to avoid some headaches down the road, you will record all that info for future reference.

Bisch

Will do Bisch and thanks again for everything.

Richard.