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Title: b50 strand count
Post by: ericmerg on September 09, 2012, 10:37:00 PM
ive been trying to find a good list of how many strands i need to use for my 80# bows i dont want a super thick string ive been using 20 strands but feel that may be a bit extreme
Title: Re: b50 strand count
Post by: J. Holden on September 10, 2012, 08:20:00 AM
Ericmerg,

80#'s?!  Wow, that's impressive.  Sorry I can't help you out with your question.  But, try looking up Josh Sowerby, a.k.a. Oliverstacy, here on tradgang.  He makes string's as a side business and does a great job!  Good luck.

-Jeremy  :coffee:
Title: Re: b50 strand count
Post by: Roy from Pa on September 10, 2012, 08:23:00 AM
I wouldn't go less than 16.
Title: Re: b50 strand count
Post by: D on September 16, 2012, 09:39:00 PM
I built a 70# boo backed ipe and I used 16 strand and didn't have any problem but I'm with Roy I wouldn't go any less than 16 with that much weight.