So I just ordered some new medium Uukha Gobi's which means I am going to need a new string since the limbs on my riser are currently longs. This is my first recurve so I have a lot to learn.
I have made my own compound strings for the last 10 years and have many spools of 452x but have read mixed reviews on using it for a traditional bow. I don't want to screw up my limbs so what would everyone suggest to make an endless loop string? I have never tried to make a flemish string. Which leads to the question am I better off shooting a Flemish twist string?
Since I am low on Bcy 3d and Halo should I add to the cart D97 or 8125 which seems to be the materials of choice based upon what I have read but then Jake Kaminski seems to be a fan of 652 from what I have seen on his video's?
Then with the Gobi's if it is a 64" bow, 21" riser with medium limbs am I still making a 61" string or something else due to the greater curve than most limbs?
Thanks in advance!
I have no experience making strings for super curves, but my go-to recipe for years has been 12 strands D97 with .021 serving. Also use 18 strands BCY -X but I don't find enough difference to justify the cost.
Without looking up the price of the D97 and BcY -x I assume the X is more expensive.
Right now I am leaning 8125. It seems to be mentioned more often.
Uukha limbs are about indestructible. If you have a lot of 452, I say use it.
I have D97 and BCYX , Going back to all D97 when I get the BCYX used up...
The X99 seems to hit all the marks pretty well. Especially that it never moves. 20 strands.
Lots of choices in materials.
Sounds like you got more of a Supercurve style limb.
I did some research on Borders supercurve limbs and this is what he recommended for his limbs.
8125 or D-97 and he said he thought it was important to have more twists in the those strings on his bows.
He said those 2 materials and additional twists were more forgiving and easier on the bows limbs in general shooting scenarios and in the case of a dry fire.Kinda like a shock absorber.
I think some materials are too low stretch and have no give.Though some may like that.I personally don't.
I personally like a flemish twist on a recurve.But do shoot some endless strings.The flemish is softer where it contacts the bows string grooves on the curves with a flemish twist.