Jamie, that's exactly what I've heard, and why I bought some to try. I've never had 'a problem' with how my bows shoot with B-50, with creep, stretch, duability, speed, or the feel at the shot... BUT if in the end I prefer D97, if only because of how it feels at the shot, that's reason enough for me to switch string material.

I admit, I've been hesitant to try a low stretch material because I've heard many folks declare it would be detrimental to a wooden bow, and I'm not about to spend the time and effort on my bows that I do, only to have them ruined by the string. But lately I've heard more and more insist no damage will be done, so I'm willing to give it a shot.

I've launched countless thousands of arrows from wooden bows of various sorts (selfbows, bbo's, sinew backed bows, etc.)braced with D97 strings in the last 15 years. not a single instance of ill effect or even any long term effects on bows that I've been shooting for 10 years with the same Dynaflight string. added bonus of these low-stretch string materials is that you cannot wear them out, at least I never have and I have some over 10 years old that have seen countless trips to the woods and thousands of shots. I have worn out b-50 strings from dragging them through the briars and such for a few years.

and how the shot "feels" is the big difference, and was the deal maker for me. less vibration, less bump in the hand, both of which are inherent in the low mass, light handled wooden bows we are all talking about. I proved it to myself by going out and shooting a bow with two different strings. shoot a few with B-50, switch strings, shoot a few with D97. back and forth for several rounds and I was sold very quickly. every bow I make gets braced with a D97 string.

Thanks for the input, Jamie. I appreciate it and I respect your opinion. Hopefully I'll get one twisted up this weekend.

OMG...
Bowjunkie is going high tech???? I love it Bro.

Roy that sure is a good looking bow.  I really like the color of the boo.  The horn tips are awesome too.  Well done my friend.  I got some different strings from Good ol Mr. Art and Roy you will for sure notice a big difference.  A good difference.

Very nice Roy!

Well she is all done, I like her a lot:)

 

 

LMAO, the dog went belly up when he seen me draw her back:)

 

Looks great Roy. And that's a purdy dress you have on the wall.      

Josh, don't make me come out there son:)

That is a beauty! Love the color and natual look of the bamboo.

Looks awesome Roy!!! Definitely looks like it's gonna perform well.

Good looking bow!

Its okay, I guess.

Nice Roy but you mean no full draw in the buckskin dress.

wow...........thats all i need to say really just seeing one of the masters working was amazing
grats and thanks

That's a great idea Rob! How 'bout it Roy? Money shot in the honey dress.  
         
You won't find me in Alaska Roy. Big country here

$50.00's  

I'll start the collection Roy
Should have a check in the mail tomorrow morning

On a more serious note, that bow is spectacular. Maybe someday I'll drop on by for a lesson or two.
Really great bow.    

I know this might go to his head but Roy gives pretty good lessons.