Good day gents what materials other than B50 and Fast Flight are good for making bowstrings? Here in SA those two materials aren't sold as far as I know so I'm looking for alternatives. Thanks in advance.

I did another look and found some bowstring material locally. But I would still like to here of alternatives should the supply run out.

Most of us buy bowstring material though the Internet few local suppliers.

I've never used it  but linen thread was used in the past.   Also silk.  Never used that either.   Might be someone here who has done it.

Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated.

I've heard some folks use one of the newer fishing lines to make up bow strings. I still prefer dedicated bow string material.

Quote from: Pat B on September 14, 2020, 09:34:47 AM
I've heard some folks use one of the newer fishing lines to make up bow strings. I still prefer dedicated bow string material.

I  did that and it made a fine string.  If nothing else is available it's an option but the relative cost per yard is prohibitive. 

Had completely forgotten about that string until you mentioned it.