56.5 inch ACTUAL D97/"Fast Flight" Flemish Twist Bow String - Fluorescent Yellow

Description

String Details
This listing is for a double-loop Flemish Twist bow string for your traditional recurve or long bow, made from DynaFLIGHT 97. The string will arrive in an envelope including some instructions.
This is a pre-made string sold AS-IS
, available at a discount from my custom strings. Please read the details carefully to make sure it will work with your bow!
Both bundles used for the Flemish Twist are Fluorescent Yellow.
The actual, just-measured length of this string is 56.5". It will work for a bow that measures about 59-60".
It's made from 12 strands of DynaFLIGHT 97, a high-strength, low-stetch, low-creep bow string material. It is a "Fast Flight-type" bow string material.
The larger loop, intended to be the top loop, measures about 1-5/8". The smaller loop, for the bottom, measures 1-3/8". These loop sizes will work best with a Recurve bow, but could also work well on many Long Bows.
The middle section of the string is served with 7" of black serving, offset 3" towards the top loop, and 4" towards the bottom.
Check out my other listing for custom Flemish Twist bow strings!
String Length
The length options for the strings are the
actual string length
. There are a few ways to find out what length of string you actually need for your bow.
Option 1: Measure your old string.
This is the best and easiest way to get the right length. String your bow to the recommended/preferred brace height. Remove it from the bow without letting it untwist. Loop one end around a nail or something, and measure the string while you pull it completely taut. Write down this measurement.
When you select a length, round up to the nearest inch.
(Ex: String measures 58 3/4", order a 59" string.)
If your old string is Dacron, order a string up to 1" longer than the old string.
The new string will not stretch as much.
Option 2: Select a string length 3" shorter than your marked bow length.
If your bow has a length measurement written on it (ex: 64" AMO), generally speaking you'll want a string that is
3" shorter than the bow
(61" actual string length). The AMO Standard specified that the AMO bow length was 3 inches longer than the string length at optimal brace height.
If your bow does not say AMO, the instructions are the same. The AMO "standard" is actually no longer officially in use, although it is still common to reference, and used by some bow makers unofficially.
An older recommendation was that long bows needed a string 3" shorter than the bow, and recurves needed a string 4" shorter than the bow.
I would urge you to stick to the 3" recommendation.
This recommendation used to be made for Dacron/Polyester strings. D97 will not stretch nearly as much, and in many cases a 4" shorter string will be too short. A string that is slightly long can be shortened up considerably just by twisting it more -- but you can't make a short string longer.
Option 3: Measure your bow yourself, and subtract 3".
If your bow does not have a length written on it somewhere, and you don't have an old string for it, you can measure it yourself. Measure along the belly (the side pointed toward you while holding it) of the bow from one nock to the other. Do your best to follow any curvature of the bow's limbs, because this does count in the bow's "length." (You don't have to follow the pistol grip shape.) Write down this length. You'll want a string that is
3" shorter than this "nock-to-nock" length
. If the length you get is a fraction of an inch, round up.
DynaFLIGHT 97
DynaFLIGHT 97 is a modern, high-strength bow string material made by BCY Fibers. It's made from a material called Dyneema SK75. It's very durable. It will not stretch much when the bow is strung or drawn, and it should not "creep" much over time. No more constant brace height adjustments!
Maybe you've heard of or read about "Fast Flight-type" strings. D97 falls in this category. This is different from older bow string materials, usually made from polyester ("Dacron," Brownell B50, BCY B55). These older materials are weaker and tended to stretch and creep a lot. It makes for a little different feel while drawing and shooting your bow. But ask any archer who has made the switch, and most will tell you they'll never switch back.
While most modern "traditional" recurve and long bows are built to tolerate these newer string materials, some makers/manufacturers specify to use Dacron/B50 only. (Vintage bows especially.)
Check your manual, or ask your manufacturer or bow maker if it is acceptable to use D97 or other "Fast Flight-type" string materials.
I am not liable for any bow damage that might result from failing to follow your bow maker's recommendations.
Usually, if your bow has tip overlays/reinforced tips, it should be fine -- and really, it is mostly just very thin strings that risk damaging your bow. I myself make and shoot all-wood long bows, and I have used D97 and similar materials for years without any issues, and no damage to my bows. This is on a variety of woods, with and without tip overlays. I've talked to many other bow makers who have done the same. But again: Follow your bow maker's recommendations.
NOTE: D97 is currently the only bow string material that I use and sell.
Shipping
I offer free shipping as the standard option. When selecting this option the string will be sent as standard mail in a non-machineable stamped envelope.
Free shipping through standard mail does not come with a tracking number.
I've had a few
rare occasions
of the US Postal Service having issues sending the strings as standard mail, and asking for additional postage or sending strings back. Be aware of this! I've done my best to read through USPS guidelines and comply with all of their rules, but sometimes a picky postal worker might have some issue with the package and request additional postage.
Because of this I also offer upgraded shipping at a cost of .99 to send it as a First Class Mail Package, which includes a tracking number.
I can also ship using Priority Mail, if speedy delivery is of utmost importance to you. I make my strings in a first-in, first-out basis, as the orders are made. If you pay for Priority Mail shipping you'll also "jump the line," and the string will be my first priority in building and getting in the mail.
Packaging is minimalistic—just a an envelope with a details/instruction sheet. In most cases no unnecessary plastic packaging. Doing what I can to reduce the amount of single-use plastics I use!
Until I have reason to change this policy, as long as strings are returned un-used and un-damaged,
I will continue to offer hassle-free returns, exchanges, or refunds
.
About Me
I am a hobby bow-maker, and I make strings for some extra cash. I have been making primitive bows since 2012, and have always made my own strings for those bows.
This isn't my full-time job, just something I do on the side. Although it a part of a part of a larger self-employment strategy, I'm also
not looking to make it my full time job
.
I stand by my strings, and believe them to be of high quality, competitive with the strings made by professional string makers
who do this kind of work day in and day out. But know that there could be some variance.
Most strings will be completed within a day or two of receiving the order, and sent out the day it's finished or the next day. Many times it is done same day!
If you have any problems, please let me know! I will always do my best to work with you and sort out any issues that you might have, and I hold myself to a standard of excellent customer service. All I ask is for some understanding and patience. I am just a regular guy trying to make some extra dough, and gain a little bit of freedom through self-employment.
Keep an eye on my listings, as I plan to expand my offerings beyond bow strings in the near future.
Thank you so much for checking out my listings!