Strings

Mississippi1 · Post by **Mississippi1** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:07 am

So what is the main difference in a Flemish string and and endless loop type?

paulaboutform · Post by **paulaboutform** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 11:19 am

The endless loop is made with a continuous strand of string wrapped around posts then twisted and served on the ends and middle. Yes, this is very simplified. The Flemish is made with X number of independent strands twisted together to form one string and is only served in the middle.
The Flemish is much gentler feeling with less perceived noise and vibration. I recommend using the Flemish as it's nicer to shoot and just looks way cooler.

Paul

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:05 pm

X2, they are stronger in the loop as well.

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:09 pm

X-2 As Paul said Flemish strings...Can and is a very important factor in the fine tuning of your crossbow. At least for me anyhow..With the options of a custom Flemish, you can try different string materials, mess around with strand counts, can make a big difference in the performance of your bow, speed wise, vibration noise, and the look's, Pretty, Pretty. It took me awhile before i found the perfect combination's that fit me and my bows. Hope i have not confused you to much. With my rambling.....

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 12:45 pm

Last night after many questions I ordered a custom flemish string from 8ptbuk. I'm really looking forward to coupling that with the custom Spynal Tapp bolts I just ordered from Jerry at South Shore Archery.

DaveShooter · Post by **DaveShooter** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 1:28 pm

paulaboutform wrote:The endless loop is made with a continuous strand of string wrapped around posts then twisted and served on the ends and middle. Yes, this is very simplified. The Flemish is made with X number of independent strands twisted together to form one string and is only served in the middle.
The Flemish is much gentler feeling with less perceived noise and vibration. I recommend using the Flemish as it's nicer to shoot and just looks way cooler.

Paul

X2 on that !!!

BrotherRon · Post by **BrotherRon** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:10 pm

It is recommended that an ADF be installed before using custom flemish strings as it will help protect both you and your limbs in case of an accidental dri-fire.

And the sound of a dri-fire without an ADF installed is both cringe worthy and heart wrenching.

Yes, I speak from experience

Ron

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 2:55 pm

Mississippi has an ADF on the Micro, unless he bought one that was hacked!

Mississippi1 · Post by **Mississippi1** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:03 pm

Mine is totally virgin at this time. Right outa the box. Hope to change that soon but I'll be keeping the ADF

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:05 pm

That is good to hear. It is not a matter of if you dry fire, but when. I swore I would never do it, and I have a few under my belt now. Luckily it was 175# Ibex, and it survived without issue. I don't think the little hyper model will make it!

Mississippi1 · Post by **Mississippi1** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:11 pm

Yeah 270 lbs of force would probably blow it up.

BrotherRon · Post by **BrotherRon** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:15 pm

xcaliber wrote:Mississippi has an ADF on the Micro, unless he bought one that was hacked!

Guess I should put my bifocals on when reading posts.

xcaliber · Post by **xcaliber** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:18 pm

BrotherRon wrote:
xcaliber wrote:Mississippi has an ADF on the Micro, unless he bought one that was hacked!
Guess I should put my bifocals on when reading posts.

Why? It takes the fun out of it! I don't even know where mine are right now.

BrotherRon · Post by **BrotherRon** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 3:22 pm

CrazyAce · Post by **CrazyAce** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 6:40 pm

TheBig1 wrote:Last night after many questions I ordered a custom flemish string from 8ptbuk. I'm really looking forward to coupling that with the custom Spynal Tapp bolts I just ordered from Jerry at South Shore Archery.

I have one of his strings... YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. He's a great string maker. And if you got the whiskers it looks so much better

Can't say enough good things about the string makers here. I am looking to try my hand at it but feel daunted now that I see the pro's work..

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