Endless vs Flemish Fast Flight

[DAbersold]

#6668

My new bow will be here on Tues. (Samick Squall #55@28, Yes it’s FF compatible) I’m having a devil of a time deciding what type and material string I want to go with. Other than the traditional aspect of flemish strings, is there any differences, advantages, or disadvantages of them vs endless strings? Both on Dacron or high performance strings?

[Stephen Graf]

#54415

Are you getting the bow from the maker? If so, I am sure it will come with a string. Most likely a flemish twist.

My humble opinion is that a flemish twist is easier to deal with, to make, and to keep accessories like dampers installed in.

In the long run, it is just what you get used to. Let us know if the bow comes without a string….

[Hiram]

#59291

Flemish looks cool, and is usually more quiet.
Endless has less shoot in time if built to the correct length and usually 1 or 2 feet faster. Big deal Ha?
I like flemish! FF provides more speed. Bow must be compatible or you will ruin it!

[DAbersold]

#59427

Well, I went with a flemish fast flight string. The deciding factor was that I have a bunch of carbon arrows that shoot a bit stiff out of my new bow. I’m hoping the FF string will put them in the ballpark. Then, by messing with the point weight, I can get them to shoot well.

[MOUNTAINSLICKER]

#17637

For me the real test is in the field far away from repairs. A properly made flemish string can withstand several stands bieng cut or broken and still shoot. One cut endless strand and you better have a backup string with you.

[George D. Stout]

#17903

You should always have a backup string with you, even if you are shooting in the back yard….I have two backup strings in my pack at all times. I like both types of strings and use both. Mostly it depends on the bow and what I have in the cupboard. Plus, I only make endless loops when I make my own strings. An old habit from the 1960’s 8^).

I really don’t think there is much difference in performance with well made strings. I do know when using dacron, you have less stretch to worry about with an endless loop. That said, it is easier to adjust the flemish-twist when you do need to change brace height.

As for the T-word, everyone I knew in the 1960’s was shooting endless loops, because that is what came with every bow sold, and what was available commercially. We have much more selection today in strings, bows, and everything archery.

[donw]

#38687

i’ve shot nothing but flemish for years in both ff and b-50…

one advantage a flemish has is that you may disassemble and reassemble it if you wish (to lengthen or shorten)

i’ve had good luck with the flemish.

they’re very easily constructed and look really good with multi-colored bundles, serving and silencers installed…plus you can color co-ordinate it your bow if you so choose.

🙂

[MOUNTAINSLICKER]

#53561

Couple of thoughts on strings. Use what works for you. Cutting a string in the field is a known issue. I don’t want to take time to change strings especially in a tree stand. If string is made correctly you can keep shooting Flemish. The old rule of thumb was make string 10x the bows poundage. Thus a B50 Dacron with 50 lbs of breaking strength would only require a 10 strand string for a 50lb bow. Most people make these and newer fast flite etc much thicker. A 14 strand would allow 4 strands to be cut and be safe. Extra weight means slower arrow and less efficiency but quieter bow. Also less strands means double serving sometimes.

[Jason Wesbrock]

#54564

I purposely have not jumped on the skinny string (4-, 6-, or 8-strand) bandwagon for the same reasons mountainslicker outlined. To me, bowstrings and arrow fletching are a lot like brakes on a car; they’re not the place for pushing the lower end of limits. To me, a little basic insurance is more than worth one or two feet-per-second of arrow speed.

That being said, with a few rare exceptions, I’ve always used endless strings. Like George said, they were what most everyone shot decades ago. Since my paternal grandfather operated an archery shop out of his basement in the 60s, endless strings were what I first learned to make.

My normal bowstring is a 12-strand endless Dyna97. Last season, after 25+ years of bowhunting, I finally cut my first strand…with a tree saw while pruning braches while my bow was across my lap. Stupid? Yes. A few thousand shots later, and I’m still shooting that string today.

[Buckhorn73]

#54781

I make and use both, one just as consistent as the other. If there is a difference in the shot from either string it may be that I find the Flemish quieter – I am speaking about dacron here, however.

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