Hi all how does one figure ot if a string is FF or Dacron?
Also what are the benefits of FF over Dacron and does it make a real difference in the average 40# longbow or recurve?
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Ian
FF V DACRON
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Re: FF V DACRON
HI Ian,
The main difference is FF / Astroflight / Dyneema / dyna etc etc is slightly thinner than Dacron. If the string came with a new bow the manufacturer will probably be the best bet to check the website for info or ask the question directly, and same would apply of a private purchase, unless said person doesn't know then I would suggest refer to manufacturer......
clear as mud really
cheers
sue
The main difference is FF / Astroflight / Dyneema / dyna etc etc is slightly thinner than Dacron. If the string came with a new bow the manufacturer will probably be the best bet to check the website for info or ask the question directly, and same would apply of a private purchase, unless said person doesn't know then I would suggest refer to manufacturer......
clear as mud really
cheers
sue
Re: FF V DACRON
Hi Ian,
For what it is worth have a read of the following document.
Daryl.
For what it is worth have a read of the following document.
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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Re: FF V DACRON
Thanks Daryl.
By the by are you still making bows?
Cheers
Ian
By the by are you still making bows?
Cheers
Ian
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Re: FF V DACRON
Ian, one way to check the difference is to try and cut an end strand with scissors; the FF won't cut, or be very difficult to cut, but the Dacron can be cut relatively easy. I found with my glass composite longbows DynaFlight 97 gave an increase in arrow speed equal to a bow with a five pound heavier draw weight.
Jeff
Jeff
Re: FF V DACRON
Hi Ian,
I am making some basic shoot off the knuckle longbows and Danish flat bows for the re-enactors.
Realistically I could get a better hourly pay rate working the checkout at my local supermarket.
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
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Re: FF V DACRON
Hi Jeff wow thats quite a difference.
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