Which bowstring should I use?

Yonniol

New member
Hi there,

I have:

KAP Evo II/T-Rex II 23" Riser
KAP Evo II Limbs 24# (but thinking of upgrading to 28#)

and am currently using a Dacron string.

I am looking to change strings, which do you think I should change to?

Also, how do I know if my bow can support the newer materials (450+ / 8190)?

Thanks!
 

Tuck

New member
I would get a standard fast flight string, not bother with anything more special unless you get a high end setup.


Eat, Drink, Shoot, Enjoy.
 

carl7

New member
May be a good idea to first try the new (non-Dacron) string with your 24# limbs, you might be surprised at the better performance. Easton claims a 5# increase over Dacron which seems to be true.
 

Yonniol

New member
I would get a standard fast flight string, not bother with anything more special unless you get a high end setup.


Eat, Drink, Shoot, Enjoy.
Is it just because of the set up? Or would my bow actually not handle it? Because the string could be possibly the cheapest thing to upgrade and it needs replacing now. Thanks :)

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May be a good idea to first try the new (non-Dacron) string with your 24# limbs, you might be surprised at the better performance. Easton claims a 5# increase over Dacron which seems to be true.
So that would make it 29#?

Also, which should i upgrade, limbs or riser. I have about ?200 to spare.

Thanks!
 

Tuck

New member
No, it's because there is no point in worrying which blend of non Dacron you are using. Better to invest in decent stabilisers, sight, etc. What you change depends on what your reasons for doing it are.
Longer distances? Then new string and more efficient heavier limbs IF YOU CAN HANDLE THEM WITHOUT LOSING FORM.
Talk to coaches or experienced archers in your club about your entire setup, your goals and what would be best to achieve it.
Better to improve form, you cannot buy points on a round.


Eat, Drink, Shoot, Enjoy.
 

Yonniol

New member
No, it's because there is no point in worrying which blend of non Dacron you are using. Better to invest in decent stabilisers, sight, etc. What you change depends on what your reasons for doing it are.
Longer distances? Then new string and more efficient heavier limbs IF YOU CAN HANDLE THEM WITHOUT LOSING FORM.
Talk to coaches or experienced archers in your club about your entire setup, your goals and what would be best to achieve it.
Better to improve form, you cannot buy points on a round.


Eat, Drink, Shoot, Enjoy.
Thank you!
 
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