Crossbow Material
DynaFLIGHT 97® Bowstring
The original high strength Dyneema® bowstring. The standard for most crossbows.
Durable and safe. Withstands the powerful release of a crossbow. Low (usually no) creep with the recommended number of strands - 26 or 28.
Only available in solid colors.
Recommended strands: 26-28
Approximate feet per pound waxed: 6,700
Spool sizes: 1/8 lb., 1/4 lb., or 1 lb.
The original high strength Dyneema® bowstring. The standard for most crossbows.
Durable and safe. Withstands the powerful release of a crossbow. Low (usually no) creep with the recommended number of strands - 26 or 28.
Only available in solid colors.
Recommended strands: 26-28
Approximate feet per pound waxed: 6,700
Spool sizes: 1/8 lb., 1/4 lb., or 1 lb.
Mercury 2 Bowstring
A larger version of the popular Mercury material, made from the highest Strength Dyneema®. Very low creep, for use in Crossbows and some compounds, as an alternate for Force 10. Only available in solid colors.
Recommended strands: 26-28
Approximate feet per pound waxed: 6,550
Spool sizes: 1/8 lb., 1/4 lb., or 1 lb.
A larger version of the popular Mercury material, made from the highest Strength Dyneema®. Very low creep, for use in Crossbows and some compounds, as an alternate for Force 10. Only available in solid colors.
Recommended strands: 26-28
Approximate feet per pound waxed: 6,550
Spool sizes: 1/8 lb., 1/4 lb., or 1 lb.
B55 Bowstring
For older crossbows.
100% high grade polyester (similar to Dacron)
Only available in solid colors.
Recommended strands: 20-24
Approximate feet per pound waxed: 4,300
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., or 1 lb.
For older crossbows.
100% high grade polyester (similar to Dacron)
Only available in solid colors.
Recommended strands: 20-24
Approximate feet per pound waxed: 4,300
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., or 1 lb.
Crossbow Center Serving
Braided Spectra; tough and very durable. Black and Brown are standard and stocked. Other colors available: Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Orange, Red, White.
Approximate breaking strength: 175 lbs.
Diameter: .030"
Approximate feet per pound: 2,800
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., 1 lb., or 45 yard jig
Braided Spectra; tough and very durable. Black and Brown are standard and stocked. Other colors available: Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Orange, Red, White.
Approximate breaking strength: 175 lbs.
Diameter: .030"
Approximate feet per pound: 2,800
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., 1 lb., or 45 yard jig
030" Diameter Halo Center Serving
Smoother finish, braided Spectra. See available colors.
Approximate breaking strength: 215 lbs.
Diameter: .030"
Approximate feet per pound: 2,850
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., 1 lb., or 40 yard jig
Smoother finish, braided Spectra. See available colors.
Approximate breaking strength: 215 lbs.
Diameter: .030"
Approximate feet per pound: 2,850
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., 1 lb., or 40 yard jig
Crossbow End Serving
3D Recommended. 3 ply Dyneema or Spectra.
See available colors.
Approximate breaking strength: 60 lbs.
Diameter: .016"
Approximate feet per pound: 9,500
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., 1 lb., or 120 yard jig
3D Recommended. 3 ply Dyneema or Spectra.
See available colors.
Approximate breaking strength: 60 lbs.
Diameter: .016"
Approximate feet per pound: 9,500
Spool sizes: 1/4 lb., 1 lb., or 120 yard jig
Crossbow 'Cocking' Cord
750 lb. test braided Spectra. Black or brown stocked. Other colors available: Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Orange, Red, White.
Spool sizes: 20 feet, 50 feet or 100 feet
750 lb. test braided Spectra. Black or brown stocked. Other colors available: Fluorescent Green, Fluorescent Orange, Red, White.
Spool sizes: 20 feet, 50 feet or 100 feet
Colors available: A range of colors is available for all materials - please see our Bowstring Color Chart. You can also download a pdf version.
Bowstring Specifications: We show the approximate feet per pound, so string makers can get an idea of how many finished strings can be built from a spool. Due to variables in the manufacturing process, we cannot guarantee exact lengths, particularly in fluorescent colors.
Breaking Strengths: We no longer publish breaking strengths because discrepancies occur, due to different test methods. We will provide minimum breaking strength information upon request. It should be noted that all our materials far exceed the strength required to perform satisfactorily as a bowstring material.
Bowstring Diameter / Recommended Number of Strands: All bowstring material is relatively flat in a single strand, so it is not appropriate to publish a diameter of the individual strand. The important issue is how many strands are required to give a satisfactory nock fit, which is what our recommendations show. These numbers can vary according to nock type / size and personal preference. Recommended strands are for typical modern compound bows. Plus or minus two strands is normal. Recurve bows normally use two fewer strands.
BCY manufactures and supplies products in accordance with these specifications. If used correctly, the material will serve the purpose for which it was intended - a bowstring or a serving material. All products we manufacture are extensively tested. We offer a full range of material for the archery market. There are many variables which can significantly affect performance of the bowstring material. Some examples include: Number of strands and twists, type of serving material, tightness of serving material, width of cam grooves on bow, amount of lubrication, type of release, condition of cam wheel, yoke system on cables, degree of string maintenance. As BCY cannot control these variables, BCY cannot accept responsibility for problems arising from strings, cables or servings.
8125, 452Xtra, DynaFLIGHT 97, and X-99 are registered trademarks of BCY
Dyneema is a registered trademark of DSM
Dacron was a registered trademark of Dupont
Fast Flight was a registered trademark of Brownell & Co.
Bowstring Specifications: We show the approximate feet per pound, so string makers can get an idea of how many finished strings can be built from a spool. Due to variables in the manufacturing process, we cannot guarantee exact lengths, particularly in fluorescent colors.
Breaking Strengths: We no longer publish breaking strengths because discrepancies occur, due to different test methods. We will provide minimum breaking strength information upon request. It should be noted that all our materials far exceed the strength required to perform satisfactorily as a bowstring material.
Bowstring Diameter / Recommended Number of Strands: All bowstring material is relatively flat in a single strand, so it is not appropriate to publish a diameter of the individual strand. The important issue is how many strands are required to give a satisfactory nock fit, which is what our recommendations show. These numbers can vary according to nock type / size and personal preference. Recommended strands are for typical modern compound bows. Plus or minus two strands is normal. Recurve bows normally use two fewer strands.
BCY manufactures and supplies products in accordance with these specifications. If used correctly, the material will serve the purpose for which it was intended - a bowstring or a serving material. All products we manufacture are extensively tested. We offer a full range of material for the archery market. There are many variables which can significantly affect performance of the bowstring material. Some examples include: Number of strands and twists, type of serving material, tightness of serving material, width of cam grooves on bow, amount of lubrication, type of release, condition of cam wheel, yoke system on cables, degree of string maintenance. As BCY cannot control these variables, BCY cannot accept responsibility for problems arising from strings, cables or servings.
8125, 452Xtra, DynaFLIGHT 97, and X-99 are registered trademarks of BCY
Dyneema is a registered trademark of DSM
Dacron was a registered trademark of Dupont
Fast Flight was a registered trademark of Brownell & Co.
BCY Bowstring
155 Industrial Park Road
Middletown CT 06457
USA
155 Industrial Park Road
Middletown CT 06457
USA
Telephone: (860) 632 - 7115
