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string recommendations for a 90 lbs. ewb 78" ntn

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Josh B:
I'm building a Russian olive English warbow and looking for string material and number of strands  recommendations.  I'm shooting for 90# at 31" . I'm at 90# @ 24" now and I can already see that b-50 won't work!  Thanks, Josh

fishfinder401:
just bite the bullet and get some fast flight. i personally use 20 strands, but that's thick compared to what you need, if you have horn knocks on, you can go much thinner

adb:
Yes, you're right, B50 won't work on heavier bows. Fast flight, or some other ultra low stretch material is the way to go.

Josh B:
Thanks for the info. Gentleman.  I am planning to put pronghorn tips I made on the bow if it should make it that far.  Considering this is my first English warbow and using a wood I know nothing about, I am very cautiously  optimistic  of the outcome.  In other words, I don't want to put fancy tips on firewood.  However, should it survive that long, how many strands do you recommend with horn nocks ?  Thanks again,  Josh

adb:
With or without horn nocks doesn't really matter. For bows <60#, I use 14 strand. For bows > 60#, I use 16-18 strands. You don't need that many strands. Each single strand of FF has a breaking strength of around 90#. I use more strands on heavy bows only because it's easier on my fingers. A thicker string is easier and less painful to pull.

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