BCY B55 Bowstring Material, Fluorescent Orange
BCY B55 is a durable 100% polyester bowstring material with minimal stretch, ideal for recurve bows and traditional archery. This fluorescent orange 1/4 lb. spool offers excellent performance for DIY string builders.
BCY B55 Bowstring Material
The BCY B55 represents a proven choice for archers who build their own bowstrings or prefer traditional equipment. This 100% polyester material delivers the durability and low-stretch characteristics that serious archers demand.
Key Features
- Material Composition: 100% polyester construction, engineered for strength and consistency
- Stretch Characteristics: Very low stretch for reliable performance and minimal creep over time
- Visibility: Fluorescent orange color aids in field visibility and safety
- Quantity: 1/4 lb. spool provides ample material for multiple string builds
Ideal Applications
The B55 is the preferred choice for recurve bow builders and works well with traditional bows. It is also compatible with older compound crossbows and traditional bows that lack reinforced limb tips.
Recommended Specifications
BCY recommends using 12-16 strands when building recurve bowstrings, allowing you to customize strand count based on your specific bow requirements and desired performance characteristics.
Why Choose B55
Whether you're a seasoned string builder or exploring traditional archery, the B55 offers the reliability and performance that comes from decades of archery heritage. Its low-stretch properties ensure consistent arrow flight and reduced maintenance over the life of your string.
Features
- 100% polyester
- similar to dacron but with better durability and lower stretch
- primarily used for recurves. can also be used on older compound crossbows and traditional bows without reinforced limb tips.
- recommended strands: 12-16 for recurves
- approximate feet per pound waxed: 4,300
- available in colors: black, buckskin, cedar, dark brown, flo green, flo orange, green, gun metal, kiwi, md brown/tan, olive, red, rootbeer, royal blue, silver
