Flemish Twist Bowstrings - Why?

Why use a Flemish Twist Bowstring.  And no it's not just because they look cool.

I've built bows and bowstrings for over 50 years and I'll tell ya straight up why many bowyers prefer the endless string over the Flemish String.  They make the endless string because it's easier and cheaper to build.

Now, they will give you all kinds of reasons, they will even invent reasons to create a buyers market for their string, bottom line, they build them to make money.

The beauty of the Flemish string is in it's purpose.  That is, it gives you the ability to adjust your brace height.

 Brace height

Being able to twist your string, (not reccommended with an endless string) Allows you to fine tune your bow to your shooting style, arrow spine, and bow efficiency and quietness.  With most Flemish strings, 3 twists will alter brace height by 1/4" up or down.

This allows you to have more leeway in the arrows you shoot.  Brace height is the most important element in tuning a traditional bow for quiet and consistent performance.

Remember, marketers want to sell stuff.   Think twice before you believe anything they want to sell, I mean tell you.

I have a string build along on my website for those of you interested in building your own Flemish String.

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