by Will Bowman | Mar 10, 2025 | Bowstring Theory
About Vectran Vectran is a high-performance multifilament yarn spun from liquid crystal polymer (LCP). Developed in the late 20th century, it is renowned for its exceptional strength and durability. Originating from the innovative minds at Kuraray Co., Ltd., Vectran...
by Will Bowman | May 20, 2021 | Bowstring Theory
Strand count matters. The more strands there are in the string the heavier the string and the more resistance it has to creep under loads. When deciding what you should use for strand count there are some things you need to take into consideration. Material The first...
by Will Bowman | May 20, 2021 | Bowstring Theory
At Bowman’s Bowstrings, our most popular material types for strings are BCY X99, Vec 99, BCY Mercury, BCY 8125, and Bloodline B99: BCY X99 80% SK99 Highest Quality Dyneema® – 20% Vectran.All the benefits and performance of BCY-X.When compared to BCY-X,...
by Will Bowman | May 20, 2021 | Bowstring Theory
DSM’s (website) super-strong ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber branded as Dyneema® offers maximum strength with minimum weight. This makes the number of possible applications virtually unlimited. Dyneema® fiber is produced in a patented gel...
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