BOO STRING QUESTION

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BOO STRING QUESTION

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I am planning to buy a boo string for my exomax. I wanted to get some input before I order from people who have them. Any input on whether I should go 36 or 40 strand-why? also cat whiskers or not-why?? Do they make a lot of speed or sound difference? I have an excel string on now. how different will it be? The guy at Excalibur said their flemish string would give me another 10-15fps. is that something I will notice on a boo string also?? Sorry for all the Questions. I just want to be sure before i buy a custom string or not... thx
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Re: BOO STRING QUESTION

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JB2010 wrote:I am planning to buy a boo string for my exomax.

You are a smart man! 8)

I would go with 40 strand. You will get a slight loss of speed. However, you will gain a much more accurate bow with less vibrations. I say either way on the cat whiskers . . .but, I think no if you go with the 40 strand string . . .they take away from the speed. I'd rather have the 40 strand without the whiskers than the 36 strand with the whiskers . . .they will have very similiar feel and sound.

No, the Boo string will not give you the same speed as the FFF. However, the Boo will be more consistant and WAY better made. The Boo string will probably last you a lifetime.

The 40 strand string has the BEST seating of the nock. The best.
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
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Re: BOO STRING QUESTION

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I also dont have an sts but might get one later on. Should I go with 4" or 5" serving?
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Re: BOO STRING QUESTION

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That's up to you. If you're getting an STS soon, go with 5", if you're not sure whether you're getting one, go with 4". You loose speed with longer serving, also you can send your string back to Boo and he'll reserve it for the cost of serving plus shipping.
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Hard to beat, rotate and keep waxed and it will serve you a long time, there's no better.

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Re: BOO STRING QUESTION

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for the speed part

Boo 36strand with cat whiskers: 330fps on my equinox
Excal FFF string on the same bow: 343fps
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Re: BOO STRING QUESTION

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Here's the speed numbers I got on the two strings with my Exomax . . .no whiskers on the Boo . . .

Excalibur FFF
Shot string . . . 325,329,327,328,328,327,328,325,324,329

Average . . . 327.125 FPS


Boo Custom 36 Strand Flemish
Shot string . . . 323,321,325,325,322,322,330,323,326,327

Average . . . 324.125 FPS

The 40 strand will be a couple of FPS slower . . .however, the feel of the bow and the consistancy will be better.

Number 1 reason to get a 40 strand . . .I will be jealous . . .I don't have one. The 36 strand is a darn good choice too.

I would go ahead and get the 5".
I'd rather wear out than rust out.
Perception trumps intention.

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Re: BOO STRING QUESTION

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Thx for all the input. I ordered the 40 strand with 5" serving and no whiskers. I am sure I will have an sts by the time I get my string in a few months. Im slowly transforming this exomax into a new beast. I cant wait to get the string!
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