Description
BCY 8125® Bowstring Material
The BCY 8125 Bowstring material is one of the most popular choices among Olympic recurve archers worldwide. Made from 100% SK75 Dyneema® fibre, it offers an excellent balance of speed, durability, and consistency, making it ideal for high-performance bowstrings.
Whether you are building a custom recurve string or a compound bowstring, this material delivers reliable performance and long service life. As a result, it remains a preferred choice for archers, string builders, and coaches around the world.
High-Speed Performance
BCY 8125 is known for its lightweight construction and fast arrow speeds. The material transfers energy efficiently from the bow to the arrow, helping archers achieve consistent performance shot after shot.
Furthermore, its low-stretch characteristics help maintain stable brace height and string performance over time.
Trusted by Competitive Archers
Many Olympic-style recurve archers choose this string material because of its proven track record in competition. In addition, some compound archers also prefer it for its smooth feel and dependable shooting characteristics.
Consequently, BCY 8125 has become one of the most recognised bowstring materials in modern target archery.
Features
- 100% SK75 Dyneema® fibre
- High-speed performance
- Excellent durability
- Low stretch characteristics
- Suitable for custom bowstring building
- Preferred by Olympic recurve archers
- Also suitable for many compound setups
- Available in a wide range of colours
Specifications
Recommended Strands
- 18–22 Strands
Approximate Feet Per Pound (Waxed)
- 8,200 ft/lb
Available Spool Sizes
- 1/8 lb
- 1/4 lb
- 1 lb
Colour Options
BCY 8125 is available in numerous solid, fluorescent, and two-colour combinations including Black, White, Red, Royal Blue, Electric Blue, Purple, Teal, Green, Yellow, Pink, Fluo Orange, Fluo Green, Mountain Berry, Root Beer, Patriot, Winter Camo, and many more. Multicolour (speckled) options are also available in the 8125 range.
Why Choose BCY 8125?
A quality bowstring starts with quality material. BCY 8125 combines speed, durability, and proven competition performance, making it a top choice for archers who demand reliable results from their equipment.
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