bowcoach,

* I'm assuming you're using a recurve bow, since you didn't provide that info.

Thank you for your response.  Yes I am using a takedown recurve bow.  Sorry I didn't include that.

 It's best to use an arrow shaft saw. Which you can find at most archery shops and online stores. Don't try using your dremel.   I'm sure it wouldn't cost much to have another shop cut the arrows to size for you since you've run into problems with your current shop.

I guess I'll try the pro shop an hour away.  I'm sure the prices are reasonable for those who use them often, but I likely won't be using them even once each year.

Strands are really only a factor for nock fit, as the materials made today are so strong you could get by with two or three strands, but obviously, you'll need to make sure to have string that will fit your nocks.

So then aside from Nock fit, am I correct to interpret your comment to mean that material is not necessarily a critical factor?  The shop I was using (and remember I do not trust them) informed me that by changing from Fast Flite to Dyneema or Dynaflight that I could damage my bow.  I'm starting to think they didn't know enough to advise me and suggested I stay with the same exact string for fear of being wrong.

As for Nock fit if I used 16 strands of FastFlite is that about the same thickness as 16 strands of another material?  This question might be immaterial as I've never used these nocks before.


Again, thanks for the info.