8125 String
$42.00
BCY 8125 has been a very popular material for Olympic Recurve and Barebow shooters for many years. It is the choice of many top shooters.
Manufacturer: BCY
Fiber: SK75 Dyneema®
Coating: Wax
Construction: Endless/continuous loop
Your New String: Color(s), strand count (optional), & length (optional)
Your Bow: Riser, limbs, & nocks
How to order your custom string
Please provide the following information in your order.
Your new string - please specify:
Colors
Strand count (specify if you have a preference, otherwise our recommended strand count will be used based on your draw weight)
Length (specify if you want a custom length) - We can determine the string length recommended by the manufacturer based on your riser and limb specifications. Strings will come at that length with a standard number of twists already in the string and pre-stretched to reduce break in time. However if you have a string that gives you the desired brace height for your particular bow, we can match that. Here's how to measure.
Your bow - please specify:
Riser length (21", 23", 25", 27") / make / model - Example: 25" Hoyt GMX
Limbs make / model / draw weight / length (short, medium, long, extra long) - Example: Hoyt Axia 36lb medium
Nocks make / model / size - Example: Beiter #1 pin nocks
Strand count
For 8125 we recommend the following strand counts as a starting point:
14 strands (20-26 lbs draw weight)
16 strands (27-34 lbs draw weight)
18 strands (35-42 lbs draw weight)
20 strands (43-48 lbs draw weight)
22 strands (49+ lbs draw weight)
The strand counts outlined above will be used if no strand count is specified with your order.
Serving
Center serving length
Center serving will be 7" long (4" above the center point of the string and 3" below). This can be customized if needed (especially for barebow shooters). Just add a note with your order.
Center serving material
Halo or Angel Majesty will be used for Olympic Recurve shooters and Powergrip for Barebow by default. This too can be customized if you have a preference by adding that information with your order.
End serving length
| Top Loop | Bottom Loop | Serving Length |
Recurve | 1 3/4" | 1 1/8" | 6" |
Longbow | 1 1/4" | 7/8" | 4" |
These measurements can be customized upon request.
End serving material
Standard (twisted) material will be either BCY 2X or .008 Spectra. If Builder's Choice is selected, the builder will use their recommendation based on the information provided. 2X and Halo come in colors, otherwise end servings will be black. Learn more about serving materials.
Other details
Nock Fit
Nocks fit will be a little snug to at first because the center serving material is going to wear in a bit and should be perfect after about 200 arrows. Once shot in, the nocks should fit based on the criteria here. If you prefer a nock fit different from this, please specify in your order details.
String Weight
If you would like your string to be a particular mass weight, that can be done! There will be an additional R&D charge to do this. See https://www.ocdstrings.com/product-page/weight-targeted-string for more details.
Taxes
Taxes charged on archery equipment at checkout include 11% FET (Federal Excise Tax) for wildlife preservation charged on all archery equipment. More info can be found at archerytrade.org and irs.gov.
On a deadline?
Most strings ship in 2–3 business days. If you need it by a specific date, please contact us before ordering.