What Is a Flemish Twist Bowstring?

The Flemish Twist method combines two bowstrings into one.

A Flemish twist bowstring is a certain method for twisting string used for archery. The method tightly twists two or three strings together to create one solid string, which can be used on longbows and recurves.

Types

Flemish twist involves using either two or three strings to form one band. Some archers prefer to use two strings because it is easier to twist. Others who prefer to use three strings find that it gives the finished product a more rounder overall feeling.

Function

Bowstrings with a Flemish Twist can be used for either a longbow or a recurve. They can make the arrow travel faster if using two strings or feel more sturdy if using three strings. Furthermore, because of the strength of the material, bowstrings made of two strings are as safe as those made of three.

Fun Fact

Each individual string is available in different colors. Therefore, once the strings are twisted together, different colors can be used to make different patterns; the finished product can be a combination of colors, or one solid color.

References

• Stickbow: Making a Flemish Twist Bowstring
• Flemish Bowstrings: Home