[Kellog]

Hello,

I've been shooting recurve for a year and have just brought a long bow, it's a Pignut hickory back, Tapered Goncolo Alves primary core, secondary Yew core and a Yew belly. And is 40lbs @ 28".
When I brought the bow it came with a 16 strand string.

I took my new bow to our local club tonight, where we have quite a lot of long bow shooters.

I was told that a 16 strand string is too much for a long bow of this poundage, and that I'd be better off with a 12 strand string.

What do other people use?

Also string materials.... I make my own strings for my recurve and I use BYC8125, is this suitable for longbows?

Any help/advice would be very appreciated!