Tension for BG85

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  1. wunderbar

    wunderbar Regular Member

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    Hi,
    I just purchased some BG85 strings and on the back of the package it states the following:
    "To ensure minimum "slack" Vectran, tension should be 5-10% less than BG65.

    That sounds confusing. Eg. If I normally string BG65 at 23lbs, that would mean I need to string in around 22.xx lbs:rolleyes:. Is it even possible to be so precise? Anyway, just wondering if people have any feedback as to whether they string their BG85 strings at a tension different than BG65. Thanks.
     
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  2. Deathsticks

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    i suggest try stringing at your usual tension
    if u don't like it go lower :)
     
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  3. Athelete1234

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    BG85 is a bit stiffer than BG65, and it will lose tension less quickly; so just string 1lb lower or something, it'll feel similar.
     
    #3 Athelete1234, Oct 13, 2009
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    mine is tension 27lbs
     
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