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Title: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: Over&Under on January 31, 2008, 03:23:00 PM
I see alot of snake skins on the back of bows, but anyone ever put them on the belly.....

if so, how bout some pics,

if not, how come??
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: burnie on January 31, 2008, 03:47:00 PM
Ive never seen it done that way.  It doesnt make a very good backing, other than looking real cool.  As for a belly, i guess it could be used for looks and camo, but I dont think it will help in the over all integrity of the bow.
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: ironhide on January 31, 2008, 03:49:00 PM
good question
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: LKH on January 31, 2008, 04:03:00 PM
I've had them for years and they are superb camo. I hunt mostly on the ground and it beats having to tape or fabric the bow.
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: Over&Under on January 31, 2008, 04:58:00 PM
Ya I was thinking more for looks, not for any added strength.

anyone else???
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: Chortdraw on January 31, 2008, 05:51:00 PM
I think the price for more skins would be a factor in some cases. They are more for the beauity of the bow to show to others. Sure would make great camo though.
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: Bob Morrison on January 31, 2008, 07:11:00 PM
They will pucker up on the belly.
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: brettlandon on January 31, 2008, 07:21:00 PM
Adding unneccessary weight to the bow limbs will affect it's performance.  How much, I don't know.  But, I surmise, most bowyers do not add snake skins to both sides of the bow for this reason.   :rolleyes:  

-Brett
Title: Re: Snakeskins on Belly????
Post by: Pat B on February 01, 2008, 12:07:00 AM
I've seen self bows with a complete skin around the whole limb...back and belly. Looked pretty cool. Pat