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Title: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: LA Trapper on February 12, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
I am struggling with with wear on the factory shelf rug.  What do you guys use with your Tree Stick.  I am out of seal skin, which is what I have used for the last 10 plus years on my recurves.

Any ideas?

Thanks;

Billy
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: jacobsladder on February 12, 2010, 10:36:00 PM
i use and like beaver tail....buy a tail wrap from abe penner at caribows....you'll have enough to last along time or use on many bows....its very durable.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: LA Trapper on February 13, 2010, 11:53:00 AM
Thanks, I am weighing options and I appreciate the input.  I don't have the wear when I shoot split finger, but when I shoot 3 under, I develop the wear mark no matter where I place the nock, high or not.  I get great arrow flight so it is frustrating.

Billy
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on February 13, 2010, 12:11:00 PM
Velcro lasts a very long time. If you want to go natural I have been using a piece of beaver hide trimmed down to the felt with nice results.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: blktail on February 13, 2010, 12:17:00 PM
I second the beaver tail or velcro. Both last a very long time.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: GMMAT on February 13, 2010, 03:06:00 PM
I bought $3 worth of velcro, yesterday.  That's enough to last me......FOREVER.....lol.

Just a thought (take this with a grain of salt)...

I used to experience a lot of rest wear.  I used to shoot cock feather out / RW fletch.  If that's how you're shooting, try LW fletch.  I now have no issues (but this isn't the only reason I switched).

Good luck.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: LA Trapper on February 13, 2010, 05:38:00 PM
I am looking at a piece (both sides) of 2 1/2" wide velcro as we speak.  I forgot I bought it to try.  

Do you have better success with the hooks or the loops.  Hooks are the hard side and loops are the rug.  I have seen both used.

Billy
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: GMMAT on February 13, 2010, 05:42:00 PM
I don't use the velcros for my side plate.  For the rest, I only use the rug side.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: larry on February 13, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
the hook side will last a long time, but the arrow makes to much noise sliding over it for hunting purposes
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: richbat on February 13, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
velcro works great,just wish i could find just the fuzzy side instead of having to buy the looped side also.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: Elkhntr on February 13, 2010, 10:03:00 PM
Billy, use velcro - the loop side. It's not as durable as leather, but it can be found most anywhere and is inexpensive. I get the industrial grade at Lowe's.

Michael
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: GMMAT on February 13, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
Go to any craft store.  Like I said....$3 for a LIFETIME'S worth.
Title: Re: Shelf Rug for Tree Stick
Post by: LA Trapper on February 14, 2010, 12:54:00 AM
Thanks