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Title: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: Caleb the bow breaker on November 05, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
alright all another question,

The weather has been getting colder and all the sudden i have noticed a rattle around the recurves of my bow.  At first I thought I had big problems but then it occurred to me that the wax was probably stiff and was rattling against the limbs.  Tonight I added some moleskin and the noise went away instantly.  So here is the question.  Where are yall getting your moleskin.  I found some at Wally world and works fine but is ugly as sin.  I really hate to see a big flesh toned band aid on each end of my bow.  Are there any other options out there for the do-it yourselfer.  I am thinking bow hush might be an option but thought there would be something I could craft on my own.

C
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: JOEBO on November 05, 2010, 08:37:00 PM
Use the fuzzy side of velcro
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: lpcjon2 on November 05, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
Any drug store should have moleskin,its used for blisters on your feet.
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: Grey Taylor on November 05, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
This stuff would probably work:
http://www.bowhush.com/

Guy
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: DannyBows on November 05, 2010, 10:03:00 PM
Greg has it, BOWHUSH is the best thing I've found for my recurves. I do have camo moleskn I got somewhere though, probably the auction site.
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: Dave Lay on November 05, 2010, 10:39:00 PM
i just use the basic dr. scholls pads from the drug store,  but i am cheap. most archery shops have it in camo and black but its considerably higher
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: L. E. Carroll on November 05, 2010, 10:43:00 PM
velcro x2.... [ the softer of the 2 pieces ]... {stands up to rain better}   :thumbsup:

Also wrapping about 8" on each end of your string with WOOL yarn is also a great option...I use both of these methods with great success !!!  

Gene
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: metsastaja on November 06, 2010, 08:58:00 AM
Black permanent marker draw some squiggle lines on it. makes it look a bit like some tree bark
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 06, 2010, 09:05:00 AM
I strongly advise you go right to the "Bowhush" and skip everything else. It's super effective at what it does and looks great to boot.

Also very tough stuff and will last a long time. In 50+ years I've used every imaginable thing to eliminate limb slap and this is the best.
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: Caleb the bow breaker on November 06, 2010, 11:20:00 AM
Charlie knows his stuff so am going that direction.  Thanks to everyone for the suggestions

C
Title: Re: Moleskin, Need help or Suggestion
Post by: YORNOC on November 06, 2010, 11:34:00 AM
One other suggestion for sticky string wax, you know the wind powder in the little squirt bottle? Squeeze it, it shows wind direction?  Rub some on your waxed string near the limbs. Instantly quiet, no smell, nothing to add to your limbs. .