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Title: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: TaterHill Archer on June 07, 2011, 08:34:00 PM
A few years ago I bought some AD Trad Lites for my 53lb @28" bow.  They never flew right.  Nothing I did to them made them work.  I heard later there was a quality control issue with a batch or two of them.  I have some AD Trads.  Can I use them out of bows in the 52-55 lb range?

Also what size wrap do most of you use on AD arrows?  I was told 1.25" by one company, but seems like that would have quite a bit of overlap on the wrap.  How much overlap is acceptable?
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: JimB on June 07, 2011, 11:35:00 PM
For a 5/16" shaft,1" wrap.I doubt if more overlap would cause a problem.
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: Jake Allen on June 08, 2011, 11:19:00 AM
It is about 15/16" around a 9/32" diameter carbon shaft. Anything less than 1" might be tricky
to wrap.

If you are not set on fancy and printed wraps,
go to a local signshop and ask for some scrap
vinyl. (aka "Signfilm", or sign making vinyl).
It is the same material as the expensive wraps are printed upon. Likely they will give you
some, or for a little money, sell you enough for
dozens of arrows.
Just cut the vinyl to size using  straight edge with a sharp utility
knife blade, being careful not to cut thru the
backing on the vinyl.
Good luck!
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: Mojostick on June 08, 2011, 05:31:00 PM
Onestringer can get you exactly what you need.

http://www.onestringer.com/
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: ber643 on June 08, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
Scott and Mindy are great folks to deal with too, and always support our st. Jude Auction generously.
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on June 08, 2011, 07:21:00 PM
+1 more for Onestringer arrow wraps. I just bought 2 dozen solids for $7 bucks and with shipping added is was still less than $10 bucks. That's dang cheap for 24 arrow wraps and the shipping speed was amazing! I ordered on Saturday, Mindy sent me an email within an hour saying they had shipped and they were here on Monday! WOW........that was fast!
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: jimmerc on June 08, 2011, 07:49:00 PM
Another vote for onestringer! make sure you get the double dogs also, these protect the wraps from fade and wear!  1" should give you enough for alittle over wrap! I've always put my cock feather over the over lap!
 I just finished up doing a dz gold tip trads!
(http://i320.photobucket.com/albums/nn339/JDCOWLES69/arrows52211002.jpg)
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: awbowman on June 08, 2011, 08:05:00 PM
+1 more for Onestringer.  No worries.
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: PaddyMac on June 08, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
I bought the plain jane white ones at 3 Rivers and they're working great. I cut a quarter inch off of them for my 5575s and have 1/16th overlap.
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: PaddyMac on June 08, 2011, 08:36:00 PM
Uh...

I just went to Onestringer and checked out their prices/selection.

 :eek:  

Wow. Impressive.
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on June 08, 2011, 08:45:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by PaddyMac:
Uh...

I just went to Onestringer and checked out their prices/selection.

   :eek:    

Wow. Impressive.
Yeah, 4 dozen solid wraps for $12 bucks.......Can't beat that with a stick!!    :knothead:     :deadhorse:  

 http://www.onestringer.com/index.php?page=mods/Products/itemdetail&itemid=103
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: PaddyMac on June 08, 2011, 08:52:00 PM
Yeah. One thing I've learned on Trad Gang REAL fast. When someone says check it out, check it out.

  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: 58WINTERS on June 13, 2011, 06:40:00 PM
Onestringer 8 doz for $18.00 I had them in I think it was 3 days and I live halfway across the country. $2.00 for postage. Can't beat it. He has a chart that will help you with the width or just call him he will tell you what you need. Great customer service.
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: ckanous on June 14, 2011, 07:12:00 AM
Semo were able to mix up the solid colors in that 4 doz. or did they have to be the same?
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: Onestringer on June 14, 2011, 09:54:00 AM
Thanks guy

ckanous, you can mix and match colors all you want.

Scott
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: ckanous on June 14, 2011, 10:10:00 AM
Thanks Scott gonna get some ordered this week!
Title: Re: Arrow and wrap questions
Post by: TaterHill Archer on June 15, 2011, 11:28:00 PM
Got the 1.125" wraps from Onestringer.  Awesome!