Sorry my bow terminology is not up to par, but I have a question. I am shooting a Bear Super Kodiak and noticed today that the fuzzy padding on the arrow shelf is worn completely down where the arrow rest. Should I replace it with Bears product or do something else. I see some people have leather on the shelf. Seems like that would hold up way better than what I got.
I like the "bear hair" rest. They seem quieter than leather when arrow is drawn. They seem to hold up well for me, and look great on bear bows.
I use velcro on all my bows. Works for me
The most durable and quiet shelf rug I have used, I made from a close sheared coyote foreleg. I attached the rug with contact cement. Sheared nutria also works well but is not as durable as the coyote.
Soft side of Velcro is about all I use (I like feather rests too). It's cheap and durable. I wish I could find a good use for all the left over hard sides of it I have laying around lol.
Another vote for the soft side of Velcro!
Bisch
Thanks all that's what I was looking for.
I just tried the soft velcro and love it.
I like the Bear hair rests.They last way longer for me than velcro or anything else,are quiet and afford a little cushioning.
X3 for the Bear Hair. I put them on most of my bows and don't even own a Bear. I've used Velcro, but it seems to wear down too fast.
Newhouse, why do you have to shear the coyote foreleg? That fur is already pretty short as is. - John
Get the industrial grade of velcro. It is thicker and stick like mad.
Fisher Cat, I try and get all the guard hair cut very short and just leave everything about 1/8 inch long. The longer guard hair can move the shaft around a little while drawing.
For rests I use velcro, you can get huge rolls cheaply. For strike plates with no build out I use black mole-skin, for build outs is use velcro.
Soft side of Velcro or moleskin. Both are adhesive backed and work great
I really like seal skin if you can find it. I don't think it's legal to buy it anymore but you might find someone that has some lying around.
Velcro
QuoteOriginally posted by JamesV:
Get the industrial grade of velcro. It is thicker and stick like mad.
Yup.... this is the stuff...
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Another vote for Velcro.