I want to thank Gabe VanWormer for putting together the short video we just posted about our string scallops. It's on our You Tube channel.
Check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DplvUgZuchk
Cool!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very nicely done video Chuck. I like that they install so easily and only weigh 1/2 as much as a catwisker. :thumbsup:
Ron
By far my favorite silencer, nice video.
I got some this year and very happy with them. Great product and service
I was amazed how effective these silencers are. I would never use anything else. By the way, Chuck. No deer down with the mighty Echo.......yet.
Nice video Chuck. Love the hat too.
:thumbsup: :notworthy:
Great video Chuck! Nice work Gabe! :thumbsup:
I've been really liking the results that I'm getting with wool silencers. I'll definitely be ordering a few of these in the future!
Nice video, excellent product, great beard.
Excellent video Chuck!
Guys, these are the cats meow...get your hands on some, you'll be glad ya did.
Nice work Chuck!
chris <><
You guys are great. Thank you.
I will be adding more videos about our products soon, so be sure to subscribe to our channel.
Thanks again.
CTT
That's it, I'm ordering some like right now LOL. It's high time Chuck Droessler ordered something from Chuck Deschler :D :D :D
Nice video Chuck,
Yes, it is really that easy to install these. Two Tracks string scallops are the only silencers I use now.
Gregg
Just ordered some, can't wait to try them!
Ordered mine a few days ago. Very handy to see a video showing just how easy the install is! I think I made a good choice :)
Nice video. I have them on all my hunting bows.
Got me curious. I like the ability to move them for tuning.
Great video Chuck..
Chuck,
You should send some to Ryan to go along with his Catwhisker/Hushpuppy test. Love mine, need to order more.
BTW, if you are ordering these, pick up some insoles and a beverage holder...those are also the best of the best.
Chuck,
I need to try these...will order soon. Also I agree with Lin on your hat! Are you making them for sale?? tippit
I use and highly recommend them. Thanks Chuck! :clapper:
Ordered some a couple of weeks ago. GREAT Product !!
Flat out great silencers.
Nice video Chuck and Gabe.
George
Great video and so easy. Question, I always put silencers on and NEVER tought of tuning them,is is for only SOUND or FLIGHT of arrow that you would move the silencers???
I want to mention that I install them folded in half with the notches pointed toward my limb tips. Works best for me but your mileage may vary.
Those do look good Chuck. I will be frying some of those soon.
Eric
WOW! you guys are kind. Thanks to those of you that already use them for chiming in. I love to get feed back, and I respect the experience of you hunters. Thank you.
Jeff, We do make and offer the Cap. It is The Original Coup Cap in Felted Wool.
This is a recent thread.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=140706;p=1#000000
Here is the Website Link.
http://www.twotracksbow.com/store/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=192
Fmscan, For tuning, I am referring to sound. Although I might say that when the silencers are doing the job they are intended for, they will be helping your bow preform at it's peak, so maybe the arrow will be flying as it should.
Maybe somebody has a better way of putting it in words.
Never would have thought they were that much lighter than cat whiskers...I am sold. Good video...looking forward to more of'em!
QuoteQuestion, I always put silencers on and NEVER tought of tuning them,is is for only SOUND or FLIGHT of arrow that you would move the silencers???
For sound. I've seen bows where moving the silencers as little as 1" made a world of difference in how well they worked.
Putting one silencer at the 1/3 point and the other at the 1/4 point seems to work great on many bows, but there's always the exception.
Chuck and LBR .... thank you for your input, almost didn't ask cuz I did not want to appear dumb, however dumber NOT to ask. Will be ordering Scallops soon....
Steve, I initially built a "scallop", but because the ends were loose, it turned into a cattail! :D LOL! I'm definitely ordering a set to "test" on my new bow!!!
Hey Chuck,
Any plans for "mini scallops", you know how I like four smaller sized silencers...
:pray:
Great video Chuck
Nice Video Chuck! :clapper:
Fmscan, please don't ever be afraid to ask a question around these parts. Good folk will be along in short order to help you out. :thumbsup:
Ryan, I am testing a smaller version of the Scallops now. Maybe I should expand my testing horizons.
CTT
Yes, these are the ones I like too... :scared:
Now, If you just could find a way for them to work on silencing my kids. :rolleyes:
QuoteOriginally posted by bisket:
Now, If you just could find a way for them to work on silencing my kids. :rolleyes:
:biglaugh:
Music to my ears Chuck! I'm pretty set on using wool as silencers for my upcoming bowhunting rig! Four mini scallops might look pretty slick!
A HORRIBLE picture of my rig this season, but you get the drift yes? the picture is un-doctored after 1000's of arrows and nearly 2 months of season. including 2 trips.
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Very cool idea!!!
I've put the scallops on all my bows. All 9 of them.
Looking good Chuck! :thumbsup:
Well this thread got me to buy some. I'm looking forward to trying them.
I am a believer in rubber whiskers. I use the least amount possible.
Perhaps my next order will be for those cool insulated bottle holders :) mmmmmmm cold beer
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
Perhaps my next order will be for those cool insulated bottle holders :) mmmmmmm cold beer
They work great!!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Hermon:
QuoteOriginally posted by joe vt:
Perhaps my next order will be for those cool insulated bottle holders :) mmmmmmm cold beer
They work great!!! [/b]
I like mine so much it took a 18,000 mile round trip this summer.
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I've got to talk Mrs. Two Tracks into making a long neck bottle version.
Somebody already did Steve.
http://www.twotracksbow.com/store/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=190
Sweet! I'll pick up a few things at Kalamazoo.
Anything new in the Mora collection?
My new favorite. Nice thick blade and a handful of a handle. Available in Grey or Green.
http://www.twotracksbow.com/store/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29916
Kind of off topic, but how often do the felted wool coups caps in Camo come available? Thinking that might be the ticket for this winter/late season here in Ohio if they are available by then. Thanks for any info.
More will be ready in a few days Matt.
Nice job on the video, now I gotta try some.
Chuck, I ordered the scallops and insoles for good measure. I HATE BUYING ON-LINE but your site was so simple even I could do it, really you have a nice site.
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More will be ready in a few days Matt.
Thanks so much for the quick reply. I'll keep an eye out on your site!
Nice idea, and video Chuck.
QuoteOriginally posted by Two Tracks:
My new favorite. Nice thick blade and a handful of a handle. Available in Grey or Green.
http://www.twotracksbow.com/store/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29916
Excellent. I'll add that one to the list. Those $25 Moras are just as good as a $500 custom. Knife, insoles, bottle coozie, and scallops.
Let's see:
Coups Cap
Scallops
Wool insoles
Mora knife
Beautiful bows
27.7 miles from my in-laws house.
Hey Chuck, if you put on a red suit and coups cap, you'll make for a great Santa.
See ya soon!
homebru
Ha, We are breeding for "red" sheep now.
Thanks for all the support guys.
Biskit, To silence kids, all you do is put 1 scallop in each of your ears-instant silence!!!
Chuck, you trying to look like me?? You'll have to paint your beard white. Have you caught it in your bowstring yet? Definitely gets your attention!!
Not caught in my string, but I have whipped it up into my eyes.
I try to swoosh it out of the way.
....and the white is coming all by its self :)
Chuck, another niche product for you to think about...
Coasters.
I'd even share some of this to test them out:
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Hummmmmmmm
and
YUM!
Chuck,
I got my Scallops today, wow how quickly! You're a class act Chuck ;) THANK YOU. Can't wait to try them.
-Chuck
Had some time today to try out the Scallops. The bow to be tested was my 56" Java Man Elkheart.
I currently have a 12 strand Rhino skinny string on it from LRU. The string had a single pair of Allen's smaller size rubber cat whiskers on it at the 1/4 points.
As tuned with that string, at 9.6 gpp, the bow was exactly how I like a bow to be sound-wise...nice low tone and 'd@mn quiet' LOL.
I shot my bow as-is for a bit to establish a 'baseline", then I cut the rubber whiskers off...
First off, it was wild that the rubber from the whiskers weighed more than the whole bag of four pairs of Scallops!! These things are seriously light weight. Again, four pairs of Scallops including the bag they came in was lighter than the rubber I cut off my string.
They are not as large as I thought they would be in person. I immediately mused that using two pairs on one bow would certainly be an option if necessary. Chuck mentioned making mini-Scallops at a later date. Without having yet installed them I questioned whether that would even be necessary.
Yup, they were indeed a piece of cake to install. They definitely appear to be far more durable than plain wool puffs, no doubt about it.
I played with various locations on the string with one pair, shot the bow, played some more, shot the bow, messed with BH a little, shot the bow. I tried "heterodyning" placing one pair at offset locations as well as same location.
With one pair I found the bow to be about as quiet as the rubber whiskers, however the pitch had definitely gotten higher and as I suspected, I definitely picked up some speed as my arrows were hitting higher than usual.
At this point I had no problem with the sound volume, but I definitely wanted back the lower note that the rubber had.
I proceeded to install a second pair of Scallops. Then played some more.
My final and most pleasing result which mimiced the tone of the pair of rubber whiskers most closely was two pairs of Scallops at 12" and 17" from each limb tip on my 56" Elkheart and my brace height at 7 7/8", 1/8" higher than it was with the rubber.
This is very interesting, because with this setup the bow obviously picked up speed vs the rubber...honesty, how could it not with as much as the rubber weighed.
I would say that the double Scallop setup is a win. I'm very pleased.
Please take note that YOUR mileage will likely vary per bow model/design and your ears of course ;)
PS: It is SO SO easy to move them back and forth for tuning!
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