Help with an experiment

July 10, 2012, 08:15:00 AM

I am hoping I can get 6 of you TGers to try out something new. First the explanation: I have tried all sorts of arrow rest materials over the years, and many of them work just fine. Having said that, I still think that seal fur makes the best arrow rest-- it is slick, wears forever, looks great and is water resistant. The problem is, as most of us know, you can't get it anymore in the US due to the ban on seal pelt imports.

So, I have been looking for a substitute. Most recently I have found a "faux" seal fur made in Europe which looks as if it might be a good stand in for the real thing. The color is "Camel", a golden tan. I bought a big piece, at a reasonable cost.

The deal is this: if you will try this out and give me some feedback about how it works on your setup, I will send you (free gratis) a square of it (2" by 2") which should allow you to make several rests. Apply with Barge or rubber cement. First 6 people to respond get the sample.

Thanks for your help with the experiment!

Susan

Killdeer · July 10, 2012, 08:36:00 AM

I'm in!
Will PM my address, in a blind not-so-far leap of faith.
It would be terrific if this stuff is hardy enough to use for tabs.

Killdeer

KOOK68 · July 10, 2012, 08:41:00 AM

I'm willing to try it out! Thanks for the offer.

Bladepeek · July 10, 2012, 08:41:00 AM

I would also like to try it. I've been using thin leather for the plate and either velcro or a nylon "rug" for the rest. I'd like to go thinner.

Thanks
Ron Peek
327 W Baldwin Lake Dr
Greenville, MI 48838

owlbait · July 10, 2012, 08:45:00 AM

Susan, please include me. I'm sending my address via pm.
Thanks
Mike Gerard owlbait

KentuckyTJ · July 10, 2012, 09:00:00 AM

I'm in for a testing program. Pm'd address to follow.

Justin Swim · July 10, 2012, 09:03:00 AM

Im in thanks

Justin Swim · July 10, 2012, 09:03:00 AM

Im in thanks

July 10, 2012, 09:06:00 AM

OK that's 6. We'll update as we go.
Susan

bowless · July 10, 2012, 09:19:00 AM

Wow, can't wait for everyone's opinion.
What a great idea Susan, thanks.

team fudd · July 10, 2012, 10:21:00 AM

Susan, I have family that are Inuit natives up in alaska and they hunt seal. I wonder if they are able to give away seal fur? I will ask and get back to you.

KentuckyTJ · July 10, 2012, 10:31:00 AM

There goes our testing program! :(

July 10, 2012, 11:02:00 AM

We'll test anyway-- this is a lot cheaper than the real thing and if it works we're golden!
:cool:

Hadn't considered Alaska......most of it comes from Canada I believe and can't come across the border.

Bladepeek · July 10, 2012, 11:17:00 AM

Susan, I wasn't thinking when I jumped up and grabbed a slot. I'm going in for surgery tomorrow and probably won't be able to do much shooting for some weeks. You need someone who can really give them a workout and get back to you.

Please take me off the list. I will be glad to buy some later, after you've gotten maximum mileage out of this test.

Sorry for making extra work for you. And thanks for exploring this option.
Ron

Kip · July 10, 2012, 12:12:00 PM

If you need another tester I can help.Kip

PeteA · July 10, 2012, 03:42:00 PM

I'm in, have a new to me Kodiak Hunter I'm refinishing and is in need for a rest.

Cyclic-Rivers · July 10, 2012, 08:47:00 PM

Good Luck with the test Susan, curious how it will turn out?

SAM E. STEPHENS · July 11, 2012, 02:38:00 AM

I can be a back up as well , I tend to shoot a lot though......
,,,,Sam,,,,

Hummer3T · July 12, 2012, 12:06:00 AM

You can get seal skin shelf/ rests from Alaska Archery suppliers still.

July 12, 2012, 09:01:00 AM

Alaska Bowhunting Supply stopped carrying them when the ban was put on Seal. Not aware of any others--if you know of a source I'd love to hear about it!
Susan