Your favorite rest material

threeunder · October 05, 2013, 09:09:00 PM

I'm getting ready to replace the rests on two of my bows.

Wondering what everyone prefers and why.

Both of these bows have very thin rests with hair on them (I don't believe they are seal skin, but are similar). My preference is for the thicker rests like velcro. But would like to hear what others prefer before I slap velcro on'em.

Bowwild · October 05, 2013, 09:11:00 PM

I like the velcro rests when I shoot off the shelf.

ChuckC · October 05, 2013, 09:13:00 PM

velcro for this boy (for the rest), I often choose a thinner material for the side plate).
ChuckC

Rob W. · October 05, 2013, 09:25:00 PM

Velcro.

Rock 'N Bow · October 05, 2013, 09:32:00 PM

I prefer sealskin but velcro works just as well and is readily available.

chanumpa · October 05, 2013, 09:53:00 PM

I like velcro for the rest and use seal for the side plate.otter works good too.

cahaba · October 05, 2013, 09:55:00 PM

Sealskin is pretty slick. I use it on my rest and nothing on my side plate.

refugerambler · October 05, 2013, 09:55:00 PM

I like moleskin

T Sunstone · October 05, 2013, 10:00:00 PM

Velcro Doesn't hold dirt from stump shooting and then make a noise drawing.

bowhuntingrn · October 05, 2013, 10:06:00 PM

I really like the old "bear hair" style rug rests, but they soak up water really badly. For that reason, if there's any chance the bow is going in the woods, it gets Velcro.

October 05, 2013, 10:09:00 PM

Velcro

Bisch

Friend · October 05, 2013, 10:20:00 PM

Industrial Velcro....quiet, durable, available, consistent, easy to replace and cheap.

Paul_R · October 05, 2013, 10:24:00 PM

I like velcro off the shelf but if a bow can take a feather rest that's what I prefer. I just tend to shoot better from an elevated rest.

30coupe · October 05, 2013, 10:29:00 PM

I like smooth leather, but velcro will work as well.

akbowbender · October 05, 2013, 10:34:00 PM

Velcro most of the time, except on my NM Classic, where I use calf hair due to the minimal shelf.

Biathlonman · October 05, 2013, 10:45:00 PM

Velcro on shelf, beaver tail for side plate.

K2 · October 05, 2013, 10:49:00 PM

Beavertail for side plate and rest for me. Ken

jess stuart · October 05, 2013, 11:00:00 PM

Velcro for me as well

Pine · October 06, 2013, 12:32:00 AM

Velcro can't be beat . I have used lots of material and none beat it .

Traxx · October 06, 2013, 02:03:00 AM

Stingray hide.
Toughest leather ive ever used.