Arrow shelf padding?

freedomhunter · October 11, 2014, 02:41:00 PM

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.

dhermon85 · October 11, 2014, 02:49:00 PM

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.

KyStickbow · October 11, 2014, 03:11:00 PM

I use velcro on all my bows. Works for me

newhouse114 · October 11, 2014, 03:15:00 PM

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.

shag08 · October 11, 2014, 03:20:00 PM

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.

October 11, 2014, 03:24:00 PM

Another vote for the soft side of Velcro!

Bisch

freedomhunter · October 11, 2014, 03:53:00 PM

Thanks all that's what I was looking for.

scrub-buster · October 11, 2014, 03:56:00 PM

I just tried the soft velcro and love it.

JimB · October 11, 2014, 03:58:00 PM

I like the Bear hair rests.They last way longer for me than velcro or anything else,are quiet and afford a little cushioning.

Fisher Cat · October 11, 2014, 04:35:00 PM

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

JamesV · October 11, 2014, 04:59:00 PM

Get the industrial grade of velcro. It is thicker and stick like mad.

newhouse114 · October 11, 2014, 05:43:00 PM

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.

Cavscout9753 · October 11, 2014, 08:50:00 PM

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.

RAU · October 11, 2014, 11:58:00 PM

Soft side of Velcro or moleskin. Both are adhesive backed and work great

jonsimoneau · October 12, 2014, 09:37:00 AM

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.

Stump73 · October 12, 2014, 10:46:00 AM

Velcro

**DONOTDELETE** · October 12, 2014, 12:24:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by JamesV:
Get the industrial grade of velcro. It is thicker and stick like mad.

Yup.... this is the stuff...

JackReid · October 12, 2014, 05:52:00 PM

Another vote for Velcro.