ideas on slippery grip fixes?

firsted · May 11, 2010, 03:29:00 PM

I really appreciate all the feedback - some suggestions I'd never have thought of. Think I've got some direction now, ways even I can't screw up! :D
Thanks,

Eddie P.

OkKeith · May 11, 2010, 05:04:00 PM

Hey Lloyd,

The Posigrip you are using, is that the one made by the Eclipse broadhead guys? Do you have it on a longbow or a recurve? I like the "roll-on" grips but never can get them all the way up on recurve handles and get them to stay put and not roll down.

OkKeith

BOWMARKS · May 11, 2010, 07:10:00 PM

The Bow Saddle sold by 3Rivers works great and it forms perfectly to bows original grip.

Doug in MN · May 11, 2010, 07:25:00 PM

I have used just about everything mentioned above all work very well.

I just got sone 1/16" leather cord and going to wrap a grip this weekend will post some pics when I get done. The cord is a natural color and I am gong to dye a Med brown.

I got the idea from a fella in WY he had done his this way used barge cement under the leather cord and tapered and tucked the ends at the finish ends.

The bow had a great feel in the grip something a bit different than a standard leather.

D

DeerSpotter · May 11, 2010, 08:54:00 PM

A vote for Shur-grip from 3 river's

It really hold your hand where you want it,
And it is not slippery when wet

Carl

PaperPuncher · May 12, 2010, 10:51:00 AM

VetWrap, it's textured, sticks to itself not the bow, easily cut off and replaced, absorbs hand sweat, comes in lots of different colors.
About $3.50 a roll.
I get it at my local farmers supply store.
The best and cheap.

acolobowhunter · May 12, 2010, 11:22:00 AM

For years I have used some elk hide ( from an elk I shot) without the hair on it. I fashion a piece to fit the area where my hand contacts the bow. Mark out the hide and cut it out. Apply contact ( rubber cement ) to both surfaces and apply. It absorbs the sweat from my hand during the summer and provides a good grip. If you don't have an elk or deer hide, visit your local leather dealer. It will last for several years. I just replaced mine as I had hole worn thru.

firsted · May 12, 2010, 08:44:00 PM

Well, Limbow was on the money re: waxing the grip! Wonder how long this'll last before it needs another application? Now all I need is the New Mexico pinon-scented wax & I'm set for this season!

Seriously, thanks Kevin, I'm embarrassed I didn't click to the wax method earlier. Works almost too good. This is a Vermilion Rivers TD so I'm glad I don't to have to cover any of the beautiful riser.
Appreciate all the good advise from all you folks - will still be treating some grips because it works great (and looks really good, too!!)

Eddie Paulsgrove

heydeerman · May 12, 2010, 08:47:00 PM

Rubber cement. Put it on let it dry. It wears off. Put more on.

May 12, 2010, 09:41:00 PM

When my Super Kodiak was slippery under my wool glove, I put a little Snow Seal on the grip. It lasted a whole season. In the spring I just wiped it off.

firsted · May 12, 2010, 10:11:00 PM

Heydeerman, how many of us folks do you think have a Robertson Peregrine? Mine's 54#@28". How about you?

Eddie Paulsgrove

30coupe · May 13, 2010, 12:13:00 AM

I'm going to stir the pot a bit here. If you need something to stop the bow from twisting around when you draw, your riser doesn't fit your hand. If you have the correct fit, drawing the bow should bring it right back into your hand where it needs to be. Just light finger pressure on the back of the bow to keep it from jumping out of your hand at the shot and a properly fitted grip will do amazing things for your accuracy.

If the grip is slippery or sweaty, it shouldn't make a bit of difference once you start to draw. It should slide right to the same spot every time. If the grip fits correctly, it will slide to the correct spot every time.

The only bow I have a Shurgrip on anymore is my old Mahaska longbow only because the grip is so small on it, not to add grip.

That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!