I'm scared to ask what causes a creek?

[TroutKing]

Hello all,

I am scared to ask, but what would cause a creek while drawing my longbow? It is an older Bob Lee model (I bought it used), and when it is drawn, sometimes, lately more often than not, it makes a dull creeking noise. It mostly happens near full draw, I have inspected it for stress fractures/cracks in the limbs, but cannot find any. Could it be the string? It is a pretty old string. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

TK

[GrayRhino]

Is it a one piece or takedown?  Bob Lee takedowns have rubber pieces that fit between the limb and riser.  If yours is missing those, that could cause some creaking noise.

[TroutKing]

It is a takedown, and it is a little older. I'll have to check it. If it/they are not there, can they be ordered/replaced? Thanks GrayRhino.

TK

[Old Chief]

Bob Lee's customer service is outstanding!!

[Bob Abeln]

Rub some bowstring wax on the riser limb pads and smooth it out. Should cure your creeking noise.

[SERGIO VENNERI]

I always thought that a Creek was caused by water, However a Creak  is caused by to things rubbing together.LOL. just having some Fun.  

[Mark Baker]

Yeah, my first thought too, Sergio!  Ha!

You could use some moleskin, or cut some rubber pads from an old innertube to put between the limbs and riser.

[TroutKing]

I wasn't sure of the spelling...lol. Thanks for the info on the limb pockets. I checked and there is nothing there (i.e. rubber, etc.). It smells weird, my dad says leather. I am going to try the bowstring wax, or possibly the moleskin.

TK

[GrayRhino]

Yes, they can be replaced if need be.  Give Bob Lee a call and all will be well, or like Mark said, make your own from an old innertube.  It looks like a rectangle the size of the limb pocket, but with a couple holes in it for the limb bolts to go through.

[Pat B.]

I like Johnsons paste wax for floors better than string wax.. Coat both surfaces and your crick will flow no more !

[YORNOC]

Originally posted by Pat B.:
I like Johnsons paste wax for floors better than string wax.. Coat both surfaces and your crick will flow no more !

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[Geezer]

My bow is pretty quiet but my shoulder has a 'creek' in it when I draw.