best tip protector

[Kevin Hansen]

Hello all. I'm shooting a longer bow than I normally do. Looking to get a tip protector and am wondering if there is any concensus as to which one is best. As I look @ them I see that one of several differences is the material they are constructed of. Suggestions?
Thanks.

[Rick Butler]

I buy baby bottle nipples, cut off and use the very tip.  They fit well and I get 4 for 5.00.

[Kevin Hansen]

Originally posted by Rick Butler:
I buy baby bottle nipples, cut off and use the very tip.  They fit well and I get 4 for 5.00.

Thanks. Longbow or recurve? Mine is a longbow.

[Caughtandhobble]

Originally posted by Rick Butler:
I buy baby bottle nipples, cut off and use the very tip.  They fit well and I get 4 for 5.00.

Thanks, I never heard that one.

[Rick Butler]

They work well on both.

[Drewster]

I like to make my own out of leather.  The plastic or rubber ones can trap moisture against your bow and cause long term problems if it can't dry.  If the leather ones get wet, they will dry without trapping moisture against the bow.......and the leather ones can look really nice :-)

[Blake1084]

They have some 5 packs at RMS.com for maybe $5. Works grate and they are cheap enough to put on all your bows.

[Benoli]

I use a small section of surgical tubing. Doesn't trap water

[Friend]

For me -A binky....more durable than a bottle nipple.

[Butch Speer]

Originally posted by Friend:
For me -A binky....more durable than a bottle nipple.

X2

If you get moisture in them, they're very easy to remove.

[Craig]

This is what I use on my recurve or longbow.
You get 5 for $3.00 and you still can take your string off with out taking them off.


http://www.kustomkingarchery.com/Mini-Bow-Tip-Protector_5pack/productinfo/4763/

[Rob W.]

Baby bottle nipples here.

[SlowBowinMO]

Saunders IMO.

[Kevin Hansen]

Lots of great ideas. Thanks!

[Kevin Hansen]

Originally posted by Braveheart Archery:
Saunders IMO.

Do you sell the Saunders, Tim?
Thanks.

[Hud]

Shoe leather is good and available just about everywhere you go.  Avoid the rubber tip protectors and if you do use one take it off when the bow is not in use. They collect moisture, dirt and stuff that is hard on the finish and string.  Years ago, my Bear Kodiak, delaminate because I left it on too long.

[motorhead7963]

I use the Saunders also. But I have never had any issues with moisture, but then again I'm always messing around with my bows.

[SS Snuffer]

Craig has the answer! There the best and not having to take them off to get the string off is great.

[Jon Stewart]

Everyone has their likes BUT be careful with rubber on the end of your bow. Moisture!!!! and wood do not mix. Leather protectors are easy to make.

I looked at a like new 60's grizzly.  The guy wrapped the bottom tip with electrical tape to keep the string on.  I took the tape off before buying the bow and the tip overlay was gone.

[Bladepeek]

Or the tip overlay was gone, so the guy wrapped it with electrical tape - in that order?