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Title: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: Mint Hill Mule on July 06, 2008, 07:44:00 PM

I noticed my longbow making unusual noise. Removed it and the bow was a whisper. Anyone had this problem before? It is leather sewn up both sides and a little loose.

Ideas or thoughts on changing the design or an alternative? Hate not having something to protect the tip.

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: oddan on July 06, 2008, 08:08:00 PM

I found the same thing. Went to a rubber protecter. I even tried wetting the leather one to shrink fir it but it was still noisey.

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on July 06, 2008, 08:23:00 PM

Yep I've found a nice tight fitting rubber one to be the ticket.

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: Matty on July 06, 2008, 08:34:00 PM

I made my own out of soft leather and it doesnt make a sound.....

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: JRY309 on July 06, 2008, 10:34:00 PM

I've found that if your tip protector fits alittle loose it can make some noise.I like the rubber ones.

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: Peachey on July 07, 2008, 08:38:00 AM

Cut the tip off a baby bottle nipple. Use the clear ones you cant hardly see it.

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: madness522 on July 07, 2008, 10:45:00 AM

I found that too when I made a leather one.  What made all the difference was taking a length of serving and tie the protector good and snug around the bow under the string.

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: mike g on July 07, 2008, 11:35:00 AM

Leather tip protectors need to be snug....Thats why I don't make a Generic tip protector, I do make them for a couple of Bowyers for there specific bow tips....

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: iacornfed on July 08, 2008, 12:03:00 AM

Hey guys is rubber Trad? Just kidding!

Title: Re: tip protector = excessive noise
Post by: Greg Szalewski on July 08, 2008, 05:28:00 AM

Yes I had the same problem. I must slap the tip.