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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: DanielB89 on July 20, 2015, 11:26:00 PM
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I am wanting to put a grip on a bow and would like to know what you guys would suggest for one. I would prefer it to be one that's ready to put on(rubber sure grip, etc). I just need it to not be slick when wet.
I know I could send it off to big jim, but really don't want to invest the $$ for that at this time.
Any help is appreciated.
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I have a sure grip and I like it. I also really like a tennis overgrip, the ones made by Gamma in particular. They are really tacky and easy to put on.
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I am going to check pure tennis wrap thing.
Is the sure grip slick when wet?
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I like the sure grip and they do grip well when wet, or you can take a bicycle inner tube and basically have sure grips for all your bows. The inner tubes aren't quite as thick as the sure grips though, but they do work and they grip.
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The sure grip is not slick when wet. I have had one on my Wallace Royal for six years now. I put it on originally to protect the leather grip. It does turn your hand black when your hand sweats from the heat here in AZ. What I really like is my hand does not turn while shooting.
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I have the sure grip on my widow psav and love it. I don't think it fits all recurves though.
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I have a beaver tail grip on two bows a really like them. You can order one and put it on yourself, it's not all that hard and they come with instructions.
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Beaver tail x2.
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I have considered beaver tail, but a$30 a pop I figured I would try something else first. It would be a big loss to spend $30 and get a beaver tail theness it up when I could send big Jim the bow and get one out on for $55.
(Just thinking loud)
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I like the Shur-grip, but they are usually for thinner longbows, it might be a pretty big struggle getting it stretched over a recurve riser.
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I've had a half-dozen ShurGrips on bows and for your stated purpose they may be the best choice. They are actually much thinner than most inner tube, they look/feel better in the hand, stretch better and are much easier to put on a bow unless your particular bow has a very narrow riser. I've mounted them on Widow MA recurves (fairly large risers) and similar bows by rolling them up the limbs into a 'donut' shape and using a piece of cord to help stretch the rubber over the high spots on the riser. Can't easily do the larger risers with innertube.
Maybe the best overall grip material is good ole' leather. It is available in inexpensive scrap pieces, many colors and thicknesses, it's functional, non-slick if mounted with the rough side out, and fairly easy to lace on. You don't need adhesive if you lace them snugly, making changing/removal easy (and protecting the riser wood form glue marks) if you decide to replace them later.
Also, there's something to be said for a bare riser (i.e. no cover). It's one of the best ways to make sure that how your hand is contacting your particular bow is done in a way that minimizes bow torque, which can cause accuracy problems. If it's 'slippery' (such as when wet or sweaty) the bow itself will often tell you how it wants to be held to avoid twisting. If your bow tends to move sideways in your hand when shooting, you might want to look at how you are holding it as a way to help correct any torque problems that might be present. In that case you might not even need to cover the grip.
Plenty of choices to consider.
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Bike tubes come in all different sizes to fit any bow and work great. Grip awesome, last for years (got almost 10 years on same tube grip). I personally will not use anything else. I actually order my bows with out a grip, knowing that I'm gonna use a bike tube.
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I have a Posi-Grip on my recurve and love it.
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Sure grip on all my bows and is not slick when wet.
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I use hockey stick tape
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I quit hunting long before I have to worry about a wet grip...I do not want to risk a compromised blood trail washed away by rain
DDave
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I have Sure Grips on every one of my bows, including the recurves. Roll it on and tug the roll with pliers if needed to get over the bumps of a recurve riser, even takedowns.
They do not slip with sweat, water, or slick wool gloves.
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I have a limb saver tentacle grip on one of mine and I really like it. Easy to put on. Easy to take off.
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Beaver tail.
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I had a recurve that I put a section of bicycle inner tube on. I offered to pay the local shop for a broken inner tube, he gave it to me for free. Can't beat that price, at least to try it out and see if you like it... Other wise I've used tennis racket stuff, liked it. And I've just left it bare wood. Like above, I don't want to hunt in the rain.
-Jeremy :coffee:
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I have been happy with the sure Grip. It goes on easy and stays put, even when wet. My next time however, I would try the bicycle tube. The nice thing is, if you dont like it, you can just roll it off and try something else.
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Agree on the Beaver tail. Great in rain, cold or hot with sweaty palm and looks great.