Tying on Cat Whiskers

[Demunds]

I would love to hear opinions on how best to tie on cat whiskers. I bought some and used the “wrap around the string vertically and tie with a constrictor knot” method, and both whiskers slide 1-2” down after about 10 shots. I’m very pleased with how much they quiet the bow, but I need to find the best method to get them to stay put. Thanks!

Demunds

[blacktailbob]

I watched a youtube video on it and followed it's instructions somewhat. I use heavy braided fishing line around 40lb and use gloves or something to wrap the string around so as to pull it extremely tight. Seems the rubber helps it from slipping back some. However braids can cut your whiskers right through if you over tighten. Some use bow string material which might be better but I have loads of braid for fishing.
Hope this helps.

[Zradix]

Did you thread the whiskers through the string before tying them on?
I've really never had them move on me.
I used to thread them through the string and just tie them in a knot...no real problems except for a ball of rubber around the string.
Then I just started threading through the string w/o tying them with anything...worked just fine.

I'd think if you threaded them through the string-shot the bow and got them where you wanted them-then you could tie em down with some floss or serving with good results. I'd do a criss-cross wrap...like a lashing...if I were to do it.

These days I use wool instead of rubber....I don't have a need to tie those either.

[Mark R]

I stretch em around the string and tie a over hand knot, tighten and done. I do 2 bows with one package.

[bigbadjon]

I tie mine on using a constrictor knot just like Ryan Sanpei's video. I have found I can get it much tighter if somebody helps hold everything in place. On some of the newer high performance materials, especially if the string is made under high tension, you cannot pull the knot tight enough to get it to bite. In this case tie a permanent knocking point in the string just below where you whiskers will tie on, above on the bottom one. Then when they slide the knots will bump together and effectively keep them in place.

[buddyb]

I used to tie mine on but now I use small cable zip ties to attach them and it works great and much easier.

[fujimo]

i do as Ryans video- works well for me!

[jds44]

I follow the method in this video by 3Rivers and haven't had an issue.

[blacktailbob]

Plus when they are properly tight you can fine tune them to your bow by shifting up or down.
I've discovered my sweet spot is much closer to the limb tips than expected.

[M60gunner]

I do it like the guy in YouTube video. I use bowstring and tighten with dowel rods I have holes drilled in. I get them where I want then add a little glue to set them in

[Demunds]

Much appreciated. I’ve got some tinkering to do.

[old_goat2]

I use a piece of bow string and tie loops in each end, then take a couple of screw drivers through the loops and pull the knot tight. I use double over hand knot and finish with a square knot

[stagetek]

I've used small zip ties for quite awhile. A lot nicer look than a big knot.

[Pointer]

I just separate the strands of the string and slip in inside and then tie an overhand knot. Best way I have found after trying several...small zip ties...tied on with serving...just didn't work as well. They always slid down

[Aaron Proffitt 2]

Just plain yarn ...

[Pine]

I like using small cable ties as well.

[76Aggie]

I use waxed dental floss when tying on Cat Whiskers.  Mine don't slip but I like to have the ability to slide them up or down should the occasion arise.