Looking For Rubber Bow Grip Material

[Erwincm]

Does anyone know of a source for elastomeric (rubber-like) material that would make a suitable bow grip. In particular, I need a tube that can be stretched over the bow riser end and slid up to the handle section.

Thanks,
Charles
Madison, AL

[beachbowhunter]

Suregrip. I'm sure 3 Rivers has it. The riser has to be pretty slim though.  I'd send you the one I had, but I just cut it up to put under my TD limbs to quiet a creak!

[bjansen]

Try a bike inner tube..not as fancy, but they work and it doesn't look too bad at all. Just wet everything down with water prior to the riser slide.

[Mad Max]

Originally posted by beachbowhunter:
Suregrip. I'm sure 3 Rivers has it. The riser has to be pretty slim though.  I'd send you the one I had, but I just cut it up to put under my TD limbs to quiet a creak!

It's hard to get one on a self bow handle.
I think they have a wrap around one.

[Erwincm]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks Bowyers!

[critman]

Bike tube, 20" tire size. There will be a little seam line but it wears out quickly. Cheap and effective.

[chuprinko]

Hi there.  Slightly different, but as a cyclist, I started using bicycle handlebar tape for my grips. You can get it in just about any color, some have adhesive backings, and provides a good grip even when wet or when your hands are wet. One pack is about $14 and is enough for about 4-6 bows depending on riser thickness. With a nice under wrap at the end with a dab of something like duco holds it in place.
Neil

[RC]

I have been using a tennis rachoweveryouyspellit wrap for a grip.Works good.

[Robertfishes]

I also use tennis racquet grip wrap on my homemade hunting recurves. I buy about 6 a year because I have friends who ask me to put one on their bows just before hunting season.. I have used the rubber Suregrips from Black Widow on PSA risers they are a snug fit, I'm not 100% sure but I think the Suregrips from BW are larger than the 3Rivers ones??. I have also used the leather "bow saddle" from 3Rivers,it looked nice on the BW PSAX (Kingwood) I used to own.