tip protector = excessive noise

[Mint Hill Mule]

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.

[oddan]

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.

[MYSTIKBOW]

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

[Matty]

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

[JRY309]

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

[Peachey]

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

[madness522]

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.

[mike g]

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....

[iacornfed]

Hey guys is rubber Trad? Just kidding!

[Greg Szalewski]

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