Wet Weather Gear Care ?

[rugerbh103]

I just had a morning hunt for does in Virginia's Urban Archery Doe Season. Due to the tropical storm coming through the area all my gear, bow, arrows quiver, are soaked. Is there anything I need to due other than just wiping them off and letting them dry? When I had a compund I used to oil up the fiction points and pray for no rust. Any tips would be welcome. Thanks.

[John3]

My bow I only wipe off and let air dry. Unless you have a finish issue on the bow, no worries. All else dry like normal. Any leather let dry slow without adding heat.


Should be no issues.

John III

[rugerbh103]

Thanks. I was going to throw some heat on the quiver but I could see how that could be bad.

[zipper bowss]

If you are shooting a take down bow ,you could remove limbs a let the felt dry.After it is dry use mink oil or camp dry or some sort of waterproof on the felt to help keep out the water next time.
Bill

[Rick P]

Never use heat on wet wood or leather! Even if you think your bows finish is totally intact adding heat can take a no big deal chip in your finish and turn it into a warp! Heat + wet leather = Destruction of your leather gear.