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Tatorbones
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 118
protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 10:23:00 AM »
Is there anything I can cheaply put on my feathers to protect them from the weather? or just shooting a bad shot in the dirt and them getting moisture on them.
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If it is easy where is the fun. That is why I use a stick and string. The only sight I need is with my eyes.
snag
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Posts: 6337
Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 10:27:00 AM »
For protection from rain I have used fly tying "dope". It is used for helping to waterproof flies. You can get it at your local flyfishing shop. One container lasts a long time. You can also reapply over time.
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joe skipp
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 10:37:00 AM »
Silicone Spray works fine.
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Greg Dearth
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 10:37:00 AM »
I use Black Magic tire wet. You can get a can from most automotive stores. One can will last you along time. Works real well.
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Bjorn
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 10:44:00 AM »
Black Magic Tire Wet works for me too. And I tried the powder-that's not for me...............
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Night Wing
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 12:16:00 PM »
I use silicone spray.
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Tatorbones
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 01:14:00 PM »
is it a specific silicone spray?
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If it is easy where is the fun. That is why I use a stick and string. The only sight I need is with my eyes.
lpcjon2
Trad Bowhunter
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 01:36:00 PM »
I get the food grade silicone its much cleaner.
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Dave Pagel
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 03:21:00 PM »
I use CAP No Snow and have never had an issue. It is ok on dipped and crested arrows too.
D.P.
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reddogge
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 4926
Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 03:28:00 PM »
Natural barred turkey feathers have a natural oil water repellant in them. They seem to me to be a lot stiffer than domestic feathers too.
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 04:50:00 PM »
Hair spray, cheaper the better.
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katman
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 05:56:00 PM »
Be careful with black magic tire wet and fletch tape, loosened bond and feathers lifted off shaft.
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JamesV
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2027
Re: protecting feathers
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January 19, 2012, 07:54:00 PM »
Black magic tire dope is great for your tab or shooting glove. Been using it for years. will try some on my feathers now. thanks guys.
James
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Steve Chappell
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Re: protecting feathers
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January 20, 2012, 08:40:00 AM »
I was using No Snow until I got a can that had the No Snow label over what is the actual product they are rebranding. See pictures.
If you can find No Snow on sale it is about $11. if you can find the rebranded product it can be bought for substantially less. While it says it protects leather and suede from water and oil-based stains...it clearley does more.
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