tip protectors?

[JamesKerr]

I use the soft rubber tip protectors trimmed just to fit over the tip.

[Real Buckmaster]

The one I bought from three rivers has a small hole in the tip to let the moisture out. I think I will put a small hole in the end of the baby bottle nipple.

[Gil Verwey]

I picked up 6 clear nipples for $1.50. Great idea and they work great. I put them on both end of the bow. You can't notice them, they protect the tip and I can still string the bow.

That is why I will never be rich. I would have never thought of this.

[mark stella]

Surgical tubing or hijack the wifes old exercise bands. Just cut to fit.

[Roger Norris]

As someone mentioned, make sure that you ventilate the rubber. The moisture will help your bow delaminate quickly. Grit trapped inside is pretty bad also. I used a commercial plastic one for a few years, but I took it off regurlarly.

I don't use one anymore.

The nipple thing is an awesome idea though,just don't put it on and forget about it.

[Jon Stewart]

YUP, moisture on the wood is your bows enemy. I use leather that has a looser fit.