Padding ILF question

[TaterHill Archer]

Anyone put velcro in the pocket of their ILF bow?   I have 2 risers and I noticed the  limbs are rubbing in the pocket and could use some padding.  Would love to see ILF set ups.  Thanks.

[TDHunter]

I cut some pads out of some old rubber coasters. They really dampened the noise which was something that was annoying me. Worked very well

[babs]

I have put velcro and some sticky back felt inside limb pockets, made a big difference in noise. My mountain muffler strings did a wonderful job too on my ILF setups.

[JR Williams]

I put Velcro on the limb butts and in the pocket. If the Velcro is to thick to allow the limb to click in I put moleskin. It makes a huge difference in noise.

Between that and setting the tiller for the way I shoot (fixed crawl) I can get my ILF bows amazingly quiet.

A while back I started putting liquid electrical tape on all the contact areas of my limbs.  Makes for a good cushion and can be replaced easily as needed.

Using it for limb tip protectors too.

 

[p1choco]

Jim, I imagine the liquid tape wears out at some point.  How long does it last?

[M60gunner]

I use that stick on felt as well. Bought a big piece at craft store some years back. Stuff has lots of uses.

[ron w]

I use mole skin and I have used Velcro.......both worked fine.

[Yooper-traveler]

I use the liquid electrical tape also.  Works very well.

Originally posted by p1choco:
Jim, I imagine the liquid tape wears out at some point.  How long does it last?

Like everything else, I guess it depends.  I haven't had to replace any under the limb bolts; I've added a little smear on each side of the bushing, and I've replaced and/or added to the limb tip a couple time.  But... I lean the bow against to house when I shoot (and I shoot a lot)and the tip rests on the concrete walk.

The good thing is, a container of this stuff may last a lifetime, if it doesn't dry out first.