Strikeplate material

[stonewall]

What would be the thinnest strikeplate material out there. I normally use Velcro or leather on my recurves but the one that was on my longbow was way thinner, It got messed up in the rain , now everything I try is to thick

[AZ_Longbow]

Some sticky sided felt from the craft store?

[stonewall]

Gotcha was thinking about that

[Jim Wright]

Craft stores should have a good selection and usually some very thin leather. If memory serves, a few years ago I tinkered around with using no strikeplate at all and it wasn't bad.

[stonewall]

Yep It shoots fine without a plate but a little noisy on the draw. I guess my wife is gone flip out when I tell her I want to go with her to the craft store.

[M60gunner]

I bought some leather that was used for furniture. Another piece I have is meant for the separators in wallets. I got both at Tandy Leather

[stonewall]

I used the wallet leather on my recurves but this stuff that's on my long bow is paper thin. The leather was thicker than I wanted. I think I'm gone just contact the bowyer tomorrow and see what it is.

[Bvas]

Couldn't you just sand the leather down to the desired thickness?

[meatCKR]

I found Low Profile Velcro at the local hardware store.  Only comes in 1 inch wide strips but I have found it to be sufficient and it is much thinner than the normal industrial strength stuff.  Also, I had some guys recommend taking a clipper and buzzing regular thick velcro down till it is thin.  Never tried cause the Low Profile stuff meets my need.

Steve

[bowhuntingrn]

This works pretty good. I don't think you'll find anything thinner. It may wear out a little quicker, but you get enough for less than 5 bucks to make a bunch of side plates.   http://www.3riversarchery.com/super-pad-bow-silencing-material.html

[jleidy]

Super pad is good stuff. Looks great, cheap, and easy. Very Thin.

[Car54]

Dr. Scholl's foot pads.  Cut the size you need and stick it on.  Simple.  Very thin and durable.

[kat]

Suede Moose hyde from Big Jim. Thin, soft, and ready to stick on your shelf, and or side plate.

[Bud B.]

Hit the thrift shops for leather from ladies gloves and purses. That stuff can be very thin.

[NothingHappenedToday]

I just thin down the leather from an old wallet with a really sharp knife. Works really well