Bow Tip Protector

[McDave]

So the guys using there shoe, how do you do that and pull arrows or keep score at a shoot?   

This way

[TSP]

Apparently there's not much in the way of thinking outside the box re limb tip protectors and their relation to bow noise...they aren't really intended for that (at least not yet) and those I've tried (most of those already mentioned) don't do a great job of it.  But since vibration begets noise, starts with the limbs and  ends at mid-string, logic suggests that minimizing vibration at more points in between...like at the bow tips and/or or on the string tips themselves...would have benefits.  Have wondered whether rubberizing those areas (not with plastic but with a soft rubber or silicone-based material that can be dipped) would help control those vibrations and so reduce overall noise.  Haven't seen anyone (bowyers or string makers) try that yet.  Might be worth an experiment.

[McDave]

We would have to ask a bowyer about this, but most of my string loops fit pretty precisely on the string nocks, and I would be reluctant to cover the string nocks with anything that would interfere with that precise fit.  “Precisely” meaning that I have to be careful when stringing the bow to seat the string correctly in the string nocks to make sure that it doesn’t slip off when I shoot the bow.

[1Arrow1Kill]

I carefully dip my longbow bottom tips in PlastiDip just short of the string nock so it doesn't interfere with attaching the string.  I usually dip each tip 3 times (3 coats) letting each coat dry before dipping again.  It protest the tips very well, forms a permanent barrier not allowing water access to the tip and is easy to remove if I decide to sell a bow.  Works real well and makes no noise during a shot.

[2wfstlhunting]

I used to only use the rubber ones from TRA or wherever, but now prefer the harder black "plastic " ones.  I barely ever take them off except to change strings or if I am truly out in rainy weather. I have never  had the slightest problems except that the softer rubbery ones age, dry out and crack. After YEARS you usually have to replace them. Maybe a different story if you hunt in very wet conditiond/rainy weather a lot

[GCook]

So the guys using there shoe, how do you do that and pull arrows or keep score at a shoot?   

This way

I have one of those.  Great for standing there but not for pulling arrows.  Saw Bisch's and got one.  Okay but less functional than I'd hoped.  Usually just lay my bow down.
In the blind it depends on room and something to lean it on. 

[Terry Green]

I dont use any tip protector, I use my boot.

"So the guys using there shoe, how do you do that and pull arrows or keep score at a shoot?" 

I don't do shoots, and to pull an arrow, I simply raise my bow with my right hand and then put my left hand into the grip and slide an arrow out of my bow quiver. I've only done one shoot, and it's  no different than Put Put Golf score keeping.  I simply just never had an issue with using my boot. I really don't see the problem.

[mahantango]

Good grief, over three years and this is still going. It's not a problem, just a choice. And fwiw, most guys who use tip protectors still set the bow on their foot when able.

[Terry Green]

Mahantango, HA! I don't even realize is was 3 years old. 

 

[Onehair]

Black electrical tape

[GCook]

From your quiver maybe but from a 3D target it takes two hands, bending over or down on one knee.  I can understand if you don't shoot the matches that it would be different. The lanes are often brushy and tight. 
I use the belt loop hook while waiting my turn and my boot as well butu now gets leaned against trees, branches, the fence, blind floors and I've chipped an antler tip as well as wearing all the finish off a longbow tip.  So a way to protect it is a wise decision IMO.  Especially since I'm generally hard on my equipment anyway.

[Terry Green]

If you are taking to me, I don't buy that for a second. I hunt in thick stuff ALL the time and I manufacture shots ALL time. Meaning position and can't angle variations.  No way a shoot is more difficult than the way I hunt.