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Author Topic: Quiet rest material?  (Read 758 times)

Offline shortstroke 91

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Quiet rest material?
« on: January 01, 2009, 11:57:00 AM »
What do you think makes the best and quietest rest material, or does it really matter? I'll be outfitting a new bow and just thought I'd ask for opinions. I've used calf hair and the old standby Bear felt and leather set as well but thought I'd look for something else this time.
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Offline Gordon martiniuk

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2009, 12:03:00 PM »
Velcro is what I like best tryed seal skin (wears Fast) and many others still go back to Velcro
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Offline R H Clark

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2009, 12:06:00 PM »
I use the stick on industrial strength velcro sold at Walmart.It's just over $3 for 3 pieces.It seems as quiet as anything to me and wears a long time.
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Offline Yellow Dog

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2009, 12:15:00 PM »
I second the Industrial Strength velcro. I make my template out of heavy paper, cut it to fit the bow the way I want it to and tranfer it to the back of the velcro. Cut it out and stick it on. The stuff holds up great and it stays where you stick it. Just make sure you clean the shelf with a little alcohol before you stick it down. You can make a couple dozen rests out of one little packet.
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Offline sswv

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 12:21:00 PM »
velcro
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Offline Mr.Chuck

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2009, 12:23:00 PM »
the velcro "hooks" are faster, but the "loops" are quieter!
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Offline buckeye_hunter

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2009, 06:48:00 PM »
Velcro
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Offline Bear Heart

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2009, 07:11:00 PM »
I am liking pig skin leather these days.
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Offline ron w

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2009, 07:17:00 PM »
Velcro is good and cheap, I get mine at Home Depot. It comes white,red, blue,gray, and black. The old Bear rugs were good also.
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Offline Nakohe

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2009, 11:18:00 PM »
I prefer seal skin, just my preference.
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Offline amar911

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2009, 11:55:00 PM »
I'm with Donald on the seal skin.

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Offline Manitoba Stickflinger

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2009, 12:14:00 AM »
I was pleasantly surprised with beavertail. Tough and quiet in all weather conditions!
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Offline Lt. Dan

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2009, 12:27:00 AM »
Velcro sounded loud on the draw.  Very durable though.  Sealskin seemed quiet.  Now I'm using part of the leather side plate for a rest.
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Offline wapitimike1

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2009, 06:51:00 AM »
Dr Shoals, Mole Skin, works great.
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Offline Teacher_of_the_Arcane

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2009, 01:49:00 PM »
Mr. Stroke,

Stacy Groscup once told me Velcro!!  I miss that man!
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Offline Doc Nock

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2009, 03:50:00 PM »
Sealskin here too. I had mine on for over 3 years, shoot a lot, no wear..

Had on many bows over the past 15 years. Love it. Use the Barge Cement the way Ed says though!  :)  Trust me!  :)
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Offline JEFF B

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Re: Quiet rest material?
« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2009, 03:53:00 PM »
velcro no problem but use barge cement  :thumbsup:
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