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Author Topic: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS  (Read 945 times)

Offline sticshooter

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WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« on: October 08, 2009, 03:12:00 PM »
I got a bow  that came with limb savers on it. I was shocked at how quiet it is.I have awful    problem with plucking the string on release. but seems these quiet it down to nothing more then a whisper. Anyone use these that can tell me if I am right or just crazy?<><
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009, 03:30:00 PM »
yep.  for me, despite everyone saying a longbow didn't need then, I think the light weight and long draw needed all the help it could get.  Same for my "short" lb.

I use the "mini' models, sold for putting on sights on wheel bows.

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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2009, 03:31:00 PM »
I put them on pretty much everything. Cheap insurance for a cut/broken string and every little bit of quiet I can get I'll take.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009, 03:33:00 PM »
Yup there ugly but I use them they help! Like vermonster13 said there cheap insurance that may just take enough vibration out of a possible misfire to save a bow!
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2009, 03:36:00 PM »
Just plain ugly...... On a few of my better bows there on there. If it helps reduce vibes it can't hurt anything but the looks. What can it hurt.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 03:37:00 PM »
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Originally posted by vermonster13:
I put them on pretty much everything. Cheap insurance for a cut/broken string and every little bit of quiet I can get I'll take.
How would they help in the event of a cut/broken string?
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 03:43:00 PM »
Absorb some of the shock that would otherwise go into the fades/riser.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 03:44:00 PM »
likely absorb/dissipate some energy
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 03:44:00 PM »
Like dry firing your bow...reduce some of the shock to the limb...I think.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 03:44:00 PM »
Wow, synchronized posting!    :biglaugh:
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 03:47:00 PM »
If they made them in a "game" style shape like a deer hoof they might be more appealing. They work for me though.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2009, 03:56:00 PM »
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If they made them in a "game" style shape like a deer hoof they might be more appealing. They work for me though.
Ohhhh, market strategy there..... better get a patent on that one....  :thumbsup:
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2009, 04:31:00 PM »
I tried them way back when they came out...if they made any difference, I couldn't tell.

Couldn't stand looking at them anyway.

Any well made bow shooting substantial arrows shouldn't really need them(as far as quietness and handshock), and should hold together in the event of a dry-fire...been there    :scared:
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2009, 04:34:00 PM »
If you put a decibal meter beside your bow, which I have, they work !!!
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 04:36:00 PM »
Nope, never have, bow hush and hush puppies if needed is all I use or need to get my bows quiet.

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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2009, 05:10:00 PM »
They make some called the insulator strip. That are a 3.5 inches long, 1/2" wide that are marketed to be put on the grip of a compound.  I put some right were the string grooves end.  They made quite a difference and are not very noticable compared to the mushroom style.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2009, 05:15:00 PM »
Well then I guess they work for some. I am going to chrono my bow without them and then with them. Just wanna see how much I lose. Like I said I pluck the string bad and this seems to keep it quiet like I never thought it would be.Thanks guys for your Input.<><
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2009, 05:35:00 PM »
I have some on my bows and they work for me and i agree they are ugly. Nothing makes my bows quiter than a smooth release.
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2009, 07:14:00 PM »
Wow! All thoughs folks shootin bows and taken game, in the past 50+ years!

  What did they do without them?
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Re: WHO USE'S LIMB SAVERS
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2009, 08:41:00 PM »
I use them on all recurves and on longbows that I shoot lighter arrows from.They work and I like the way they look.I am not in this to be in a fashion show.Looks are not too high on my list when it comes to useing something that works or not.
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