Shelf Rug for Tree Stick

[LA Trapper]

I am struggling with with wear on the factory shelf rug.  What do you guys use with your Tree Stick.  I am out of seal skin, which is what I have used for the last 10 plus years on my recurves.

Any ideas?

Thanks;

Billy

[jacobsladder]

i use and like beaver tail....buy a tail wrap from abe penner at caribows....you'll have enough to last along time or use on many bows....its very durable.

[LA Trapper]

Thanks, I am weighing options and I appreciate the input.  I don't have the wear when I shoot split finger, but when I shoot 3 under, I develop the wear mark no matter where I place the nock, high or not.  I get great arrow flight so it is frustrating.

Billy

[Jerry Jeffer]

Velcro lasts a very long time. If you want to go natural I have been using a piece of beaver hide trimmed down to the felt with nice results.

[blktail]

I second the beaver tail or velcro. Both last a very long time.

[GMMAT]

I bought $3 worth of velcro, yesterday.  That's enough to last me......FOREVER.....lol.

Just a thought (take this with a grain of salt)...

I used to experience a lot of rest wear.  I used to shoot cock feather out / RW fletch.  If that's how you're shooting, try LW fletch.  I now have no issues (but this isn't the only reason I switched).

Good luck.

[LA Trapper]

I am looking at a piece (both sides) of 2 1/2" wide velcro as we speak.  I forgot I bought it to try.  

Do you have better success with the hooks or the loops.  Hooks are the hard side and loops are the rug.  I have seen both used.

Billy

[GMMAT]

I don't use the velcros for my side plate.  For the rest, I only use the rug side.

[larry]

the hook side will last a long time, but the arrow makes to much noise sliding over it for hunting purposes

[richbat]

velcro works great,just wish i could find just the fuzzy side instead of having to buy the looped side also.

[Elkhntr]

Billy, use velcro - the loop side. It's not as durable as leather, but it can be found most anywhere and is inexpensive. I get the industrial grade at Lowe's.

Michael

[GMMAT]

Go to any craft store.  Like I said....$3 for a LIFETIME'S worth.

[LA Trapper]

Thanks