Need? Limb Tip Protectors, Fletching Cover, and the perfect chair?

[Altiman94]

Hi-

I just picked up a new hoyt buffalo.  Well, new to me.  Anyhow, I was trying to decide if I should put limb tip protectors on it?  My last bow (Bob Lee) I just did the bottom limb.  What's everyone else doing?

Also- Are fletching covers needed and/or useful?  I'm usually hunting white-tails or turkey from the ground or a treestand.  My feathers are two red and a white.

One more--been sitting on the ground lately with a 'tri-pod' chair with a small back on it.  I think its made by ameristep.  I can't say its the most comfortable chair, but it works.  What do you all recommend for a comfortable chair?  I don't want something that needs to be attached to a tree since sometimes I just plop down in the middle of a clumb of grass/weeds.

[Whip]

Personally, I don't care for the rubber tip protectors.  If you aren't careful moisture can collect in there and do more damage than an unprotected tip, so I let my tips go naked.  If you really want a tip protector I would suggest a leather one that at least has a chance to dry out if it gets wet.  Even then, I worry about moisture too long on the finish.

Fletching covers aren't needed for deer, but can be a very handy way to keep your feathers dry.  On turkeys the bright fletch can really catch their eye, so they sure help on the birds.

A good quality chair is a great investment.  My favorite is the Waldrop pack seat.  I also use a Nifty Seat which is a one legged stool, and it is a great tool, but does need a tree to lean on.  The Huntmore chairs are probably the most comfortable ones out there.  Not quite as portable as the Waldrop, but great chairs.  Invest in a good quality seat and you will never regret it.

[BOWMARKS]

The bottom limb protectors can be made to be waterproof by simply punching a 1/8 hole in the bottom. The rubber protectors that Black Widow sells have the hole already and also have a hole on the top to tie a wind detection feather to,pretty neat!!