Help with an experiment

I am hoping  I can get 6 of you TGers to try out something new. First the explanation: I have tried all sorts of arrow rest materials over the years, and many of them work just fine. Having said that, I still think that seal fur makes the best arrow rest-- it is slick, wears forever, looks great and is water resistant. The problem is, as most of us know, you can't get it anymore in the US due to the ban on seal pelt imports.

So, I have been looking for a substitute. Most recently I have found a "faux" seal fur made in Europe which looks as if it might be a good stand in for the real thing. The color is "Camel", a golden tan. I bought a big piece, at a reasonable cost.

The deal is this: if you will try this out and give me some feedback about how it works on your setup, I will send you (free gratis) a square of it (2" by 2") which should allow you to make several rests. Apply with Barge or rubber cement. First 6 people to respond get the sample.

Thanks for your help with the experiment!

Susan

[Killdeer]

I'm in!
Will PM my address, in a blind not-so-far leap of faith.
It would be terrific if this stuff is hardy enough to use for tabs.

Killdeer

[KOOK68]

I'm willing to try it out! Thanks for the offer.

[Bladepeek]

I would also like to try it. I've been using thin leather for the plate and either velcro or a nylon "rug" for the rest. I'd like to go thinner.

Thanks
Ron Peek
327 W Baldwin Lake Dr
Greenville, MI 48838

[owlbait]

Susan, please include me. I'm sending my address via pm.
Thanks
Mike Gerard  owlbait

[KentuckyTJ]

I'm in for a testing program. Pm'd address to follow.

[Justin Swim]

Im in  thanks

[Justin Swim]

Im in  thanks

OK that's 6. We'll update as we go.
Susan

[bowless]

Wow, can't wait for everyone's opinion.
What a great idea Susan, thanks.

[team fudd]

Susan,  I have family that are Inuit natives up in alaska and they hunt seal.  I wonder if they are able to give away seal fur?  I will ask and get back to you.

[KentuckyTJ]

There goes our testing program!     :(

We'll test anyway-- this is a lot cheaper than the real thing and if it works we're golden!
                      :cool:

Hadn't considered Alaska......most of it comes from Canada I believe and can't come across the border.

[Bladepeek]

Susan, I wasn't thinking when I jumped up and grabbed a slot. I'm going in for surgery tomorrow and probably won't be able to do much shooting for some weeks. You need someone who can really give them a workout and get back to you.

Please take me off the list. I will be glad to buy some later, after you've gotten maximum mileage out of this test.

Sorry for making extra work for you. And thanks for exploring this option.
Ron

[Kip]

If you need another tester I can help.Kip

[PeteA]

I'm in, have a new to me Kodiak Hunter I'm refinishing and is in need for a rest.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Good Luck with the test Susan, curious how it will turn out?

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

I can be a back up as well , I tend to shoot a lot though......
,,,,Sam,,,,

[Hummer3T]

You can get seal skin shelf/ rests from Alaska Archery suppliers still.

Alaska Bowhunting Supply stopped carrying them when the ban was put on Seal. Not aware of any others--if you know of a source I'd love to hear about it!
Susan