Author Topic: Shelf material ? (Read 977 times)

BrushWolf · « **on:** December 05, 2014, 07:22:00 PM »

What do you all like for shelf material. I am looking for the quietest when drawing the bow.

black velvet · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2014, 07:23:00 PM »

Velcro

The Whittler · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2014, 07:37:00 PM »

2nd Velcro.

Crittergetter · « **Reply #3 on:** December 05, 2014, 07:39:00 PM »

X3 on the Velcro for the shelf. I use stick on moleskin for the strike plate. I did this after I shot and missed a buck early this year. Completely my fault I simply missed and the buck didn't jump the string or anything but I was amazed at how loud my bow was in the woods with the leather shelf and strike plate. Super quiet now!

Brad Arnett · « **Reply #4 on:** December 05, 2014, 07:52:00 PM »

I had one bow with seal skin on the shelf and I thought it was the quietest material I have used.

Friend · « **Reply #5 on:** December 05, 2014, 07:56:00 PM »

Have been pleased with velcro for many many years.

Cavscout9753 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:16:00 PM »

I have and do put velcro on my recurves and R/D. For the vixen I used a single piece of smooth leather to make the rest and strike plate, but thats just because I made a quiver from the same material and it matches. Plus the design seemed more fitting for the type of bow. But it is really hard to beat the soft velcro for economy, looks, and longevity. A roll from a hobby shop will set you up for plates and rests for a loooong time.

BrushWolf · « **Reply #7 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:22:00 PM »

I have been using leather for sometime now. This year how ever on two different outings deer heard me draw. Which resulted in very nervous deer and no shots.

« **Reply #8 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:27:00 PM »

Velcro!

Bisch

« **Reply #9 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:27:00 PM »

Oops, double post!

Bisch

Joeabowhunter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:43:00 PM »

seal skin! I gotta get more.

stagetek · « **Reply #11 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:48:00 PM »

I use Velcro on my bow fishing bow. But, I like a rug rest on everything else. Very quiet.

Stump73 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:57:00 PM »

Calf hair on the Thunderchild and velcro on the rest.

MR BILL SHORTY · « **Reply #13 on:** December 05, 2014, 08:58:00 PM »

seal skin!

timbermoose · « **Reply #14 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:34:00 PM »

Velcro on everything but my ELB's.

nineworlds9 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:49:00 PM »

Velcro, sealskin, calf hair, and even beavertail work great!

Friend · « **Reply #16 on:** December 05, 2014, 11:17:00 PM »

Velcro may never receive its due acclaim since it is so inexpensive and widely available.

Then on the other hand, when we see a host of the finest bows, including those approaching two grand, we may quite frequently find that velcro was the bowyer's shelf material of choice.

Pine · « **Reply #17 on:** December 06, 2014, 01:18:00 AM »

Has any body mentioned Velcro yet ? I have tried many rests and shelf materials , just can't beat Velcro .
Cheep ,easy to use and it works .

TC in Spfld · « **Reply #18 on:** December 06, 2014, 09:02:00 AM »

Ditto on the velcro, and while you're at it buy the "Industrial Strength".

Shakes.602 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 06, 2014, 12:55:00 PM »

I just use a small hunk of smooth leather, and stick a small wooden match underneath it to raise the arrow just a hair.


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