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Post by teambateau on Mar 4, 2006 0:27:44 GMT -5
I have noticed that the lower fletching (Feathers) on some of my arrows are showing signs of where they hit the rest(FlipperII).
Is this normal?
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Post by BT on Mar 4, 2006 21:58:55 GMT -5
Yes
I suggest shooting the odd feather in to reduce wear.
generally it will not inflict a deficit on performance and may actually help performance at times.
all the same feather do wear and refletching will be needed at some point
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FlyinCedar
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Post by FlyinCedar on Mar 9, 2006 1:08:57 GMT -5
If it continues to be a problem, you may want to try shooting off the shelf...I have tried both, and actually prefer shooting from the shelf myself...unless of course you already know you prefer a flipper rest.....if you do decide to shoot off the shelf, sealskin is mighty fine for a rest/strike plate..nice and smooth, won't slow your arrows down.
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Post by flatbowMB on Mar 9, 2006 1:29:37 GMT -5
Ditto to what flyincedar suggested. You might also find a sealskin clad shelf to be much quieter than a rest. Another great shelf material is beaver tail. It is extremely quiet and wears like iron.
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Post by BT on Mar 9, 2006 11:48:59 GMT -5
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FlyinCedar
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Post by FlyinCedar on Mar 9, 2006 12:20:22 GMT -5
Beaver tail is commonly used for grip material....this is a first for me on hearing it used for a shelf rest, but I don't see why not.... You can get a piece for about $20, and from what I hear, it is great for a handle wrap... I believe Mike Yancey at Pine Hollow Longbows sells it.
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Post by flatbowMB on Mar 9, 2006 19:25:36 GMT -5
Abe Pennner, the bowyer for Cari-Bow uses Beaver tail for both grips and rests. His place is about 1 1/4 hours drive form Winnipeg, so alot of the local guys shoot his incredeibly beautiful bows. When my sealskin is due for replacing, I'll probably try the beavertail.
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