Pimpscoe
Eight Pointer
What's the best string dampener(s) to use without using a bow press? Monkey tails, cat tails, bowman ultrajax, etc?
String dampener
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Get some bundles of jig skirting(cat whiskers)and tie them to the string with multiple half hitches......
Natural Flight Ryan
Guest
I would think you would be looking at sacrificing quite a bit of speed if you went that route, but I'm no bow tech...
You're right, you might give up a few fps but I'd bet a Franklin against a day old doughnut that without a chrono there'd be one in a hundred who could tell it. Without a press what are the other options?
Natural Flight Ryan
Guest
If you're just trying to avoid paying a bow shop, I can probably put you on a press, if you are looking just for long term convenience, I have no idea...
Natural Flight Ryan
Guest
I agree, but if you throw away 15-20 fps for every accessory you add to a compound, it will add up quick. BTW, I can't see the difference in my .380 vs my .270, but that doesn't mean there isn't one.
Halffast
Six Pointer
You aren't drinking and headed to the beach with Sharps are you?
Natural Flight Ryan
Guest
Haha naw I ain't man enough to captain that shrimp boat....
Easy NFR now...easy. We're talking about adding a string silencer, a half-handful of rubber, not a boat anchor. No offense to anybody in the business but if I couldn't tie a few strands of rubber onto a string with a few half hitches I should probably sell the bow and wait for gun season. I don't see the need to waste shop time if I can do it myself.
Pimpscoe
Eight Pointer
Paying the bowshop isn't the issue, just curious about different string dampening devices that I can put on at home. Monkey tails go on without a press, so do these bowjax. Just curious if anyone has used either. You can tie your own without using the zip ties, which I would do. Personally don't like the idea of a zip tie on the string.
http://grabagun.com/catalog/product/view/id/72129?gclid=CJuH29LCqr8CFTJp7AodvhQAsA
http://grabagun.com/catalog/product/view/id/72129?gclid=CJuH29LCqr8CFTJp7AodvhQAsA
Pimpscoe
Eight Pointer
No press needed either, just curious if they work and/or last
http://www.toowoombaarchery.com.au/monkey-tail-string-dampers---4pk--p246/
Ad claims minus 1-2 fps , which probably means 2-4.
http://www.toowoombaarchery.com.au/monkey-tail-string-dampers---4pk--p246/
Ad claims minus 1-2 fps , which probably means 2-4.
Most of the time if you purchase an item at a bow shop they will install it for free.
kilerhamilton
Old Mossy Horns
why do you want string silencers? A deer is going to here and jump the quietest bow. I learned the hard way. Aim low but not to low.
To answer your question monkey tails are pretty cool
To answer your question monkey tails are pretty cool
Guybo
Eight Pointer
I used string leeches for a long time but they just don't last. A couple years ago I started using cat whiskers called cool cats and they work great. Once installed they form into a ball and you just separate the strands. They have a website that you can go to and they show you how to tie them on and it's very simple to do. You can also mix colors to match your bow or string. They do a great job at silencing the twang in the string and are very durable.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Archery-Com...220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339180feac
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Archery-Com...220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item339180feac
mjbrady
Twelve Pointer
Monkey tails are a simple solution and no press required. They can be replaced anytime and anywhere.
I guess over the years I've used most of them. Now on my one strings I use four minis, two 1" puffs, spaced a couple of inches apart on both ends, instead of one large puff or cat whisker. Same silencing effect, less bulk at one spot on the string. All of my bows are plenty quiet, even with light arrows.
Pimpscoe
Eight Pointer
Thanks for the input. Just ordered a few and will give them a try.
Zombie
Old Mossy Horns
I like monkey tails and bowjax
Sent From Ink's House
Sent From Ink's House
Old cat whiskers are hard to beat. Most of the new stuff will blow apart after a few shots in my experience. Cats dry rot after a couple year...but that's the only downfall I see.
String leeches, bow jacks, monkey tails....I've always had issues with them tearing up after a couple weeks.
String leeches, bow jacks, monkey tails....I've always had issues with them tearing up after a couple weeks.
mjbrady
Twelve Pointer
Ive shot monkey tails on my bow for over 1 yr and never broken 1. All depends on placement on string. Monkey tails want hold moisture like cat whiskers or older style puffs either. These have been my observations. All listed will work fine and help quite ones bow.
Where is proper placement in a monster? The cables are the only places i can make them stay without tearing up. Even on the string, they seem to slide around
mjbrady
Twelve Pointer
You have to put them above the string grub on top and below it on the bottom. What happens a lot of times is the tail when it stretches from the shot hits the metal ring of the AVS and it breaks them. I use a bit of serving above to stop it from moving.