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Title: Padding ILF question
Post by: TaterHill Archer on February 20, 2018, 09:32:00 PM
Anyone put velcro in the pocket of their ILF bow?   I have 2 risers and I noticed the  limbs are rubbing in the pocket and could use some padding.  Would love to see ILF set ups.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: TDHunter on February 20, 2018, 10:33:00 PM
I cut some pads out of some old rubber coasters. They really dampened the noise which was something that was annoying me. Worked very well
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: babs on February 21, 2018, 01:08:00 AM
I have put velcro and some sticky back felt inside limb pockets, made a big difference in noise. My mountain muffler strings did a wonderful job too on my ILF setups.
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: JR Williams on February 21, 2018, 07:55:00 AM
I put Velcro on the limb butts and in the pocket. If the Velcro is to thick to allow the limb to click in I put moleskin. It makes a huge difference in noise.

Between that and setting the tiller for the way I shoot (fixed crawl) I can get my ILF bows amazingly quiet.
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: on February 21, 2018, 08:21:00 AM
A while back I started putting liquid electrical tape on all the contact areas of my limbs.  Makes for a good cushion and can be replaced easily as needed.

Using it for limb tip protectors too.

(https://i.imgur.com/dEaTh96.jpg)
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: p1choco on February 23, 2018, 02:07:00 PM
Jim, I imagine the liquid tape wears out at some point.  How long does it last?
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: M60gunner on February 23, 2018, 04:12:00 PM
I use that stick on felt as well. Bought a big piece at craft store some years back. Stuff has lots of uses.
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: ron w on February 23, 2018, 04:24:00 PM
I use mole skin and I have used Velcro.......both worked fine.
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: Yooper-traveler on February 23, 2018, 06:48:00 PM
I use the liquid electrical tape also.  Works very well.
Title: Re: Padding ILF question
Post by: on February 23, 2018, 10:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by p1choco:
Jim, I imagine the liquid tape wears out at some point.  How long does it last?
Like everything else, I guess it depends.  I haven't had to replace any under the limb bolts; I've added a little smear on each side of the bushing, and I've replaced and/or added to the limb tip a couple time.  But... I lean the bow against to house when I shoot (and I shoot a lot)and the tip rests on the concrete walk.

The good thing is, a container of this stuff may last a lifetime, if it doesn't dry out first.     :)