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Title: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 06, 2020, 01:02:06 PM
Anyone ever use this and notice a performance loss in the bow due to extra stuff on the limb?[attachment=1]
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Post by: tzolk on March 06, 2020, 01:02:33 PM
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Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: Rusty Izatt on March 06, 2020, 01:08:26 PM
I have used it and have not noticed any change in performace.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 06, 2020, 03:46:03 PM
The weight it takes to wrap each limb is about just over 200 grains for each limb. is adding that weight different to the bow on the limbs than adding that weight to the string?
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 06, 2020, 03:55:27 PM
Granted not all that weight is on the working part of the limb either
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Post by: Pat B on March 06, 2020, 03:59:43 PM
Why not just put it on the back and trim the edges. No real need to wrap the whole limb. You could reduce that extra physical weight considerably by doing so.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 06, 2020, 05:06:06 PM
Pat,
It clings to itself only. I would have to glue it to the limb to do that which might not be a bad idea. Anyone in the medical field knows it as coban
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: M60gunner on March 06, 2020, 06:09:36 PM
Same stuff we buy at the tack store . We wrap our grips with it in summer to keep sweaty hand from slipping. Have you considered "limb station's "? I know that camo tape like duck tape can reflec sunlight.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 06, 2020, 06:28:16 PM
Quote from: M60gunner on March 06, 2020, 06:09:36 PM
Same stuff we buy at the tack store . We wrap our grips with it in summer to keep sweaty hand from slipping. Have you considered "limb station's "? I know that camo tape like duck tape can reflec sunlight.

Pig Gunner,
I have some Limbsations ASAT coming for another bow. Hope they don't shine too much
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: Pat B on March 06, 2020, 10:53:34 PM
Do you need camo on your bow? Lots of folks hunt without it.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: Hoosierarcher88 on March 07, 2020, 03:34:15 AM
I have limbsations on my ilf recurve. Mine are what looks to be a predator camo and they are nice and matte with no shine.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 07, 2020, 07:09:00 AM
Pat,
Don't need it and have killed deer without it.

Good to hear about the Limbsations!
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Post by: wapitishooter on March 07, 2020, 08:32:32 AM
try the snake print cloth from 3 rivers. works and looks great I really cant tell difference from real skins. easy to apply
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Post by: varmint101 on March 07, 2020, 09:08:27 AM
Not sure about performance, but have you seen the woodland "Fred Bear" camo Limb stations? Look pretty sweet.
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Post by: Wudstix on March 13, 2020, 07:13:48 PM
Personally, like the lamination on my bows just fine.  Paid good money, don't need to cover it.
:campfire:   
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: GCook on March 13, 2020, 08:01:54 PM
Need a camo bow?  No more than I need an exotic wood riser and laminates.  I think a camo bow looks good.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 13, 2020, 08:57:52 PM
Quote from: GCook on March 13, 2020, 08:01:54 PM
Need a camo bow?  No more than I need an exotic wood riser and laminates.  I think a camo bow looks good.

That's what I'm talking about brother! Heck, camo wrap or the Limbsations keep those limbs protected as well.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: kopfjaeger on March 14, 2020, 09:42:19 AM
I have copperhead limbsations on the back of my 1972 Bear Super Kodiak and have noticed no difference in performance.
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Post by: BearBandit on March 14, 2020, 09:59:16 AM
I wrapped my bow in the same self adhesive wrap that's made for rifles.   Worked great,  no residue,  protected three bow while I was in the thick stuff and easy to remove.
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: tzolk on March 14, 2020, 06:56:19 PM
I put Limbsations on my 1 piece Whistler. Just on the back though [attachment=1,msg2911323]
Title: Re: Self adhesive camo wrap.
Post by: Miikka on March 15, 2020, 06:14:15 PM
I used self adhesive tape on my bow this fall and didn't notice any performance difference. Wouldn't want to shoot with it in the rain though, but then again even wet string silencers are enough to throw of a longer shot for me.