Anybody have experience with sharkskin?

monterey · July 27, 2017, 09:35:00 PM

I have one in the freezer still raw and got no idea how to treat it. Just use as a raw skin?

Does it tan up?

My thoughts are for a backing but....???

ozy clint · July 27, 2017, 11:12:00 PM

i have tanned it as per normal.

i traded it for some obsidian on primitive archer. the guy was going to use it for a bow grip.

monterey · July 27, 2017, 11:25:00 PM

Bow grip! That's a cool idea.

David McLendon · July 28, 2017, 09:19:00 AM

Only once many years ago while the shark was still wearing it, passed by and sanded the calf of my leg while sitting on an surfboard. Promptly ended my budding surfing career.

Terry Green · July 28, 2017, 10:35:00 AM

I think it'll be awfully heavy for bow backing but a back quiver or armed guard or a grip would be great

monterey · July 28, 2017, 12:34:00 PM

These sound like better ideas than a backing.

I received it frozen so I'm not too sure how big it is.

I never let a shark into the boat!

goingoldskool · July 28, 2017, 06:05:00 PM

I've had boots made of it.... REALLY TOUGH STUFF!
I think it would make a great arm guard.

Goodluck, shoot straight and God bless,

Rodd

July 28, 2017, 06:40:00 PM

You might give Craig (Howard Hill Archery) a call. He uses it for bow grips some...

monterey · July 28, 2017, 10:24:00 PM

Thanks for that tip, Tony I'll give him a call.