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1.) bluecat - 11/17/2014
...I get an idea that I believe will work.
I'm not going to reveal my solution quite yet. I'll make you work for it a bit, but here is something I have been wrestling with.
Where I hunt I have to go through many barb wire fences, gates, Bristly Greenbriar, stubby waist-high sumac, cedars, corn stalks, Hedge etc.
I'm often pushing my cart through all of this (heater body suit, kill bag, extra clothes, stand, steps, decoy, have a backpack on and carrying my bow.
So I will post the question and get some feedback. How do ya'll carry your bow?
This is a chance for members (and lurkers to join) to post their responses and participate in an archery related topic. Pics? I've been searching for a method to put the bow over my shoulder and protect it at the same time.
Getting a bow to stand is a different animal than storing it while driving a car, airplane. A case isn't practical for the field. How do you protect your bow from getting dinged, dented, scratched, strings abraided, cams bent etc.? A hunt can be ruined by catching a branch in your pin guard and tearing the fiber optics.
You spent some good money on your bow, why not keep it nice and know that its accuracy hasn't been compromised when in the field.
As always, funny interjections (sometimes called hijacks) are always appreciated as long as we come back around to addressing the post eventually. Just to warn you, my solution won't be made available for a week or so.
I'm not going to reveal my solution quite yet. I'll make you work for it a bit, but here is something I have been wrestling with.
Where I hunt I have to go through many barb wire fences, gates, Bristly Greenbriar, stubby waist-high sumac, cedars, corn stalks, Hedge etc.
I'm often pushing my cart through all of this (heater body suit, kill bag, extra clothes, stand, steps, decoy, have a backpack on and carrying my bow.
So I will post the question and get some feedback. How do ya'll carry your bow?
This is a chance for members (and lurkers to join) to post their responses and participate in an archery related topic. Pics? I've been searching for a method to put the bow over my shoulder and protect it at the same time.
Getting a bow to stand is a different animal than storing it while driving a car, airplane. A case isn't practical for the field. How do you protect your bow from getting dinged, dented, scratched, strings abraided, cams bent etc.? A hunt can be ruined by catching a branch in your pin guard and tearing the fiber optics.
You spent some good money on your bow, why not keep it nice and know that its accuracy hasn't been compromised when in the field.
As always, funny interjections (sometimes called hijacks) are always appreciated as long as we come back around to addressing the post eventually. Just to warn you, my solution won't be made available for a week or so.
2.) Wild Bob - 11/17/2014
:pop: :-)
3.) Swamp Fox - 11/17/2014
I started using a bow sling quite a few years ago and have three types that I like but only one that I use on a regular basis. It's a rubber sling from Slogan Outdoors and Bullz-i turned me on to it. It stays on your shoulder, is compatible with backpack shoulder straps (unlike most slings), and can be worn several different ways. It really takes the weight off without being bouncy. The one on my heavy blackpowder rifle is extremely effective but is a bear to adjust for some reason, but my bow sling is perfect, except that it doesn't protect the string.
[url]http://sloganoutdoors.com/[/url]
Primos Neoprene (don't own one but several friends have them) and the sling from Pole Mountain will protect the string (I had to do a quick mod with some Velcro strap to improve protection on the original Pole Mountain, but otherwise that's a nice system, with some built-in pouches for gear).
The other sling I like and own and use every once in a while is from Game Plan Gear.
Never was too hot on so-called bow-holders on backpacks. Maybe I just haven't come across the right one yet.
[url]http://sloganoutdoors.com/[/url]
Primos Neoprene (don't own one but several friends have them) and the sling from Pole Mountain will protect the string (I had to do a quick mod with some Velcro strap to improve protection on the original Pole Mountain, but otherwise that's a nice system, with some built-in pouches for gear).
The other sling I like and own and use every once in a while is from Game Plan Gear.
Never was too hot on so-called bow-holders on backpacks. Maybe I just haven't come across the right one yet.
4.) Swamp Fox - 11/17/2014
Also, as far as sight pins go, I often use a little case that wraps around the pin guard. Helps a bunch, especially for peace of mind.
5.) bluecat - 11/17/2014
The pin guard cup is a good idea. I've got one of those.
When I first started out I bought a bowsling that one part attaches to the limbs. The strap clips into that when transporting. I think it was made by Carlton. I raised my bow as a deer was coming down the trail. She was behind a cedar and about 5 yards away. When my bow tip went up, the clip slipped down the limb and made a slight clicking sound.
She would have tasted good.
When I first started out I bought a bowsling that one part attaches to the limbs. The strap clips into that when transporting. I think it was made by Carlton. I raised my bow as a deer was coming down the trail. She was behind a cedar and about 5 yards away. When my bow tip went up, the clip slipped down the limb and made a slight clicking sound.
She would have tasted good.
6.) Deerminator - 11/17/2014
cradled in my arm. And the [I][SIZE=4]bow holder upper[/SIZE] [/I],[FONT=Century Gothic] nateraly[/FONT].
Which by the way works GREAT for holding the butt end of the shot gun:tu:
Multi purpose and multi seasons.:hb:
Which by the way works GREAT for holding the butt end of the shot gun:tu:
Multi purpose and multi seasons.:hb:
7.) Swamp Fox - 11/17/2014
The other thing someone needs to come up with is a good quiet, waterproof hood for carrying feather-fletched arrows in brush and rain/wet conditions. I'm down to a bread bag inside a Crown Royal bag, semi-attached ---and I use that term loosely--with a heavy rubber band from a bunch of celery. :-)
:omg:
:omg:
8.) bluecat - 11/17/2014
How bout those people that go through brush by using their gun to sweep back the limbs and brambles. :re:
You know who you are.
You know who you are.
9.) bluecat - 11/17/2014
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27170]The other thing someone needs to come up with is a good quiet, waterproof hood for carrying feather-fletched arrows in brush and rain/wet conditions. I'm down to a bread bag inside a Crown Royal bag, semi-attached ---and I use that term loosely--with a heavy rubber band from a bunch of celery. :-)
:omg:[/QUOTE]
Sometimes Low-Tech is the best solution.
:omg:[/QUOTE]
Sometimes Low-Tech is the best solution.
10.) Swamp Fox - 11/17/2014
[QUOTE=bluecat;27172]Sometimes Low-Tech is the best solution.[/QUOTE]
I thought about individually protecting each arrow with its own fletch condom but haven't gotten around to trying it. I haven't shot any in a while... Feather-fletched arrows, I mean. I've got a bunch of condoms that are past the expiration date, though, so I might as well put them to good use.
:p
I thought about individually protecting each arrow with its own fletch condom but haven't gotten around to trying it. I haven't shot any in a while... Feather-fletched arrows, I mean. I've got a bunch of condoms that are past the expiration date, though, so I might as well put them to good use.
:p
11.) crookedeye - 11/17/2014
swampy said condom...
12.) bluecat - 11/17/2014
I'm betting your x-small condoms would fit the fletching just perfect. :grin:
13.) Swamp Fox - 11/17/2014
[QUOTE=bluecat;27176]I'm betting your x-small condoms would fit the fletching just perfect. :grin:[/QUOTE]
Ouch!
Ouch!
14.) Deerminator - 11/18/2014
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27170]The other thing someone needs to come up with is a good quiet, waterproof hood for carrying feather-fletched arrows in brush and rain/wet conditions. I'm down to a bread bag inside a Crown Royal bag, semi-attached ---and I use that term loosely--with a heavy rubber band from a bunch of celery. :-)
:omg:[/QUOTE]
WE used to use Dry Fly to treat the feathers. Same stuff used by fly fisherman..
:omg:[/QUOTE]
WE used to use Dry Fly to treat the feathers. Same stuff used by fly fisherman..
15.) Wild Bob - 11/18/2014
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27177]Ouch!
[/QUOTE]
That's cute...first guy was kind of peckerwood tho. :re:
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That's cute...first guy was kind of peckerwood tho. :re:
16.) luv2bowhunt - 11/18/2014
I use the same sling as Swampy from Slogan Outdoors. I will honestly tell you, aside from the bow itself and the arrows, this is the piece of equipment I'd most hate to be without. It makes the bow something that is completely hands free and almost effortless to carry on long hikes.
I normally have it draped along my right side, somewhat angled in front of me, and my hand is normally resting near the sight pins. If I get to an area with thick brush, I slide my hand down and cover the pins. Haven't had a problem with that yet.
The one problem I did have twice, was having the string come off my wheel during a practice pull in the treestand, in the dark. Both times it happened with my Bowtech Justice. I'm thinking that bow was prone to it, I'm guessing caused by a twig or piece of brush I didn't notice pinched in between the string and wheel. Only explanation I could ever come up with.
A real pita, to have to climb back down and head to the bow shop when you were planning on a hunt.
I normally have it draped along my right side, somewhat angled in front of me, and my hand is normally resting near the sight pins. If I get to an area with thick brush, I slide my hand down and cover the pins. Haven't had a problem with that yet.
The one problem I did have twice, was having the string come off my wheel during a practice pull in the treestand, in the dark. Both times it happened with my Bowtech Justice. I'm thinking that bow was prone to it, I'm guessing caused by a twig or piece of brush I didn't notice pinched in between the string and wheel. Only explanation I could ever come up with.
A real pita, to have to climb back down and head to the bow shop when you were planning on a hunt.
17.) bluecat - 11/18/2014
I use something similar to that, probably isn't as nice though. I went to the junk yard and hand picked some seat belts from some cars. I was able to get them long and got some "H" style loop fasteners. I loop through each end of the riser in the cutouts and carry my bow over my shoulder and neck (like BULLZ-i's man purse). This leaves the sight pins closest to me (for a visual reference).
It works fine. The trouble is when I encounter a barbed-wire fence and I can go above, through or below. Either way, I'll need to put my bow on the other side before I cross. That means putting it on the ground which isn't always a nice thing to do to my bow. It's usually in a clump of cockle burs or a cow patty.
So my little discovery should take care of all that and still allow for easy carrying. More later on this.
It works fine. The trouble is when I encounter a barbed-wire fence and I can go above, through or below. Either way, I'll need to put my bow on the other side before I cross. That means putting it on the ground which isn't always a nice thing to do to my bow. It's usually in a clump of cockle burs or a cow patty.
So my little discovery should take care of all that and still allow for easy carrying. More later on this.
18.) luv2bowhunt - 11/18/2014
The beauty of the Slogan sling is the bounce you get from the rubber. Really takes the stress out of the weight on your shoulder. Interested to see what you come up with. If it's a 4 wheeler with a wagon behind I'm going to slap you across the mouth.
19.) bluecat - 11/18/2014
:ek: Either way, I probably deserve it.
20.) Swamp Fox - 11/18/2014
My money is on a packhorse or a drone. :wink
21.) Wild Bob - 11/18/2014
I got my $ on a Pack Llama...then it could spit at Luv2...:wave:
If you got a female; she could be your Llama Momma.
OK,OK, I'll stop I know that's not productive...
If you got a female; she could be your Llama Momma.
OK,OK, I'll stop I know that's not productive...
22.) Swamp Fox - 11/18/2014
We're all about productivity around here...
23.) Deerminator - 11/19/2014
An assistant would be kinda handy.
24.) bluecat - 11/24/2014
This is how I was doing it.
25.) bluecat - 11/24/2014
And the reveal. This is an army zippered duffle bag. There are 3 sizes and this is the medium size. My axle to axle is 35 inches so it wasn't able to fit in the smallest of the bags. Friday I took this to a spot and hunted in the light rain all day in my ground blind. I transported it through the thorny locusts and rain without it getting wet or me having to worry about every limb or thorn. Sling it around your neck and you are good to go. I put some padding in so the bow is sandwiched between two foam pads. Very rugged. Although not pictured, I still put on the pin cup for added protection. Just takes a few seconds to insert or remove your bow.
This problem is solved.
26.) Wild Bob - 11/24/2014
Looks like a good set up! :tu:
27.) Swamp Fox - 11/25/2014
That's a backpacking ground pad, correct? What are you using for your fletching hood? Child's fleece toboggan would work, maybe. Infant, maybe, LOL.
Me likey, especially if you have to put your bow down a lot or drag it. Good idea for the stalking hunter.
Me likey, especially if you have to put your bow down a lot or drag it. Good idea for the stalking hunter.
28.) bluecat - 11/25/2014
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27310]That's a backpacking ground pad, correct? [/QUOTE]
It is but anything would work. I just grabbed that.
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27310]What are you using for your fletching hood? [/QUOTE]
I had some fleece lying around and wifey sewed an arrow sock with it. It attaches to the quiver with elastic that is looped through a button hole.
You can pull it back to insert or remove an arrow.
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27310]Me likey, especially if you have to put your bow down a lot or drag it. Good idea for the stalking hunter. [/QUOTE]
Are you referring to the duffle bag or the "robin hood"?
It is but anything would work. I just grabbed that.
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27310]What are you using for your fletching hood? [/QUOTE]
I had some fleece lying around and wifey sewed an arrow sock with it. It attaches to the quiver with elastic that is looped through a button hole.
You can pull it back to insert or remove an arrow.
[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;27310]Me likey, especially if you have to put your bow down a lot or drag it. Good idea for the stalking hunter. [/QUOTE]
Are you referring to the duffle bag or the "robin hood"?
29.) Swamp Fox - 11/25/2014
[QUOTE=bluecat;27311]It is but anything would work. I just grabbed that. [/QUOTE]
Don't be modest. :wink A stroke of brilliance. Tough but light, and somewhat rigid. Three Swamp Monster Thumbs Up...:tu:
[QUOTE=bluecat;27311] I had some fleece lying around and wifey sewed an arrow sock with it. It attaches to the quiver with elastic that is looped through a button hole.
You can pull it back to insert or remove an arrow. [/QUOTE]
See, this is why I've sometimes thought marriage might agree with me.
But then again...
[QUOTE=bluecat;27311] Are you referring to the duffle bag or the "robin hood"?[/QUOTE]
Both. Trying to crawl with my bow freaks me out...
Don't be modest. :wink A stroke of brilliance. Tough but light, and somewhat rigid. Three Swamp Monster Thumbs Up...:tu:
[QUOTE=bluecat;27311] I had some fleece lying around and wifey sewed an arrow sock with it. It attaches to the quiver with elastic that is looped through a button hole.
You can pull it back to insert or remove an arrow. [/QUOTE]
See, this is why I've sometimes thought marriage might agree with me.
But then again...
[QUOTE=bluecat;27311] Are you referring to the duffle bag or the "robin hood"?[/QUOTE]
Both. Trying to crawl with my bow freaks me out...
30.) bluecat - 11/25/2014
I'm telling you I was giggling like a little girl the other day. This is something that I've tried to solve for sometime. And then it just hit me. Why not just put it in a duffle bag. Doh!
We still have work to do Swampy. I'm not gonna let this pulley idea go unresolved. Stay tuned.
We still have work to do Swampy. I'm not gonna let this pulley idea go unresolved. Stay tuned.
31.) luv2bowhunt - 11/25/2014
Sounds like a good plan. Or you could just do like Ohbie and drive the 4 wheeler and wagon right up to the stand. :wink
32.) bluecat - 10/14/2015
I know people have been wondering how this solution has been working out but have just been to afraid to ask.
Wonderful. Take my bow in some pretty thick stuff without worry of sight pins getting bent, ripped, torn, readjusted. No worries about the string getting caught on greenbriar and hanging up. No worries about twigs getting jammed between string and cams. Bow stays protected and I generally just sling it over my neck which frees my hands to fight off spiders and open gates.
Wonderful. Take my bow in some pretty thick stuff without worry of sight pins getting bent, ripped, torn, readjusted. No worries about the string getting caught on greenbriar and hanging up. No worries about twigs getting jammed between string and cams. Bow stays protected and I generally just sling it over my neck which frees my hands to fight off spiders and open gates.
33.) Swamp Fox - 10/14/2015
I love it when a plan of scrap parts comes together. :-)
34.) Wild Bob - 10/14/2015
Wunderbar!
I [I]WILL[/I] sleep better tonight. :-)
:wave:
I [I]WILL[/I] sleep better tonight. :-)
:wave:
35.) bluecat - 10/14/2015
:tap: :wink