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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PeteDavis on March 09, 2010, 09:36:47 am

Title: Snake Over Silk
Post by: PeteDavis on March 09, 2010, 09:36:47 am

Anyone here ever use silk for strength, and go over that with snake skin for effect? Wonder how much this combo might slow the bow down?

PD

Title: Re: Snake Over Silk
Post by: Pappy on March 09, 2010, 10:02:36 am

I haven't used silk but have used about everything else,Rawhide /sinew mostly and I doubt you would know the difference,Most snake skins are very light. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Snake Over Silk
Post by: Gordon on March 09, 2010, 10:03:11 am

I've used that combination many times. I don't think it slows the bow down at all given how light each material is.

Title: Re: Snake Over Silk
Post by: Mechslasher on March 09, 2010, 11:09:07 am

i usually use silk with thin ringed osage bows for insurance and then put snakeskin over it.  tb II works well for both.  be sure to pick a silk color that will bring out the pattern in the skin.

Title: Re: Snake Over Silk
Post by: Justin Snyder on March 09, 2010, 11:44:02 am

I didn't chrono before and after but I'm with Gordon, I don't immagine it made much difference.