Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sleek on August 18, 2020, 05:23:12 pm
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I'm going to the salt flats and need to fly. How would yall pack your bows for the flight to keep them from being broken? These are recurves so I can't just stick them inside pvc tubes.
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PVC pipe with a cap at each end. You can put a few screws to hold the caps closed. Add a strap for carrying. I used a 4" for up to 4 straight limb bows. Maybe a 6" pipe for a recurve.
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What about a hard shell rifle case?
Mark
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What about a hard shell rifle case?
Might draw too much attention, but it would work for a short bow, or a takedown. Mark it as "bows, no firearms enclosed", and lock it! The pic is a good idea.
Hawkdancer
Mark
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Friends of mine have used snowboard and ski bags for flying their bows. Pack clothing and other necessary travel materials around the bows to protect them. The bags have a solid backing with wheels to roll them while moving from place to place. I was always going to buy one for the next flying hunting trip but haven't planned such a trip so haven't used them myself. Should be able to pick up a good used one right now at any budget store. Worth a look. Also much less conspicuous!
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I made one out of door skins and 1x2 bradded and glued together to send my bow to Badger. It seemed solid enough. Probably cheaper than 6" PVC. A lot lighter. I don't know if the bow made it though. It's just made it though customs. Yayyyy! I just found that out just now. I was getting worried.
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What about a hard shell rifle case?
Might draw too much attention, but it would work for a short bow, or a takedown. Mark it as "bows, no firearms enclosed", and lock it! The pic is a good idea.
Hawkdancer
Mark
If you do go the rifle case route don't be afraid to use it. I found out to my pleasure, that when the airline people saw me in line with a rifle case they took me to the front of the line and checked me in before everybody else. Got to bypass that Disney line in Orlando Airport.