It's more like 6-8fps... and I would take them off... or wait till they start falling apart and then take them off. And replace them w/ golf ball sized cat whiskers.. you'll have less speed loss.. and they will quiet your bow better... and not fall apart.
Take the bottom leech off,leave only the leech on the top(just below the cam) and you will get the same string silence with no speed loss.Try it,it works...Bob
Good point trestand. Whichever leech rips up first is the one taking the brunt of the string oscillation. Replace that one, it didn't get ripped up first for no reason.
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Disclaimer- I am not now, nor ever have been a paid bow technician, any advice given is just my opinion.
I put a set of the crossbow leaches on my Allegiance and they are holding up extremely well to my surprise. I think the speed loss is mostly unnoticable for the most part. Too many people fret of losing 5 or 6 fps. I for one have not noticed any difference is arrow drop when the speed difference is that low. I am currently shooting arrows with Blazers and some with 3" AAE vanes with wraps. The arrow weight difference is about 10 grains or so. They shoot the same group.
They are definatly worth replacing or if fps is your concern replace your leaches with Top Gun Archery's String Chubs. Minimal to no speed loss, just as good if not better vib. control.
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Game tracker First Cut EXP B/H
I havnt noticed any FPS loss. I used whiskers forever, but leaches went on sale at the store i work at so i bought 3 packs a year ago and only had to replace them once. I really like them, but im not partial to them.
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