What do you think of speed nocks ? My OEM string on my Patriot had them and I was wondering if its worth putting some on the new string ? Hate to mess with things as I get bullets with both bare shafts and 3 blazers. But if its good for a couple fps then.........
__________________
I don't like people who don't like dogs !
they are good for a couple fps. you're going to need access to a chronograph if you want to do it right. get an average speed through the chrono, then put 1 nock on - the ones with red inside - but don't squeeze it all the way, but enough to where it won't slide. get an average speed - then move it up and then down to find where you get your highest speed. then put another above it and get an average speed, and then move it to below the first one and see which position is fastest. finally when you've found that you're ready to apply the shrink wrap, which you'll need to slide over the end loop. i think it will shrink with a hair dryer, but i know a lighter works and scares the crap out of me. i'd try the hair dryer first.
__________________
aka bucknasty
The average man seeks certainty in the eyes of the onlooker and calls that self-confidence. The warrior seeks impeccability in his own eyes and calls that humbleness.
they are good for a couple fps. you're going to need access to a chronograph if you want to do it right. get an average speed through the chrono, then put 1 nock on - the ones with red inside - but don't squeeze it all the way, but enough to where it won't slide. get an average speed - then move it up and then down to find where you get your highest speed. then put another above it and get an average speed, and then move it to below the first one and see which position is fastest. finally when you've found that you're ready to apply the shrink wrap, which you'll need to slide over the end loop. i think it will shrink with a hair dryer, but i know a lighter works and scares the crap out of me. i'd try the hair dryer first.
FYI.....
The whole lighter thing scares me too. I use a brush on type stuff that is used to put on the serving area on a bow to protect the serving from releases attached directly on the string. It is rubbery by nature and comes in a bottle w/ a brush similar to nail polish. This stuff works great for this, I used it many times. I also screwed around with mine and the specs in the manual were right on for the best spot compared to the chrono I was using.
hey rick, you got the name of that stuff. i lose my mind wondering if somebody's string is going to snap. i've quit installing them. i send the nocks and shrink wrap because i just can't take it.
__________________
aka bucknasty
The average man seeks certainty in the eyes of the onlooker and calls that self-confidence. The warrior seeks impeccability in his own eyes and calls that humbleness.
you guys are really starting to mess up my excuse for not doing it for people.
__________________
aka bucknasty
The average man seeks certainty in the eyes of the onlooker and calls that self-confidence. The warrior seeks impeccability in his own eyes and calls that humbleness.
hey rick, you got the name of that stuff. i lose my mind wondering if somebody's string is going to snap. i've quit installing them. i send the nocks and shrink wrap because i just can't take it.
I had a jar of that stuff for a couple of years now, make sure you use it a lot- don't be skimpy.
Reason why-I went to use mine this year (hadn't touched it in a while) and it was a ball of goo inside the jar.
It does work well, but in my case the stuff had a shelf life that I exceeded.
__________________
Disclaimer- I am not now, nor ever have been a paid bow technician, any advice given is just my opinion.
got some on the way. thanks for the link rick. i've bought from that company before - i got a big ol jug of spider legs from him for super cheap. he's got some decent prices on certain items.
__________________
aka bucknasty
The average man seeks certainty in the eyes of the onlooker and calls that self-confidence. The warrior seeks impeccability in his own eyes and calls that humbleness.
Hey Gibblet !
