Tips for making you're String Leeches last

ACLakey · 10-07-2002, 10:06 PM

Here is a little tip for making you're string leeches last a whole lot longer.

Cut a piece of rubber tubing used for peeps about 1/4" long. spread the tubing with a pair of needle nose and pull the leeches through the hole. Install the leeches normally.

Works great!! I have had the same pair of leeches on my strings for over a year. hope this helps.

Andrew
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Lady Forge · 10-08-2002, 05:55 AM

I have in a speed loss of 1fps with my string leeches. After installing the peep tubing on your string leeches did you chrono your bow ? Did you experience any additional speed loss ?

ACLakey · 10-08-2002, 08:40 AM

I lost 2fps after installing the leeches.(I also put them on my cabels.) There was no difference from before the tubing and after.

Andrew
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Lady Forge · 10-08-2002, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the tip

Straightarrow · 10-08-2002, 10:43 AM

My tip...

Carefully remove the leaches. Place them in a secure container inside your archery tackle box. Do not disturb them and you will probably get a few more years out of them.

Lady Forge · 10-08-2002, 09:40 PM

Na, No thanks. Ill leave the string leeches on my bow, plus the only spot for them in my bow box is already occupied by my cat whiskers, which have been sitting there for the last (Id say 4 months) since I installed my string leeches.

The Mouse · 10-08-2002, 09:47 PM

LOL...I am already following Straightarrow's advice...those leeches in my box are six months old and going strong!

Thanks for the tip, AC, I will have to try it after the hunting season is over and I re-string my bow.

445 supermag · 10-09-2002, 01:23 AM

I did exactally what Straightarrow said. They are snuggley placed in my archery tackle box never to be used again. the whiskers are on the bow. Wont ever go back.

Brian

svltech · 10-09-2002, 09:43 AM

Hello,

I posted on another thread here about taking care of the customer. The String Leech is by far the best string vibration product on the market. We tested everything. The only downfall is, as all of you have pointed out, the longevity. So how long during hunting season do you need them to last? You after all only need 8-10 shots depending on what bag limits and how many species you hunt. My elk I shot this year didn't even know what hit him. If Cat whiskers were on the bow I know he would have heard the whipping sound and flutter they make. I used to own an archery shop and everyone always hated that, but whiskers did do an o.k. job. Fps must also not be a concern for most bows lose up to 10 fps. Now I am not saying keep buying the product all year. Use whiskers before hunting season and then switch before season starts. Now to the breakage part of this. Got a problem. Give us a call. We don't bite <img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>. 1-877-257-2761. We feel we make a superior product but want to strive and improve as much as possible.

thanks
Chris

CamoFlogged · 10-09-2002, 10:18 AM

With all this said...I have personal experience with SVL tech support and it is excellent. I know a lot of people are hesitant about calling for help because they think support is usually worthless or they will be on hold for hours. Not true in this case.

Also, I too believe the leeches don't last quite long enough, but I do know they are better (quieter) on MY bow than whiskers. The only thing I disagree with svltech on is to use whiskers up until you go hunting. Again on MY, bow whiskers were killing about 10 fps (maybe I had them too fluffy) but leeches are killing about 2 fps. Call me paranoid, but I just didn't like the difference in fps while practicing. So I go without any string silencers up until hunting, then slap on a couple leeches before hunting season (then check my groups at distances) and go with them until they fail or I swap out my string the following year. I might be a little noisier praticing than the guy shooting next to me at the range, but what do I care what he/she thinks. As soon as I put the leeches on for hunting, I make less noise than they do, and this is where it counts. I buy a couple of sets each year, so I pay less than $20 and this lasts me through the hunting season, plus some extra just in case. In my immature opinion, I believe it is worth it. All my SVL stuff has worked well for me.

And no, I don't work for SVL, but if they want me too...