noisy harness when shooting
 

I've been practicing shooting with my new harness. I believe I have it all properly snugged down and fitted, and I am shooting comfortably with it on.

However, I'm noticing a lot of noise when I draw. The fabric of the harness slides over tops of my shoulders (primarily) and friction of that makes a hissing sound.

Any pointers on how to address this?

Usually the harness is the culprit in noise, since it's usually a harder material strap.

Wrap it with cloth tape or moleskin (bow-felt), or sew on a fabric or fleece sleeve, around the contact points on the harness. Even some "hairy side" of Velcro will soften that sound (just watch the edges).

Wrapping the strap in duct tape can even help.

Thanks! I tested several kinds of fabric with no joy. It still sounded like fabric brushing fabric.

But the duct tape works! I put it inside all the cloth pieces on the shoulders and back, and now it is quiet. I think it's funny the first roll of duct tape I found in the house was camo, so I guess it was meant to be.

Thanks again!

Yea, paratroopers weren't that silent
 

jumping out of planes either. And the got out of their harness as soon as they hit the ground.