velcro or strap
08-04-2004 | 11:10 PM
#12
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RE: velcro or strap
Personally I like how quickly I can slip on my velcro release, but I've had it come loose before. Just this last weekend I had it come a little loose, to where it was longer than it usually is when I shoot, so I had to take about 5 minutes to pull is apart quietly and then tighten it up. Maybe it's because it's getting a little worn from constant nearly everyday use, but that's the only drawback I've had with it.
08-05-2004 | 05:10 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: velcro or strap
mlang------I do understand what your saying about being in the way when climbing.The easiest way for me to keep things as silent as possible is to turn the calipre up and tuck it into my jacket.It does get in the way at times but i like my release and just grin and bear it
Another trick is if the calipre isn't long enough you can put a heavy duty elastic around your wrist and hold the calipre up that way.Just hook it in the jaws and away you go
Another trick is if the calipre isn't long enough you can put a heavy duty elastic around your wrist and hold the calipre up that way.Just hook it in the jaws and away you go
08-06-2004 | 06:17 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: velcro or strap
I also like the consistant fit of the buckle strap.
Only problem with buckle straps is most of them are leather. Sweat soaked leather - it happens when you practice in the summer - is an incredibly powerfull scent bomb.
08-06-2004 | 06:41 AM
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RE: velcro or strap
ORIGINAL: mlang
extreme1, I've tried that and I always seem to smack it against my bow or my treestand while geting into it, I might as well bring a pair of cymbols into the woods and play a little tune[&:]. do you ever have that problem?
extreme1, I've tried that and I always seem to smack it against my bow or my treestand while geting into it, I might as well bring a pair of cymbols into the woods and play a little tune[&:]. do you ever have that problem?
ORIGINAL: extreme1
mlang------I do understand what your saying about being in the way when climbing.The easiest way for me to keep things as silent as possible is to turn the calipre up and tuck it into my jacket.
mlang------I do understand what your saying about being in the way when climbing.The easiest way for me to keep things as silent as possible is to turn the calipre up and tuck it into my jacket.
08-06-2004 | 01:36 PM
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RE: velcro or strap
Velcro will lose it's "gripping" power after repeated use.Also,the hook side will collect lint and debris.I know this for a fact because I use it in my upholstery shop for certain applications.I use a Scott Mongoose with the buckle strap,and when I put it on,it's in the same place,same hole, everytime.Thats something that can't be said for a velcro strap.Good Luck!...Bob
