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Old 02-17-2009 | 01:50 AM
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I like practical things. I long ago learned that "wrapping" my carbons made my feathers bound better. I've tried it all, even electrical tape, but so far, nothing beats this 3M reflective tape, and here is why.

I left a quickee quiver in a tree 250 yards from the back of my mom and dad's house - and that night I shined a light up into the field towards it and my 3 arrows with 3M reflective tape lit up like flashlighs shining back at me, exactly what they suppose to do.

My theory is that in the past when I've had a hard time finding my arrow, pass through, broken off, missed, lost ... or even a down deer that has an arrow still in it - looking for that arrow that has that tape on it at night might make a world of differnce, you know?

Fletchtite makes a great bond with feathers to it, its not expensive really ..... just thought I'd share what I found. Crowns/caps/crestings are gorgeous and I admire them greatly, arrow wraps work but are sometimes pricey and not as durable or as shiny as I like .... but like I said, I'm practical and these work for me.

Here is an example of how they shine


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Old 02-17-2009 | 12:03 PM
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Good idea. Ive gotten to the point I dont crest or wrap any of my arrows, but if I go back, i think ill give it a try. I like the idea.
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Old 03-02-2009 | 12:39 PM
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Where do you find it. Online or do any stores carry it?
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Old 03-03-2009 | 11:13 AM
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maineac google search it - its in many places, many different sizes
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Old 08-27-2009 | 04:31 PM
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That sounds like a great idea. However did you ever figure out the weight of the tape as compared to arrow wraps?

If you do pleasee post your findings so that we all may benefit.
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Old 08-28-2009 | 05:38 AM
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All my wraps are reflective white. I ordered them from 3 Rivers Archery. Another tip: Use a thick mousepad as a base when you roll them on and you get less wrinkles. Just lay the wrap face down on the mouse with the backing off. Line up your arrow and roll it on to the wrap. Done.

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Old 09-02-2009 | 09:16 AM
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those look like they would be heavier then my wraps
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Old 09-08-2009 | 01:03 PM
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I have no idea - the heavier the better !

Can't be more than 10-15 grains at the most
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