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02-23-2005, 01:46 PM

Ronswithcback

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silencing my bow

I just bought a switchback and the dealer told me I don't need string silencers or limb savers. He said that they actually make the bow noisier, this model only. Is this true ?

02-23-2005, 01:57 PM

newman1

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RE: silencing my bow

that sounds strange for it to be just that model

02-23-2005, 02:01 PM

muzzyman88

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RE: silencing my bow

Thats a weird statement. I would think that using them would not do anything but help. Mathews already uses a string bumper type system that is supposed to dampen the string. Adding leeches can't do anything but help it IMO.

02-23-2005, 02:16 PM

newman1

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RE: silencing my bow

Well put Muzzy

02-23-2005, 04:40 PM

MO_Bowhnter

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RE: silencing my bow

That is a pretty stupid statement especially from a shop. You think they would suggest it so that they could make some more money on the sale.
Like muzzy said, they cant hurt.

02-23-2005, 07:13 PM

bigbuck90

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RE: silencing my bow

If it was me i would try it and if somehow... the dude was right just take me off.

BB90

02-24-2005, 09:47 AM

Sniper151

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RE: silencing my bow

ron, I can't see dampening deviced hurting in any way other that to reduce noise. One thing to keep in mind though. Make sure your bow is tuned well. A precisely tuned bow will eliminate much of the unwanted noises.

02-24-2005, 05:04 PM

bigbuck90

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RE: silencing my bow

If none of this helps and ur not satisfied you can just give me your SB

02-24-2005, 09:58 PM

Stone316_74

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RE: silencing my bow

I have Limb Saver Ultras on the inside of the limbs, bat wings on the bottom two cables, and string leeches on the string. I had a hand buzz so I put a Limb Saver strip out in front of the grip. No more buzz and now dead silent. LOOK OUT!!!