Recurve man 91 wrote: hey everyone, i was looking online for waterproofing for the feathers on my arrows, i was wondering what yall use, because i hunt in a lot of snow and sometimes in the rain, thanks for your input

I use rain guard. I bought it at payless shoes. They have things u can look up on your computer, just type in what you want to know and your computer will tell u where to look.It’s called rain and stain guard. I havn’t got any for quite awhile so not sure they still carry it.

This is another oft-repeated thread question that I trust TBM will someday address in its new/forthcoming “Trailhead” column. For now, I use the white powder stuff, I think called Fletch Dry. It works great for light rain and snow, but won’t withstand a frog-choker. It’s weightless and greaseless. At some point in this discussion, someone usually comes on to say that they use nothing and have no problems with accuracy shooting wet feathers out to trad ranges. I’ve done it, but find the “Pop” and shower of cold water on release unenjoyable, and can’t help but think a few grams of water in your feathers won’t affect accuracy. But the powder waterproofer also pops and comes off in a cloud with the first shot. To minimize this, I always tap the shafts a few good raps to dislodge excess powder after dipping and rubbing in. I’ve tried duck oil and other liquid based treatments, including sprays, and find the powder to be the least opprobrious and most efficacious. :shock:8):lol: dp

Like that “frog choker” 😆

David Petersen wrote: … least opprobrious and most efficacious. :shock:8):lol: dp

Dang, Dave. Do I need to find a dictionary for the site? 😯

Recurve man 91 wrote: hey everyone, i was looking online for waterproofing for the feathers on my arrows, i was wondering what yall use, because i hunt in a lot of snow and sometimes in the rain, thanks for your input

A good feather waterproofer is Black Magic Tire Wet…It is cheap and easy…A spray bottle is around $3 at Walmart and will last a lifetime…Just spray your fletching, shake off excess and let them dry for a couple of hours…works great.

David Petersen wrote: This is another oft-repeated thread question that I trust TBM will someday address in its new/forthcoming “Trailhead” column. For now, I use the white powder stuff, I think called Fletch Dry. It works great for light rain and snow, but won’t withstand a frog-choker. It’s weightless and greaseless. At some point in this discussion, someone usually comes on to say that they use nothing and have no problems with accuracy shooting wet feathers out to trad ranges. I’ve done it, but find the “Pop” and shower of cold water on release unenjoyable, and can’t help but think a few grams of water in your feathers won’t affect accuracy. But the powder waterproofer also pops and comes off in a cloud with the first shot. To minimize this, I always tap the shafts a few good raps to dislodge excess powder after dipping and rubbing in. I’ve tried duck oil and other liquid based treatments, including sprays, 😯 :shock:8):lol: dp

Nordenrj — I have not tried this particular treatment, and others in past have suggested it. My first curiosity is: Does it have a detectable odor? Is it sticky and thus attracts dust and grime? If not, it sounds promising. Would love to hear from others who’ve tried it. dp

Opprobrious and efficacious… I loves me some good ol fashion trad talk. lol

Jembo — you’ll get used to ol’ Dave. His sense of humor is, well, different. 😛 And don’t all X-Okies talk that way?:lol:

I haven’t found anything I liked. Best way to keep them dry is to cover them up.

I have used the Black Magic stuff and found it made the feathers very stiff…almost turning them into vanes. Most opprobrious! However, when bushwhacking for several hours in wet vegetation it can be most efficacious:wink:

Brett

David Petersen wrote: Nordenrj — I have not tried this particular treatment, and others in past have suggested it. My first curiosity is: Does it have a detectable odor? Is it sticky and thus attracts dust and grime? If not, it sounds promising. Would love to hear from others who’ve tried it. dp

Black Magic Tire Wet leaves no odor, to my nose. I figure if a deer can smell the feather treatment, it can smell me…Also, there is no sticky residue…
I have tried just about all the different types of feather waterproofing, and this works as good as any of them….
Try it on one arrow to see if it up to your satisfaction, if not……it leaves a nice shine on your tires.

When applying Black Magic Tire Wet to your feathers, do not saturate the feathers, just a misting will give best results. Remember also, to tap the arrow so as to remove excess Tire Wet from the feathers…If you overdose your feathers, they may become excessively stiff and result in inadequateness performance……….

If you overdose your feathers, they may become excessively stiff and result in inadequateness performance

That’s exactly what I did so I guess I need to give it another try.

Brett

I use to use Scotch Guard… but over time makes the feathers a little stiff for my liking. So Now I just use a fleece cover and leave it at that. Works fine. for my nocked arrow on stand, I just use a piece of plastic to drape over it