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rare but painful
Pat B:
I was out shooting today and this happened...
It is pretty painful when it is a self nock but I was impressed with the sinew wrap at the nock. I was shooting a bow I got from James Parker at the Classic this year, 50#@26", boo back and belly High Country. The shot was from 15 yards.
Aaron1726:
That's a shame, those are some nice arrows. At the same time, it's pretty cool to see!
Any chance you could repair it? Maybe splice in a new section for the nock? I'm always trying to save the ones I mess up :)
WhistlingBadger:
Ouch, bummer. I always think it's funny how non-archers think robin-hooding an arrow is the coolest thing, but it something most of us live in fear of...
That is pretty great how the wrap held up, though. Sinew is tough stuff. I'm going back to silk thread on most of my arrows. It isn't as tough, but it doesn't unravel when it gets wet!
Pat B:
Aaron, I plan on trying to repair this arrow as you suggested.
WB, after the sinew wrap dries I put a thin coat of TBIII on the sinew wrap then seal with pitch varnish so the wraps don't unravel, wet or dry. Silk works well also but I don't think you can beat the strength of a sinew wrap.
PEARL DRUMS:
I know this is not your style, Pat. I have had that happen and I just tapered the bit left over and glued on a plastic nock so the arrow could live on.
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