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How do you all carry your compound on a long mountain bike ride to your hunting location? I’ve been looking at various options and see pros and cons to all of them.
Excellent. Any advice on how to determine the ideal length?I have an over the shoulder bow sling that I use when riding my mountain bike to/from a hunting location. FWIW I use it walking too, another advantage to not having an exposed stand on your back is the bow doesn't bang off it when slung. I don't miss having to carry the bow in my hand during the cold weather months.
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I love this idea. But in practicality I’m not sure how well it’d actually function. It’s already hard enough to navigate the terrain on a pedal bike, keep sweat down and then stash the bike somewhere safe and out of sight.
I’m also really into the sling concept because it’s something I can DIY one evening with materials I’ve already got on hand.I’ve had mine for a long time and I like it but every situation is different. Sometimes a trailer is a good solution, sometimes it isn’t.
I’m also really into the sling concept because it’s something I can DIY one evening with materials I’ve already got on hand.
The Montana scabbard looks interesting. But I wonder about mud.I always carried my bow with a modified backpack. Last couple of years I have been running the JX3 and that takes up my backspace so I opted for the Montana Scabbard for my bow. It has worked great and I have yet to have any issues. It is moving over to the new Ebike for this season.
I was just digging through my paracord stash and found a sling I made for carrying my climbing sticks. It may not be to spec but should great for proof of concept - as a prototype.Picture of the bow slung more on back than at my side. This is how I carry it on my mountain bike. If it wasn't raining and cold outside I'd get a shot of me on the bike with it.
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Mud is an issue at times but sand and snow are bigger problems for me. I keep my bow covered on the way out. I use large camo sheet ...... not actually a sheet but you get the idea ...... and simply wrap the bow in the material and put in the scabbard. Keeps most of the mud, snow and sand out. I did drill a couple extra drain holes in the bottom for better drainage.The Montana scabbard looks interesting. But I wonder about mud.