Bowtech12
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Just wondering how effective it is dry times too? Also does it change the look or feel of the ropes or bridge?
Just wondering how effective it is dry times too? Also does it change the look or feel of the ropes or bridge?
Following his regimen will greatly benefit your success rate. It’s tough and I don’t think anyone can do it quite like him but following as best as I could increased my deer sightings by a solid 50% If not moreI’m giving his routine a go this year
Two big things I learned fro his videos is how much scent could come from your saddle and rope. In addition the backpack
You could have all the Scentlok in the world but without washing those two things it seems like it would be irrelevant
Can I get a link to the video?
try that in the southeast!I really don't see much sense in washing my saddle and pack unless it's just once mid-season or so. When you're wearing your saddle and pack it's only touching your hunting clothes. It isn't soaking up scent from you
YeahSaddle scent control
I have a very strict scent control regiment and have a full scent lok wardrobe down to my back pack and everything . This is my first year hunting out of a saddle . I’m confident I’m as scent free as humanly possible when I’m changed into my scent lok after my walk in.. my question is what’s the...saddlehunter.com
Just want to leave this here. This topic comes up every year or so. Just be careful guys. Certain products have the ability to severely weaken and shorten the life cycle of your saddle and ropes. John E is a master at scent control and killing deer from a saddle. But there are products designed specifically for cleaning life safety gear and you should never machine wash it especially not in a machine with an agitator. Also being very careful in how you dry it, keeping it out of the sun or high heat (aka no dryer) and making sure it dries out completely so it doesn’t rot or mildew
Did you not read the whole post? I said it wouldn't apply to you southern dudes.try that in the southeast!
i can't read.Did you not read the whole post? I said it wouldn't apply to you southern dudes.
PMI and a couple others make “rope soap”. Which is a specific formulated soap that shouldn’t severely diminish nylon, polyester or other synthetics. Or even a gentle dish soap like dawn. Luke warm water in a 5 gallon bucket hand stir multiple times empty water refill with clean water rinse and maybe repeat rinsing one or two times. Shouldn’t take more than half an hour to 45 minutes. Don’t leave it in the water for multiple days like he says in that video. It won’t increase the cleansing or remove any addition odor causing bacteria. If anything it could further weaken your gear or increase the growth of bacteria (causes odor). Pat dry, Hang it in a shaded area or even better hang it up in the garage or shed and have a box fan blowing air across it. This will help it dry completely and faster. Then place it in a scent free tote or whatever regiment you have.Yeah
I’m thinking of it in a bucket with soapy water, rinse and repeat. Towel dry and then lay it out to air dry. I’m not sure how much that would affect the strength of the ropes. But I’m thinking not at all.
Now throwing them in a washing machine is a different story imo