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Stealth Strip - Is it really necessary
- Thread starter IslandStorm62
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I have never used stealth strips. Are they like some type of micro fiber? If so, over time as you handle the sticks your scent gets embedded in the micro fiber and you end up with a human scent wick that goes from the bottom of the tree all the way up to where you are hanging in the tree. That would definitely be a concern for me. Are they micro fiber?
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One of my favorite and most successful spots I can be as noising as I want. It’s a revine about 200 yards off I-90 all the traffic noise the deer are so used to it they dont raise an ear if your bow rattles coming off the hanger. So stealth isn’t always 100% a necessity
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How does this compare to vet tape?
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I’m not positive. I’ve never tried vet tape. The athletic tape has been pretty durable. The only place it has peeled up is where I wrap my rope mod around the Versa button.
I think some people go kind of nuts with it.Hey all,
Just trying to get started with Saddle Hunting, and I noticed that there are a lot of stuff where other hunters have "Stealth Strip" their sticks, platforms etc. I guess I am not sure just how necessary is this. I've only hunted 15+ seasons. Tree stand, Stalking and Still Hunting (no blinds). With the tree stand, no stealth strips a little clanging when setting up and during the climb. Stalking - just move verrrrrry slow, scan verrrrry slow and pay attention to the wind. Still Hunting...Don't MOVE lol. Being a Rifle Hunter, I typically stand out in blaze orange. So, I'm just wondering if anyone can attest to having improved success because their gear has been stealth striped? Not trying to raise any hackles...just curious.
Wrappings, stripping , tape etc.
i used to do all of that myself.
my new setups are just stripped wherever metal contact will be.
i do have a budfy of mine doesnt do any of it. He actually calls it all gimmiks lol.
Alcohol rub will fix that.
That's why I have been using shrink wrap on carabiners. Works well with a 3:1 shrink ratio and non-adhesive on the inside.
Super Glue
No, you have to clamp your stick to the tree for 24 hrs. It ends up taking 3-4 days to get up the tree.Would wood glue work?
Oh, so it's still faster than climbing with multiple sticks?
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yea right… you need naphtha and acetone to get that boogery mess off of anything.
I use to put stealth strips on everything.
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Vet wrap works great for large applications or stuff you may want to remove it from. I use stealth strips on my MR Safeguard, arrow rest, riser etc. and Vet wrap on my carabiners and "D" rings on my notch. I would also use Stealth Strips on arrow rests or the bow shelf or where you want a more permanent use of it. The next rest I set up I'll probably take a tip from John Dudley on using gorilla tape for your arrow rest fingers or whale tail or whatever. It doesn't compress over time like the felt adhesive that comes with most wraps. Shrink tubing is good but more cumbersome to replace. With the gorilla duct tape it wears like iron, is silent and you can throw another piece on your arrow rest.
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