Something new! (I think)

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:15 pm

While I was sitting in the woods today I had a thought. We had a topic going not long ago about reflective trail markers and multiple uses. Today I thought about incorporating that into an arrow wrap to aid in finding a bolt in the dark. I couldn't use a trail marker but I used a reflective mailbox sticker trimmed down. I already have blaze orange arrow wraps but that still doesn't help much in the dark. I trimmed the last half inch off of my wrap and wrapped the reflective sticker here. I have seen lots of bright colors for wraps but never any relfective.

Limbs and Sticks · Post by **Limbs and Sticks** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:18 pm

I think yuo got something there

Wes

Esox · Post by **Esox** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:54 pm

If it holds up after a pass thru, it's gotta look awesome in the dark... Keep us posted on how well it works......

Phoenix_Tom · Post by **Phoenix_Tom** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:01 pm

From the maker of the award winning Grounpounder Mount comes a new product that will set the archery world on fire: The Groundpounder Wrap!

Ok, I know, don't quit my day job to work in marketing.

Seriously, good idea!

B-Logger · Post by **B-Logger** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:42 pm

Now that looks like a fantastic idea. Thanks groundpounder.

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:31 pm

A very good Idea for finding the bolt! But my concern would be sunlight hitting it an it being noticed while hunting. I dont even like to wear an exposed watch for that same reason.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:19 pm

Nice!

I once heard that someone (maybe from here?) had taken a hole punch to some reflective tape and then stuck the punched dots on the end of the flat nock.

vaguru · Post by **vaguru** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:59 pm

I don't remember the name of the company, but one of the wrap manufaacturers make a relective wrap. They also make a luminous wrap (glow in the dark). Just goes to show there is nothing new.

Missouri_Hunter · Post by **Missouri_Hunter** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:14 pm

Reflective wraps can be purchased here....

http://www.onestringer.com/index.php?pa ... &itemid=80

groundpounder · Post by **groundpounder** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:43 am

Reflective wraps can be purchased here....

http://www.onestringer.com/index.php?pa ... &itemid=80

This is why I put (I think) in my title. Someone almost always seems to beat you to the punch.

I just haven't seen them before and thought why not.

But my concern would be sunlight hitting it an it being noticed while hunting. I dont even like to wear an exposed watch for that same reason.

While they do light up bright with a flashlight shining on them in the dark, they really do not reflect a glare during the daylight. I'm guessing because it isn't a large flat surface. And so far I have only done the one and it is not going to be seen loaded in the xbow.

Missouri_Hunter · Post by **Missouri_Hunter** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:49 am

I still like your idea...it can be added to the arrows/bolts and not require removing your favorite color or design of wrap....and I agree that it probably won't be seen by the deer....

What we need is an affordable micro chip that can be attached to our arrows/bolts...it would be tied in to our GPS units and used to find lost arrows and dead deer....(assuming the arrow stayed in the body)...of course it would have to emit a loud beep for 24 hours....I'm sure the technology exists it probably just costs too much right now...

keep up the good work...

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:57 am

I have the same Graywolf orange wrapped and fletched arrows too.

vaguru · Post by **vaguru** » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:41 pm

There actually was a unit about 10 years or so back, that slipped into an aluminum shaft, and emitted a radio signal. The arrows were modified slightly to prevent pass through and stay in a deer. Then you "tracked" the signal with a reciever. It was designed for verticals. I don't remember the cost.

Again, the nothing new department.

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