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  1. cortycort

    cortycort Newb

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    Does anyone know what tools are needed to make wrist slings for a bow. I want to start making them and curious of anyone can provide any advice

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    I don't use a wrist spring with my bow.
    Someone else may chime in here to help you with this though.
     
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    ^^ hope so. Anyone out there haha

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    Wrist slings?

    A board, nail, scissors, and a lighter.
     
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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Are you meaning Wrist slings like these
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    sharp knife and a lighter is all you need.


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    Yes I do so what kind of string is it and where can I get it from?

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    550 cord is what alot are made out of. Can get it about any hobby type store.
     
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  9. cortycort

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    Thank you!!!!

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    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Check eBay! Type in Para-cord


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    Scheels has it too


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    If you have a military surplus store around, you can get a bunch of it for cheap!
     
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    There are some great paracord weave tutorials on youtube. I just learned the cobra weave!
     
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    Trying to learn some of these, just don't think I have the patience.
     
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