Stirrup wrap

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Re: Stirrup wrap

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joe171 wrote:Bullzeye
let`s hear more I like the look I want to do it as well was it done by you or did you have an arisen do the wrap for you
Let us know more I for one want to do it

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I did it myself, it's very easy and only took about 15 min. using 550 paracord. I think you are confusing the color design of the cord with with any talent I have LOL I took a pic of how I started it before wrapping so you can see how its done.
How much did you use and how much do you think you should have used?
After I was done I realized I should have measured it in case someone asks, but I think it was around 15 feet, so I am guessing that about another 8-10 ft. would have done all of the stirrup.
Sweet but when it gets wet and dirty it wont be to sweet
Getting wet will not be a problem since paracord is rot resistant, as for the dirt, well that going to happen for sure, but I bet with a tooth brush and some sort of cleaner you could clean it right up.

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So you start with a loop as seen in the pic, I use painters tape to hold it to the stirrup, make sure the short end of the cord is long enough for you to grab with your hand because you will be pulling really hard on it at the end of the wrapping.
So once you have your loop set up like in the pic, you start wrapping it, and keep each wrap tight against the previous one. When you get to the end your left with a little loop which you pass your cord through, and then go back to the short end and pull, which will draw in the little loop until it disappears.

Once your satisfied with your job cut the two ends of paracord, but do not cut it flush, leave a little bit sticking out, which you will then use a lighter or soldering gun to melt. I use a mini torch lighter which gives a good solid blue flame, and melt it until its really sticky, then I use the flat side of a knife to push the melted end into the wrap. When you squish it with the knife, the melted end mushrooms and hardens so it cannot be drawn inside the wrap. You could then soak the wrap with water, and as it dries it will shrink a bit a help tighten up the wrap.

Keep in mind that 550 paracord has 550lbs strength, so if ever you need rope while hunting, you could just cut or pick off the hardened mushroomed end of your wrap, and unravel it all and you would have over 15ft. of cord. You could hang your deer with it if need be.

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That looks really good. I may have to give that a try myself, although it may take a few tries to get it to get mine right.
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Re: Stirrup wrap

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Glad you answered so quickly i want to do it myself I like the look is unique :) :) :) lol
Now I have to source some para cord

I am sure a lot of members will be doing the same

Thanks for sharing

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Thanks Bulleye, It really looks good!!!!! Does it quiet the sturrup any?
Good job,
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I wish I could answer that, I have yet to shoot my bow lol , I finally picked up a Rinehart target yesterday and am getting some Daltons wax from Boo this coming week, so hopefully next week-end I can finally try it out.
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Re: Stirrup wrap

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As a side note, what if a rubber gasket was installed between the stirrup and the body of the bow ??
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Do it, cut an old bicycle/car inner tube (or any other rubber material) and mount it between the stirrup and main frame. Leave slightly extra material for additional dampening.
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Another option LimbSaver Insulator Strips.

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Some great ideas there guys. I like the para chord and the Limbsaver strips. Someone else posted before showing Limbsaver wrap intended for wrapping bow grips but I've never been able to find it.
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