How to Quiet Down an arrow or Rest?

[jjaimes]

My arrow makes a little noise when drawing it back. Could it be the rest or arrows and what can I do to quite them down a bit? Its not a lot of noise but it usually happens half way on my draw cycle. I wouldn't want a deer to bust me for that.

[Roy D Mercer]

moleskin

[Txsurveyor2014]

what rest are you using? you can use teflon or moleskin to quieten them down

[Kmart49]

I've been wondering the same thing. I know some rests have felt on them but how to go about DIY would be helpful!

[Antlers86]

I use a small piece of one sided sticky felt. Most sporting good stores carry it. Just cut out shape of arrow glide and stick on.

[lovemylegacy]

My arrow makes a little noise when drawing it back. Could it be the rest or arrows and what can I do to quite them down a bit? Its not a lot of noise but it usually happens half way on my draw cycle. I wouldn't want a deer to bust me for that.

Beman ICS have a finish on them that reduce/eliminates rest noise. Whisker Biscuits are quiet.

[gettin closer]

What is in that area on the arrow. If it was the finish, you would hear it on the full length of the draw. It could be a logo. You can use nail polish remover and a little scrubbing to remove it most of the time. What are you using for a rest? Is it a compound or traditional equipment? If traditional, I like calf hair. Very smooth and quiet. If it is a compound, moleskin is your friend. After a while (2 yrs) it will not be as quiet but it is easy to replace. I like the thin mole skin. Not the thick padded stuff.

[jjaimes]

I'm using a QAD HDX Rest and a Gold Tip Velocity XT arrow.. I've used my fingers to see if the arrow makes noise and it does when I rub on the carbon shaft it doesn't really make noise on the logo.. This is on a compound bow

[adam_p]

Beman ICS have a finish on them that reduce/eliminates rest noise. Whisker Biscuits are quiet.

That has not been my experience with them.

[perfectstorm]

No offense but whisker biscuits are probably the loudest rest in the archery world. The sound that comes from the friction of the arrow being held & passing through all those bristles is secure but extremely noisy. If you want quiet, go fall away & get the moleskin or felt wrap. I am loving my new rest, QAD ultrarest HD. Virtually silent & deadly accurate.

[Goldeneagle]

Just go down the the store and get some Dr. Scholl's mole skin. Cut it to shape and stick it on.

[El Forajido]

Nail polish. Whatever color you desire

[buxNdux]

unscented bar soap on your arrows..

[lovemylegacy]

That has not been my experience with them.

Sorry, been shooting them for a very long time...whisper quiet. Havent had a deer spook due to rest noise since I have gone to the WB. Some arrows will make a noise no matter what rest is used. Gold tips were the worst.

[tx07]

unscented bar soap on your arrows..

Yep or rub some chaulk on them. Maybe baby powder too.