DYNAPuff Questions.....

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Nala

Discussion Starter · Mar 2, 2015

Hey all,

I remember when they were HOT here on the forum. I got some of them from Raysad(sp?) and then I got some of the AMSteel rope. I don't think I ever used the ones Raysad sent me, but I did use the AMSteel rope cause they were bigger and would make a large size "puff."

There were a couple things that I didn't like about them. The first is that they were white. I thought it would be much better if they were a darker color for hunting and woods. I tried coloring them with a SHARPIE and other methods and it winded up being nothing more than a BIG MESS.
The other thing was that I could never get them to be like the puff that Raysad had on his video. I combed them back and forth and shot them quite a bit and they just knotted up and were a big was of knots and tangles. I tried tying them on a couple different times and they mostly would stay in the shape of the strands that they were wound up with, you know the 12 strands that made up the rope. I just couldn't get that nice PUFF that I wanted so I went back to cat whiskers.

Does anyone know if there is a difference in the AMSTEEL Rope I used and the product Raysad was giving out? I think his were DYNEEMA. I don't know what the differences are.
Anyone?

Thanks all

Nalajr

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Bowbender Mike

· #2 · Mar 3, 2015

I believe the Amsteel rope is Dyneema.

I install mine following Rasyad's instructions. Before I shoot them, I "comb" the strands out with a scratch awl to get the fiber bundles separated and more or less straight. A few shots and you have fluffy round silencers.

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stevelong

· #3 · Mar 3, 2015

I dunno the makeup of them, but I'm a fan of Rasyad's PUFFs.
Mine always turn into a nice round shape and all I do is separate strands and insert the Puffs, then thump the string 3-4 inches 5-6 times, and they are mostly shaped then.
Shooting 5 or 6 arrows completes the shaping.
I've lightly dusted them with a bit of spray paint for green & brown colors.
Even at silver/gray I don't suppose the color will show up in the woods at more than a few feet.

Coodster

· #4 · Mar 3, 2015

I still use them, mine come out a grey color.
I cut mine to 1" section and separate the 12 strand bundle and use 6 on top and 6 on bottom. Comb them in the opposite direction and they separate very well.
Haven't encountered the knotting personally.

I do like the old style cat wiskers but since they changed them many years ago I don't care for them much.

Chad

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aroadik

· #5 · Mar 3, 2015

I must be the odd man out, my dynapuffs tangled and knotted up so bad that I had great difficulty removing them, but they worked great at silencing the shot and weighed next to nothing.

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Nuthatch

· #6 · Mar 3, 2015

I've used Rasyad's DynaPuffs and strands from AmSteel rope. I think Rasyad's puffs are cut 2" long. Never had a problem with them knotting up and they are darker grey than my Amsteel puffs. You can cut the Amsteel to your desired length and experiment with the number of strands needed. I've been using 6 strands each cut to 1 1/2". Makes a smaller puff, but that's all I need. Broad tip permanent marker makes them dark. Here's directions and a link to Rasyad's video.

j-san

· #7 · Mar 3, 2015

I bought some 3/8" dyneema rope from a marine supply company for making my puffs. I cut them into 1.5" lengths and then use a small rubber band around them to keep the braid from unraveling while I thread the bow string thru the center. Makes for a nice small puff that doesn't tangle and forms a round ball. I use a very fine toothed comb for fleas/lice from the pet supply store. It really separates the fibers out and let's them poof up nicely.

Rasyad

· #8 · Mar 3, 2015

I tie the centers with .024 or .03 Halo serving with alternating square knots and finished with a square knot then leave 1 in. tails. In order to get the knots as tight as possible I first tie loops on the end of the serving so I can use a couple screwdrivers as "T" handles in each loop.

The trick to getting round puffs is completely separating the bundles so all the fibers are inline with the bow string. Seperate the braids by hand, then use an awl or similar poking device to split up the bundles (2 or 3 passes per bundle). Then brush one half inverted over the other and reverse. A couple shots and you are done.

The quietest position should be at string thirds, the fastest right at the string groves on a recurve or 6 in. from the tips on a longbow. Tied properly they can slide up and down the string for fine tuning without coming apart and should last the life of the string. Dynapuffs will slow the bow a couple FPS set at thirds so their postion string can move a bare shaft a couple inches weaker or stiffer(slowest string = sitffest bareshaft). When you find where you want them slide them off the position then wax the string but don't rub in and slide the buff onto the cold wax.

I am happy to send out a free replacement pair to any that have had difficulty getting them installed correctly.

Thanks,
Rasyad

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nathancummins58

· #9 · 17 d ago

Rasyad said:
I tie the centers with .024 or .03 Halo serving with alternating square knots and finished with a square knot then leave 1 in. tails. In order to get the knots as tight as possible I first tie loops on the end of the serving so I can use a couple screwdrivers as "T" handles in each loop.

The trick to getting round puffs is completely separating the bundles so all the fibers are inline with the bow string. Seperate the braids by hand, then use an awl or similar poking device to split up the bundles (2 or 3 passes per bundle). Then brush one half inverted over the other and reverse. A couple shots and you are done.

The quietest position should be at string thirds, the fastest right at the string groves on a recurve or 6 in. from the tips on a longbow. Tied properly they can slide up and down the string for fine tuning without coming apart and should last the life of the string. Dynapuffs will slow the bow a couple FPS set at thirds so their postion string can move a bare shaft a couple inches weaker or stiffer(slowest string = sitffest bareshaft). When you find where you want them slide them off the position then wax the string but don't rub in and slide the buff onto the cold wax.

I am happy to send out a free replacement pair to any that have had difficulty getting them installed correctly.

Thanks,
Rasyad

Rasyad that is awesome, if only more people would standup like you with your product

Tracker1

· #10 · 16 d ago

I think puffs look best on any recurve but too white for my hunting bow. I have had them on and off, they can be a pain to take off.

Coodster

· #11 · 16 d ago

You guys have white puffs, hell mine turn out gray perfect for hunting.
Considering this thread is 8 years old and they now have dynema rope in colors.

Chad

Remote

· #12 · 16 d ago

I make mine from strands of 1cm dia gray dyneema rope. Look great to me.

Tracker1

· #13 · 16 d ago

Coodster said:
You guys have white puffs, hell mine turn out gray perfect for hunting.
Considering this thread is 8 years old and they now have dynema rope in colors.

Chad

I too often don’t check dates, just assuming they are current😲.

Nuthatch

· #14 · 16 d ago

Mine are on the white side. The Amsteel rope I have is grey on the outside, but apparently they just dye the outer layer as the inside is pretty whitish. I use a black marker to darken my dynapuffs.

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everwood

· #15 · 14 d ago

Any bowstring material works great. I’ve even made them from serving for a unique and not as fuzzy look. You can run it under hot water to get the wax out first. Take 10-30 strands (you’ll find what you like after some experimenting) 1”-3” long, lightly twist to hold bundle together keep it flat where you insert it between the main bowstring. Experiment with placement at the 1/3, 1/4, 1/5 etc harmonic points. If you need to tie them in you can again use bowstring material and a couple cris crossing favorite knots. Twist back and forth after finding final spot to puff fibers. Cheers.

Steve

· #16 · 12 d ago

Coodster said:
You guys have white puffs, hell mine turn out gray perfect for hunting.
Considering this thread is 8 years old and they now have dyneema rope in colors.

Chad

The Dyneema does not take dye. Therefore the colors are a coating that is applied. Upon shooting, a portion of the color will blow off quickly, but what remains gives the puff a tint.

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