[Ansteorra-archery] New APDs approved

[Eadric Anstapa]

Greetings to the Archers and Marshals of Ansteorra.

Read below of details of new APD approvals including approval for Golf Tube
APDs on WOODEN SHAFTS.

In Service,

--
Lord Eadric Anstapa
Coastal Regional Archery Marshal, Ansteorra
eadric at scabrewer.com


TLW <tessathehuntress at earthlink.net> said:
> Greetings to the list!
>
> I just received word this morning from the Society Archer Marshal, THL
> Gwilym.. that we have Society approval on two new APD's.  He asked me to
> post this to the list, so we can try and get the word out quickly and to as
> many people as possible.  Please help spread the word and feel free to
> forward this email and post it wherever.
>
> These are the two new ones that have been approved for arrows and bolts:
>
> Ruperts Ridged Golf Tube APD (on wooden shafts):
>
> http://www.newberry.edu/rgaddy/arrow_testing_web_page.htm
>
> The Reinforced Golf Tube APD(on wooden shafts):
>
> I don't have a website yet, but I plan on taking pictures and enlisting
> Evian's assistance in getting it on a website.  I'll send out a notice when
> it's up.
>
> Specifications on the Golf Tube APD's:  The minimum length for the top of
> the APD is 1 1/4".  Minimum length for the bottom length of the APD is 2
> 1/4".  The cut of the APD from the bottom (or base) to the top, from the
> plane of the arrow, is a maximum angle of 50%, the minimum angle is 30%.
> You must use strapping tape to attach the APD's.  You may use an adhesive
> along with the APD.  I had good success with high temp hot glue.
>
> The Ridged Golf Tube APD has to be melted.  The ridge should be within 1/16"
> or 1/8", it can't be thinner, thicker is acceptable.
>
> The Reinforced Golf Tube APD is cut to the sizes above.. with an additional
> piece of golf tube between 1/2 to 1 1/4" (3/4" was my preference) put on the
> outside of the golf tube APD.  Since the reinforcing piece will have a gap,
> cut the edges straight and put this on the bottom of the APD.  This will
> give the shaft a place to rest.
> You can use strapping tape to attach the two pieces or melt the back ends
> together (which works well).
>
> It is strongly recommended if you use black golf tube that you spray paint
> or cover it with light covered tape.  Please pay particular attention to
> black golf tube APD's on hot days (over 90%).  Any golf tube APD, when
> squeezed that fails to hold it's "o" shape, fails.  I recommend that it
> should get cut off at inspection point (to avoid possible problems, with
> someone shooting it by mistake).
>
> Other designs and styles of APD's are still being tested and reviewed.  We
> are currently reviewing and would like more test results on these
> styles/variations:
>
> Golf tube APD's with caulk "Meridies design" (wood & Fiberglass)
> Golf tube APD's on fiberglass shafts
> Siloflex 75 and 80 psi APD's (wood & fiberglass)
> Siloflex 75 and 80 psi, reinforced APD's (wood and fiberglass)
>
> If you have been testing the above designs or a different one, please send
> your test results, as soon as possible.
>
> If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact THL Gwilym
> (LONGBOW at SGI.NET)or myself. Thank you.
>
> Tessa the Huntress
> Deputy to the Society Archer Marshal, THL Gwilym
>