If Shooting a Crossbow, VAP, Injection Arrows or other tips that are larger than the arrow shaft you will need the HD version which you will find in our other listings.
Questions about The Shield’s durability, storage etc?
Officially we ask that you store it indoors, especially in rainy weather. When wet they may not stop arrows. Water generally runs through them but they should be allowed to dry for 12 hours or so. As far as the sun UV Rays, they will likely fade and eventually get ugly but should perform well. Some climates may dry out the fabrics and cause tearing if left in the sun.
Judging by the testing we have done on these we have found that it is simply a matter of how many times you hit them. If you see more than 10 to 15 holes in a certain 1 square foot area or you have an arrow go in up to the fletching you should rotate the way you have it hanging. If you get to a point where the whole thing is covered with holes you can fold it in half and you should be good again for a long time.
They are made of multi-layered recycled soft fibers positioned in such a way that they stop the arrows energy kind of like a bullet-proof vest. This is covered with industrial felt with fabric web loops around the perimeter.