Steaming shuttles

[Shoutsu]

I'm sure there's tonnes of threads on this, I've sworn I've read like 4-5 lol.

In any case, steaming does help, yes. But steaming with HOT water boiling CAN damage the shuttles as the heat could cause damage.

What you SHOULD do, is use a humidifier. Cool humid air will "steam" the shuttles and hydrate them. Most people who live in dry climates have their own shuttlecock humidifier. Myself included.

Just hold the tube at the nozzle for a bit, let the humid air go through it for a while, reverse the tube, repeat, and then seal it. Do this around 24 hours beforehand

Sometimes, for me... I trap a bit of extra moisture in... But over-hydrating causes the shuttles to become heavy as well, so make sure you don't do that. That was my mistake the first time!

[CanucksDynasty]

I'm sure there's tonnes of threads on this, I've sworn I've read like 4-5 lol.

In any case, steaming does help, yes. But steaming with HOT water boiling CAN damage the shuttles as the heat could cause damage.

What you SHOULD do, is use a humidifier. Cool humid air will "steam" the shuttles and hydrate them. Most people who live in dry climates have their own shuttlecock humidifier. Myself included.

Just hold the tube at the nozzle for a bit, let the humid air go through it for a while, reverse the tube, repeat, and then seal it. Do this around 24 hours beforehand

Sometimes, for me... I trap a bit of extra moisture in... But over-hydrating causes the shuttles to become heavy as well, so make sure you don't do that. That was my mistake the first time!

Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll be using my kid's cool mist Elephant humidifier. The steam comes out of the trunk...perfect size for the tubes.

[Shoutsu]

Thanks for the tip. I guess I'll be using my kid's cool mist Elephant humidifier. The steam comes out of the trunk...perfect size for the tubes.

No problem! Glad to help a fellow Vancouverite! Perhaps we'll play sometime as well

[Optiblue]

Pffft, I used to steam mine, but now I just leave them in the bathroom~

[Shoutsu]

Pffft, I used to steam mine, but now I just leave them in the bathroom~

lol I thought about that too... But then there's no room in the bathroom for me :P

[Tommii]

Just tried steaming from showering on RSL classic tourney and it works pretty good.