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Title: tab thickness/materials
Post by: shortstroke 91 on March 03, 2009, 09:14:00 PM

Just wondering about fellow tab shooters. What materials do you prefer for a tab? I've currently been using a home made tab that's quite thick with a thin piece of suede on the string side. I'm wondering if it's beneficial to use softer materials to get a cleaner, quieter release or do you like thick stuff instead? Any opinions welcome.

Title: Re: tab thickness/materials
Post by: lablover on March 06, 2009, 10:09:00 PM

I shoot a tab from alaskan bowhunter it is very thin cordovan and last like iron. the longer I shoot it the slicker it getts. I've made several myself and prefer a thin leather, then I can feel the string better.

Title: Re: tab thickness/materials
Post by: Frank V on March 11, 2009, 06:16:00 PM

I also shoot a cordovan tab from Alaskan Bowhunter Supply. They are thin, but tough I've shot the same tab for 5 years now & it's in good shape. I shoot a 60lb HH Lb & it's comfortable. Frank

Title: Re: tab thickness/materials
Post by: Austin Brown on March 11, 2009, 11:24:00 PM

Are you guys shooting the ones with the plate similar to a Cavalier? I've thought about trying one and wondered how they were.

Title: Re: tab thickness/materials
Post by: Big Fisherman on March 20, 2009, 05:32:00 PM

Have a Cavalier.  Like the Bateman much better.  Added a layer of leather under the cordovan.  Put it on with shoe glue.  Has worked for over a year.  Be sure to order a large tab--you can than cut it to your preference.  Tom

Title: Re: tab thickness/materials
Post by: PowDuck on March 21, 2009, 09:18:00 PM

I guess I prefer a thinner tab, too. I got a new thicker one a year or so ago and my shots weren't near as good. Seemed point of impact changed, too.

Title: Re: tab thickness/materials
Post by: sbschindler on March 21, 2009, 10:00:00 PM

I'm with Frank, I use the  tab from Alaskan Bowhunter Supply also and so far I like it very well. there on sale right now here.

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