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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Dutch152 on May 14, 2008, 08:00:00 AM
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I need a new shooting glove. The old one's had it. Haven't bought one in a while and I'm not sure what"s out there.
What do all of you glove shooters recommend?
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American Leathers Big Shot Glove
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Come to the Baltimore Bowmen Trad Classic this weekend and look them all over.
Killdeer :thumbsup:
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I like the Big Shot myself, but Killie has the right idea. If you have an opportunity to go somewhere where you can try on and test a bunch, do it.
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I shoot the american leathers as well, like it alot :thumbsup:
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The best advice I can give is go to a shoot with vendors so you can try them on and get a good fit. Even the same brand and size can have a very different fit.
The best I have used is the ABS Super Glove. Currently trying to get accustomed to a tab. Tried to use a Big Shot Slick Shot (American Leathers), but made the mistake of ordering it rather than trying them on first. Looked like a great glove, but the fit was way off even after returning it and getting a second one.
Chad
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I'm a big fan of the american leathers big shot gloves. 1)as others have said, be sure to try them on till you find the right one, very hard to get a good fit without putting your hand in one. 2)whatever you find that you like, buy 2 and alternate shooting them both: you'll have a spare already broken in when you need it.
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I shoot the Berlin Deerskin Gloves (damascus style glove). I tried the American Leathers Big Shot Gloves and didnt care for it. I could not "feel" the string the way I like to.
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Like others have already mentionned you should try it because sizing is not consistant from one brand to the next.
I have other problems as my hand is long and big but my fingers are relatively slender and shoot left handed.
I buy 2 different size gloves ( I like one Martin model) and get my wife to make me a true custom glove with the parts.
I noticed years ago that the glove fingers on a right handed glove are set up for a right hand order of fingers and also, because the strap velcro opening is facing frontwards, it has a tendency to unfasten when you walk through brush.
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I like the skookum and the big shot.Still breaking in the big shot but I think I'm going to really like it.Good luck
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I'm partial to Alaska Bowhunting Supply's Super Glove...
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Plain old damascas for me.
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3 Rivers Dura-Glove. Nuff Said.
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Bear Paw products !!!
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I love the big shot!
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i too shoot a Damascus style, like Tim said above, i have also shot the "big shot" and didn't like it because i couldn't "feel" the string the way i like to. They are a great glove but before you spend the money you should try them out if at all possible.it is all personal preference
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Just bought a Bear Paw from Black Widow and so far it is a nice glove.