Correct way to trim a tab

[mooseman76]

I've been shooting forever with a glove and have tried tabs on a few occasions without much success.  I'd prefer to use tabs, but have never been comfortable.  I know you are supposed to trim them to fit you fingers/hand.  Can anyone post pics with an explanation on how to determine where the tab should be trimmed to?  Thank you...Mike

[Eugene Slagle]

How I trim mine & for my daughter is to shoot them a few ends to get a beginning crease in it where it feels right on your hand, then I'll get a marker & grip the string with the tab on & mark just beyond my finger tips.

Cut the excess off from the area marked then shoot some more.
I'll trim a little here & there on the tab to finish it because I like mine where I have just a little over wrap on the string but not much to catch the string on some of my better releases   :rolleyes:  but it still does the job of protecting my fingers.

 

[BowMIke]

I use scissors and trim a little at a time until I'm satisfied. It seems to help to get rid of the excess material, leaving just enough to protect your fingers and give a smooth release.

[cyred4d]

That is good advice. I was wondering the best way to do that myself.

[BWD]

As stated above, trim a little at a time, and keep in mind the tab covers more of your fingers when they are curled than when straight.

[katman]

Agree with above, shortening the tab will also quiet the flap noise that can occur on release if its to long.

[The Whittler]

When I trim mine I grab the string and look to see how much is past my fingers. Then trim a little and check again by grabing the string to see how much more to cut off or leave alone. I use scissors as they work a lot better then a knife (which can be used).

[mooseman76]

Thanks guys, great advice.  I'll have to pick up another tab in the near future and give it a try.  What BWD alluded to (covering more of your curled fingers) is what was confusing and annoying me.  Thanks again...Mike