A glove question

[Spurs]

I am currently running through duragloves like water.  They are really great when new and stiff, but after shooting my high poundage bows a few weeks they seem to just become paper thin and my fingers get fatiqued.  

I am looking for a high quality leather glove that has that personal feel, but also has cushioned fingers, maybe some rabbit fur in side or something.  Something that seems to get better with age not wear out as fast.

Any suggestion?  Thanks Tom

[McDave]

I use the Duraglove for bows up to about 55#, and the Big Shot in buffalo leather for bows heavier than that.  The Big Shot is similar to the Duraglove in that it is leather covered with nylon or cordura, but everything is heavier duty than the Duraglove.  I like the Duraglove for bows where I can use it, since I get a better feeling of the string, but I need a little more support for heavier poundage bows.

Most people don't report wearing out Duragloves very fast, if at all.  I wonder if you're having some kind of problem getting off the string, and it is dragging too much on the fingertips of your glove?

P.S.  the only thing I know of that gets better with age is wine.

[Ray_G]

Spurs,

The American Leather Big Shot is made from elk or bison leather - great quality.  The finger stalls are leather inside, a layer of neoprene and outside is nylon web strap material.  They feel really good, can stand up to heavier weights and last for years.

They also make the Big Shot CrossOver glove with the materials reversed and a nylon insert instead of the neoprene.  Might be the ticket for heavier bow poundages.

Contact John at American Leathers (a sponsor of Trad Gang)  http://www.americanleathers.com/

I have one CrossOver and two elk Big Shots and love them.

Ray

[Ray_G]

Hi Dave       Guess we were posting about the same time.

[McDave]

Hi Ray, I'll be driving up through your neck of the woods on Friday to attend Rod Jenkins's class in American Falls on Sat & Sun.