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Offline Koko Bow

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Which tab?
« on: December 27, 2009, 01:30:00 PM »
I know this is a subjective question but I am looking at getting a split finger tab and there are many to choose from.  I like the feel of the finger separators on some tabs but other than that what can you tell me about the various models and their pros/cons.

Thx!
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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2009, 01:34:00 PM »
im growing fond of the bateman cordovan split finger with separator....great tab.
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Offline amar911

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2009, 01:59:00 PM »
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Originally posted by jacobsladder:
im growing fond of the bateman cordovan split finger with separator....great tab.
Me too.

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Offline TOEJAMMER

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2009, 02:01:00 PM »
Make that three.
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Offline Jim Picarelli

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2009, 02:03:00 PM »
I've been using the same Neet cordovan tab w/spacer for 3+ years.Bought 2 at the same time and haven't even broke in the second one yet.
I also have a Cavalier tab that seems really nice but it just isn't as familiar as the Neet
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Offline Gottabow

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2009, 02:05:00 PM »
Make that Four
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Offline George D. Stout

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2009, 02:07:00 PM »
A Wilson Tab or an old Need.  No spacers, they feel wierd to me.

 

You can see the old Neet tab here:

 
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Offline xtrema312

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2009, 02:12:00 PM »
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Originally posted by jacobsladder:
im growing fond of the bateman cordovan split finger with separator....great tab.
I have one, and I am still trying to get used to it.  Maybe it is just not broken in yet.  I have the one with the stretch strap.  It flies off my hand all the time.  I get some erratic releases and it curls up on me, which probably causes the fly off's.  It is slick that is for sure, and I think I get more speed out of it when all goes well on the release.  I think I would go with the finger hole type instead of the stretch strap.  I will keep working on it.

Most of the time I use the BW calf hair or leather tabs.  They work great for me, but don't last as long as the cordovan. I am thinking of trying a cordovan glove.
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Offline Buckwheaties

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2009, 03:30:00 PM »
AlaskaBowhunting has a plain single layer Cordovan tab, no seperator, the one I've used for years. love it.
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Offline Gapmaster

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2009, 05:24:00 PM »
I really like the Black Widow or Wilson tabs. I shoot 3 under but use the standard tab with the split in it. Very durable and comfortable.  :)
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Offline JRY309

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2009, 05:32:00 PM »
My favorite tab is my Bateman cordovan tab with a finger spacer,been shooting the same tab for the last 4 years.But lately I have come to like my Cavalier Elite cordovan tab without a spacer just as well.I still shoot both of them.
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Offline David McLendon

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2009, 05:49:00 PM »
Cavalier Elite cordovan w/ finger separater.
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Offline m'gobo

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #12 on: December 27, 2009, 05:53:00 PM »
I have a tab that I got from a guy over 10 years ago. There is nothing real special about the shape but I have cut a few of them since from a single piece of leather. It's a real simple design. There are alot of tabs on the market to choose from but I prefer to cut my own. If you'd like, I can send you one to try. Just pm me.
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Offline doowop

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #13 on: December 27, 2009, 06:16:00 PM »
I use the Black Widow palm tab. Really handy as it just hangs on your wrist when not shooting. They last me forever and I shoot a lot.
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Offline Dave McDaniel

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #14 on: December 27, 2009, 06:25:00 PM »
I like the Kant Pinch although I do remove the rubber layer.
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Offline 30coupe

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #15 on: December 27, 2009, 06:30:00 PM »
Screaming Eagle. It's a plain cordovan tab. I'm with George on this one. I can't get used to something between my fingers.
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Offline Zmonster

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #16 on: December 27, 2009, 06:39:00 PM »
I originally purchased the Bateman and thought it was the bees knees. It is in fact a really nice tab, but its a little thin for me, so now it just collects dust. I replaced it with a Skookum Cordovan Tab from Alaskan bowhunting supply. Its a bit thicker, and tough as nails. I know some like to feel their string, but I dont. I enjoy it so much I purchased a second, and before too long will get another to break in. I like having a spare for my spare.

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Offline turkeyslayer

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #17 on: December 27, 2009, 06:44:00 PM »
saunders pac tab
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Offline Koko Bow

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2009, 06:56:00 PM »
Thanks for the input guys - I appreciate it!
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Offline Jack Whitmire Jr

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Re: Which tab?
« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2009, 08:02:00 PM »
Bateman cordovan  tabs cannot be beat IMO. I used them when I shot split finger and shoot them now that I shoot 3 under.

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