Shooting Glove ????

[Winterhawk1960]

I am in search of a different shooting glove. I am currently shooting with a Skookum glove that I believe came from Alaska Bowhunting Supply. I have tried and tried to adjust to shooting with a tab, as I really like the "clean" release when using one. I just can't keep hitting the side of my face when I use a tab. It seems that I really "dig in" to my anchor and the string passes along my face........too painful after several shots to continue. I am very happy with my current anchor and have no desire (at this time) to make any changes with it......it just feels "right".

I have some arthritis in the first joint of my right middle finger and between that and the "tingling" sensation that I am getting in the fingers of my right hand after shooting I would really like to give another glove a try. That being said......it is not an option to go out and buy several quality gloves, just to find out that they won't work for me. I plan on attending Comptons again this year and ATAR also. What I really would like to do is "borrow" some while in attendance at these events and see if they are going to work for me. That will save me not only money, but time as well.

In the mean time.......I am wanting some suggestions as to what kind of gloves that the kind folks of this site use. I'm going to have to purchase something in the not to distant future. My current glove is starting to come apart at the seams.

If it matters.......I shoot three-under, and anchor with my thumb knuckle on my earlobe and the end of the cockfeather on my nose.

Any and all help will really appreciated.

Winterhawk1960

[lpcjon2]

Check out the Damascus glove(check with Joe Skipp great price)and the Bearpaw glove is my favorite.

[WVeer]

I have used many types of gloves and tabs.  I shoot split finger and anchor with my middle finger in the corner of my mouth.  I'm currently shooting a Dura glove and it is very slick.  I like it except it is not very thick and my fingers tips get sore when shooting heavy bows.  I have also used Wyandotte open and closed finger gloves.  I like them because the leather is thick but I find myself not getting a smooth release when they get worn.  I also like a calf hair tab. A Damascus was good too but still a little thin for my liking.  I also have a closed finger Neet glove that I go back to once in a while.   I think your best bet is like you said....try a bunch when you get with others.

[Encino Man]

I with you Winterhawk I never could get a tab to work for me. The string always slapped the tip of my nose.   :eek:

Although I shoot and love my Damascus glove, I'm not sure if it's right for you. With that arthritic joint and the numbness. They are rather thin and wouldn't help the situation.

I tried a thicker glove once. Didn't like the fact that I couldn't feel the string, but it may be the way you have to go.

It's hell getting old.  

[CEO]

Buffalo Big Shot Glove by American Leathers provides the most finger protection of any glove I've tried. Expensive though.

[Jim Harris]

I have tried many tabs and more than a few gloves. The best so far for me is the 3 River,s Dura Glove. You will feel the string some thru it. It is very flexible, which I really like. I use a deep hook and it works good for me. Take care, Jim.

[celticknot]

I shoot a black widow pdq super glove with finger tip overlays. It has been wonderful for me. I used to shoot a americans leather big shot but I found out the day I got my wideow glove that I never had a very good anchor with it. I can drive nails with the widow glove. If i order my new ones soon I will send you my old one if you would want. its a medium I stretched out to a tight large.

[hayslope]

Originally posted by CEO:
Buffalo Big Shot Glove by American Leathers provides the most finger protection of any glove I've tried. Expensive though.

What CEO said........

[Mint]

I tried all types of gloves and tabs until i found the Elk Big Shot Glove from American leathers. The glove is excellant. It isall elk leather with nylon tip overlays for a smooth release. I messed up one of my gloves tips by having a sharp burr on the metal knocking point. Well I sent the glove back to John turner and for $5 bucks he put new finger stalls on the glove and it is like new. The glove will last a long time if you don't make a dumb mistake like me. I have another one that is 5 years old and still great.

[frassettor]

Originally posted by CEO:
Buffalo Big Shot Glove by American Leathers provides the most finger protection of any glove I've tried. Expensive though.

[Igor]

Sticktite on the blackwidow site.

Long finger stalls
High quality leather - didn't buy the nylon stalls glove
Good protection with better string feel than bigshot (IMHO)

I've only been shooting the glove for a month so we'll see on the life (bigshot 3 yrs and going strong) but it is the best glove that I've used.

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Glenn

[string bean]

I like the Elk Big Shot myself

[ranger 3]

Goat glove from KK it feels like a Damascus glove but wears like a deer skin glove. They are only about 13 bucks. I have been shooting the same glove for two years. I shoot every day and it is still going strong.

[Rufus 25]

I agree with Ranger3 concerning the Goat glove from KK.  It also has longer finger stalls than most gloves, which I like for a deep hook.

[Ground Hunter]

This is one of those deals where you keep spending money until you just get lucky.  I've tried all of those listed above.  As of late I like the 3RA Dura glove.  But its not really what I want either.  The search continues.  H

[Jwilliam]

American Leathers Big Shot    


Bill

[Chuck Hoopes]

I use a single thin layered damascus and glue tabs on the end of the shooting fingers.  Tabs are just cut out of an old tie down strap.  Good feel, good release.  works better for me than anything out there, and over the years Ive used just about all of them.  Give it a try w/ one of gloves you aready have--If you don't like it, the tabs can usually be easily removed.  I think you're going to leave them on.

[val]

Super glove works great for me. Been shooting it for years. To each his own, Some people think the  cordovan is too thick.

[manfromthepast]

EW Bateman 2 layer cordovan leather glove provides unbelievable finger protection if you have tingling fingertips.  Takes a while to break it in because it is stiff and thick. You have to give it a chance to break in before you give up on it. However, once broken in it will last many many years.  Excellent quality.

[joevan125]

I started out shooting a tab and one day i tryed a glove, i shoot 3 under and i can get the arrow under my eye a lot easier.

I bought 2 gloves from 3rivers archery the super glove and the big shot Buffalo glove.

I really like the super glove the best but i think i need a small instead of the medium i bought.

I would really check out the super glove if i were you, it has thick fingers so you can shoot a lot and you can also feel the string.