Shooting glove....need a new one

[Kevin Hansen]

Guys, I really appreciate all the shared experiences...lots of food for thought!

[medic77]

I actually really like the Martin leather gloves.  It seems to be a good fit for my smaller hands and a good compromise between thick and thin.  I'm not crazy about the light color though.

[ranger 3]

Just ordered a big shot crossover, John was very helpful in deciding what size.

[LongbowArchitect]

One more vote for the American Leathers Crossover glove.  Super high quality workmanship, slick release with the right amount of string feel for me.  It will stretch so make sure the finger stalls are tight to begin with.

[Randy Koleno]

I used to use a Berlin-Style glove. I tried a Dura-Glove and never tried another. I like to feel the string a little and it has a nice slick release. I'm still using my first one bought about 4 years ago. The only thing I had to do is trim a little fuzz off the fingers. I don't see why it won't last 4 more years.

[danderson]

The only input I can give is I started shooting a black widow stick tight glove with cordovan overlays and my shooting quality improved 10 fold over a cheap neet glove. For 20 bucks I think theyre a bargain

[two4hooking]

Crossover!  You gotta try it!

[jeremy1517]

I use the American Leather Full Shot glove. It's a great glove. If you decide to use any American Leather glove, call or email them first regarding size.

[amar911]

I have the DuraGlove and the Big Shot Elk Glove, and the DuraGlove is much better for me. Do yourself a favor and buy the DuraGlove for less than half the price of a Big Shot. If you don't love it, then try the Big Shot. I bet you'll save yourself some money. The DuraGlove feels much more like the Berlin glove you are used to shooting and has a much better string feel. I shoot everything from 45 to 70 pound bows using the DuraGlove with no discomfort. If the nylon facing on the finger stalls begins to fuzz, you can carefully singe the fuzz with a cigarette lighter to lightly melt the fibers with quick passes through the flame. This seems to actually toughen the surface of the nylon to make it slicker and last longer. I also like tabs and prefer the cordovan models from Scott Teaschner, Bateman and Fred Eichler (actually made exclusively for 3Rivers).

Allan

[bogeyrider63]

love my 3 rivers dura glove.

[captain caveman]

I really like Martin's deer skin glove found them online from large hunting store.  First glove I bought when starting out and still my favorite.  $25 price range great deal

[Kevin Hansen]

Question for you guys that recommend the American Leathers gloves: Are you shooting split or three under? If you respond, please reference the AL glove you use.
Thanks!
Kevin

[bulldog18]

Big Shot Crossover shooting split finger.

[arrow flynn]

I tried the american leathers glove and the stalls were too short for my deep hook.I suppose they could make them longer for me but I think I still like the bateman glove overall.

[Kevin Hansen]

Originally posted by arrow flynn:
I tried the american leathers glove and the stalls were too short for my deep hook.I suppose they could make them longer for me but I think I still like the bateman glove overall.

Thanks, arrow. How deep do you anchor?

[pamike]

American leathers!

[duncan idaho]

If you anchor around the first joint in your fingers, the American Leather glove is too short. The finger stalls end at the first joint, making the string catch on the bottom of the stall. AA is not for deep anchors.

[Nate Steen .]

I've anchored in the first joint (deep hook) all my life,  used AA gloves for 10 years, and all their gloves (I'm using the Crossover now) are deep enough to anchor in the first joint just fine with plenty of finger stall left over

[Kevin Hansen]

I've spoken with John on the phone and he assures me that his gloves accomadate a deep grip on the string. He also will send me a couple of different gloves to look at and then I can send back the one I don't want. Sounds like a great guy to do business with.

[johnnyk71]

gotta give a thumbs up to the AL Crossover. i bought one this weekend at Tannehill, and was shooting it great that same day! i didn't like the nylon tips of the other AL models, so this one was perfect for me. i may be different in that i don't mind a bit looser stalls, so i got the XL to begin with. i shoot split-finger. didn't think i would want to pony up for what this thing costs, but i wish i'd done it sooner. awesome quality leather. great glove!