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Post by Artelmis on Apr 8, 2012 2:17:12 GMT
so... I need a new shooting glove. turns out the one i used to use for my old longbow couldn't take the increased stress of my new #40 recurve... that and it's old and rotten... long story short, it's dead and i need a new one. we're talking "not even fit for doggie chew toy" dead. trying to not have to get the dura-glove off 3rivers... because that's expensive as all hell. 30 bucks plus shipping.. yeesh. any suggestions? preferably amazon prime capable. www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss? ... 1333834412 hopefully that search will give the results that i'm looking at. my fingers are dying here! halp!
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Post by Rifleman Lizard on Apr 8, 2012 2:43:26 GMT
Keep shooting bare-handed and you'll adjust after a couple of months :lol: High quality gloves go up to the hundreds, but some economy gloves do a perfectly suitable job too. There are a couple on the first page of your link? Have you considered using a basic finger tab instead? I always prefer them because they don't hinder finger dexterity.
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Post by chrisperoni on Apr 8, 2012 3:54:20 GMT
it's not amazon prime friendly, and it's not even archery related but.. home depot glovesThe variety available for manual labour related work gloves is kinda staggering. All sorts of special fabrics, fibers, materials, shapes and purposes. At my local home depot they have a wall of gloves about 5'X7' in size and I can't help but look it over and think of using them for swording- I'm sure something there would suit your needs for archery and maybe be able to double as a sword glove for b.y.c. edit/add: I just thought I'd add these in since I know you already can look up archers gloves but these are little more off the beaten path to think of
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Post by Artelmis on Apr 8, 2012 4:03:33 GMT
indeed. good thoughts chris.
I was actually considering picking up a pair of the 5 inch sword gloves from ravenswood leather... i'm sure you know what i'm talking about.
how well would those hold out to frequent use?
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Post by Aaron on Apr 8, 2012 4:04:43 GMT
I second the bare-handed notion, but not the finger tab one. I hate those damn things.
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Post by Artelmis on Apr 8, 2012 4:07:31 GMT
I have to be able to shoot regularly... turkey hunting april 28 and i can't do that with my fingers purple... i really don't wanna have to resort to my shotgun.
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Post by Greg on Apr 8, 2012 4:11:07 GMT
I own this one: www.amazon.com/Damascus-DWC-Arch ... 17&sr=8-11 It's slightly short for my hand, but I have big hands. But it's no big deal, the velcro just sits at an angle. It's held up to my 65# for about a year now, so there ya have it.
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Post by Aaron on Apr 8, 2012 4:13:51 GMT
How many times do you shoot in a session? I can get off a couple dozen arrows easy before my fingers get sore, not even close to purple with my #45 ELB...and I have 100% city hands, no callouses on my fingertips at all...
If the glove is necessary I'd just plop down the 20-30 bucks for one. But the feel of shooting natural is worth it IMO.
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Post by Artelmis on Apr 8, 2012 4:46:25 GMT
I shoot ~75 shots give or take after I get home every day from work
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Post by Aaron on Apr 8, 2012 5:02:43 GMT
Ah. Yeah, that'll put the hurtin' on the fingers for sure.
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Post by ineffableone on Apr 9, 2012 5:17:35 GMT
I just ordered Cordovan Traditional Archery Shooting Glove for $17.99 www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=4033XI had just been using a pair of work gloves but after trying out a friends Cordovan Shooting Glove I was sold on it. It was a great glove, and felt perfect. I liked the open design a lot though thought I would hate it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2012 10:58:16 GMT
I personally use finger tabs, but you can get heaps of archery gear from Cabelas - they have shooting gloves from $12 to $29: www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/h ... t104529780
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