I was just wondering how many of you shot with one of these or both. I have allways shot with a glove, but I'm thinking about trying a tab. I have heard that you get alot better release with a tab over a glove, is this true? And what would be a good tab to try? Caviler?
I personally prefer a Tab, but it is all a matter of personal preferance. What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another. Just have to try one and see. I prefer a Cordovan leather tab with a finger spacer. They can be picked up cheap at 3Rivers or just about any of the Trad supply stores. Best of luck!
Mark
I shoot a split finger tab. I feel like I get a better release with a tab. Tripper
I get a better release with a tab.
Always have used a tab-no reason to change a thing.
Use whatever feels AND works best. If you haven't tried a tab, pick one up (or better yet, make one) and see for yerself. There's nothing like hand's-on 'sperimentin'. :D
Just as I no longer use a compound bow I no longer use a tab. I use only what I prefer to use for hunting. If it is not good for hunting my way than I get rid of it. I used a tab when I first started in traditional but one day into the bow season I realized i needed the convenience of a glove. I shot better with the tab just as I shot better with a compound bow. But for hunting traditional is best. Not because it is a challenge, but because I feel I am a better jeager with the stick and string.
Just an opinion....
I started with a glove, tried a tab, but can't get use to it. Release seems better with the tab, but after a while the arrows go all-over-the-place. Old school sticking with the glove.
Personally, I might get easier ( read: less practice ) overall finger/knuckle alignement with string using a tab, but I get much better feel with glove, so I shoot with glove and try to keep conscious of my alignement, making an effort to keep my fingers from torquing the string
I'm sticking with a glove, I have tried a tab the last few months but can't get used to it, it feels like the tab will go "downrange" with the arrow if I don't grip it tight so I tend to grip the string too tight with a tab. I shot a compound for years with no sights and finger release and always used a glove, too much "muscle memory" to get over I guess. But most everyone says if you can shoot one, a tab is a much cleaner release. Just not for me.
So much for my 2cents.
John
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I like the cord. tab and shape it so I have only what is necessary on my fingers. No muss no fuss and will last forever. :pray:
Chort
I shot with a glove for the last 6 or 7 years but have recently switched to a Cavelier tab and love it. I also switched to a deeper hook on the string. The Cav is a no brainer if you take a deep hook because all you have to do is butt the string against the plate and fold your fingers back towards you. It's helped my shooting quite a bit. But as others said above you will really have to try both to see what work best for you.
The thing about trying something like this, is you wont shoot well at first. You are doing something totally different, and you're gonna have to give it some time. When I decided to try a tab I got a plain old cordovan tab from 3 rivers, cost about 10 bucks. I decided I would shoot with it for 30 days and really see if it was any better. At first I was discouraged and wanted to throw it away, but as time passed and I shot more and more with it, I realized my releases were so much cleaner and more consistent. My hands didnt hurt after 50-100 arrows each practise session. While playing with the tab I found much better alignement, and as a result I now shoot much better than I thought was possible.
I also ended up taking a much deeper hook, which relaxed my hand, and you just wont believe the difference it makes in your shooting.
This was my experience, I know others who spit when they see a tab. Just try it if you want to, but make sure you really try it long enough to see if it will make a difference for you.
Definitely agree with Russ about giving it a little time and will also add with the Cavelier(I'm sure its the same with others) it will take some time to break it in.
I was a die-hard glove shooter for the last 12 years or more. I'd tried different tabs, because of release problems, but I had the same excuses--didn't feel right, couldn't feel the string, not enough control, etc. etc. etc.
A friend gave me a Cavilier Elite (he's a dang good shot and I was asking him for advice). I said I'd try it. It hung in my shop for a while (it was hunting season and I wasn't going to start changing horses mid-stream), but I finally decided to give it a try.
First impressions--release was very much improved, but all the other things I hated about a tab were there. I almost quit, but my friend had told me "shooting with a tab is a commitment". Since he can shoot circles around most folks, I stuck with it.
After a few weeks I'm comfortable with it. I still get a flyer once in a while, but that's happening less and less. I don't feel my consistency is quite up to what I was getting with a glove, but considering I'm still getting used to it after many years with a glove, I'm not going to give it up just yet.
One thing I've noticed is I still get a very quiet shot with this tab (before they were noisy). My release is way better than I got with a glove, and I won't have to deal with a soaking wet with sweat glove shooting tournaments this summer (or when deer season opens--still dang hot in MS).
I know there's no one perfect tool for everyone in this sport, but I'm becoming a convert to a tab--the Cavalier Elite anyway. As I understand it, this is the tab that a big majority of the serious IBO archers use as well.
One other thing--I ditched the finger spacer even though I shoot split--it's in the way. I also removed the finger sling adjuster and just tied a knot (the same as the friend who introduced me to it). Seems to work better.
Chad
Guys, I have been thinking about trying one lately as well, but I shoot 3 under and was wondering if the Cavalier Elite would still work well for me, or should I just buy one of the cordovan ones made for 3 under?
I have to use a tab.. glove makes my index finger cuticles hurt so bad I cant use it
Does anyone go back and forth without really seeing any difference? Years ago I shot a tab with my compound before releases. When I got back into trad I tried a glove and liked it. Shot that for a year & for kicks I busted out the tab again. Didn't really notice any difference. I may have a little better feel with the tab, but my accuracy seems about the same. And honestly one doesn't stand out over the other.
I have tried both, but use a thin Damascus glove exclusively now. Tabs always slap me in the lip for some reason. Doesn't sound like much, but I can promise it hurts after a few shots! Also, I can't feel my middle finger in the corner of my mouth with a tab. If I did try another one, it would be the Cavalier Elite tab.
Been shooting a tab forever, tried a glove but just didn't like the feel. I'm using a skookum right now and gettting used to it. The cavalier is nearly impossible to beat-a bazillion Olympic recurve shooters can't be wrong. :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by Diamond Paul:
Tabs always slap me in the lip for some reason.
Paul did you tirm your tab? Nearly all tab faces are oversized to allow for trimming to fit...and sometimes the unneeded material will slap the face on release. Go slow and trim in small increments. Using baby powder on the tab face will soon show you when the string is coming off the face and GENERALLY you only need an 1/8'' pass.