I would like to try a tab! I know everybody has there own personal preferance, just looking for some good suggestion's. What's your take on cordovon tabs? Seem's like a fella would get a better anchor with a tab! Thank's for the help, Jason
For the money I would say Bateman cordovan and Eagle flights new tab.
I think Black Widow tab is the best there is. I have used alot of the others and the bateman tab is good, but I tend to get some nock rub on my finger. The BW tab has some leather to protect the side of your finger from this wear. As far as the cordovan goes, it really make for a long lasting slick surface. If you can find them the BW cordovan tabs are really great! I have a couple extra lefty medium ones if you happen to be left handed. Still shooting the same one after two years and it is still as slick as when I got it and I shoot daily in all kinds of weather.
Cavalier makes an Outstanding Tab for the Money!! For Split or 3 Under releases! Check 'em Out!!
Cavalier tabs. There worth the money.
I have tried alot of tabs and keep coming back to the Saunders Super Slick tabs. I prefer the looks of leather but I seem to get a more consistant release with these tabs. I am not even sure that they are available anymore.Not saying they are the best. Just work best for me.
Take care,
Ed
Build your own, and you can make it custom!
Bateman cordovan for me. Don't cost too much, and they last a looooong time.
Hard to beat a Bateman cordovan tab,been shooting the same tab for the last 4 years.
As above tough to beat a Bateman the one I was just using is 4 years old.
DD
I've been using Eagle Flight's Cordovan (split) tabs for about 4 years now and love 'em. Don is a sponsor here and makes them himself. Right now I am trying 3 under and bought/ordered one of 3 Rivers Cordovan 3 under tabs (Don't see Don during the winter, to see if he had one - LOL) and so far it seems to be a fine tab also. Both are real Cordovan - ya hafta be careful 'bout that these days, I'm told, - some isn't, it's horse's butt, but not Cordovan tanned and therefor not as slick (or long lasting).
I'm another fan of the Bateman.
Allan
Make your own out of cordovan if you do not want the finger spacer. Cordovan lasts forever so once you get it cut down to fit you , your all set.
I have to agree with white oak the saunders tab has always served me very well, they just never seem to wear out.
Bateman tab for me.
I'll put my vote in for the Saunders PakTab. It is very versatile; can be set up several different ways with all the layers it comes with. It also does not require any breaking in period. It is ready to go from the first shot and lasts forever. It costs $10.
Here is a link to the PakTab:
http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/search.aspx?find=pak+tab
Bisch
I have tried a bunch. Including the BW hair and super leather tabs, Bateman and 6-7 more. I like the Saunders pac tab the best so far; you can set it up a lot of ways. The BW hair tab is nice, but I wear them out too fast. I like cordovan, but have not found the right tab in cordovan yet.
I have used homemade to factory over many years and last year I bought a Cavalier its the best I have ever used, of course thats my opinion,
Screaming Eagle tab. I've been using the same one for about 10 years.
David
bateman.
I like the Saunders plastic tabs the best. I don't use any other layers or the cant-pinch.They last till you lose them.(my dog ate one recently!)They pivot out of the way when not in use and are easy to trim and give a nice release in all types of weather.
Bateman for me.They will build as thick or thin as you like and they keep a record for when yopu reorder.
and i like the S.A.M. tab myself.
I make my own. are you shooting three under.
If you shoot 3 under I can mail you a couple to try. I bought 2 Black Widows and a Bateman to try. Still prefer my glove. Randy
I have both, Bateman, and Black Widow.
Prefer the BW, use the Bateman when I forget the BW.
I know, you're not suppose to forget.
When I retire a pair of LL Bean or similar hunting boots I can cut at least 8 tabs out of each one of them. I keep one in my wallet, a few in my truck, my buddy's truck, and several in my bowcase. Works great for me and I never find myselfe without one.
Bateman Cordovan with finger separator is my first choice. Three Rivers sells them without using the Bateman name in their catalog or on line. Go figure. A great product that I have used for quite some time. :thumbsup:
After a lot of looking around for ideas and experimenting with various ideas, we have come up with a couple of winners at EFA. A source of the best information was Lenny Rock who we talked with at length at Denton Hill, Pa. Although we changed some things, it's primarily his advice that we counted on. For this we named the tab series "Rock Tabs". Although a number of the guys around here (and myself)have been using them for the last year, we haven't put them on the website yet or promoted them very much.
We use only cordovan or calf hair along with a palm plate and O-ring. They are easy to wear, give a good release, and rotate out of the way for arrow pulling. They will sell for $12.00 each.
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I like the black widow tab
I like the build your own kind...just get some leather and cut you one out.
They take some getting used to but if you shoot split finger a SOMA tab WILL make you a better shooter.
I'm going with the saunders fab tabs, they are waterproof, need no break in an last forever an have many combo pcs for thicker or thinner feel. I shot the same one for probably 15 years before it got so thin I could see thru it. My second choice would be the Bateman cordura tab. Later Bob
I like the Black Widow cordovan tabs the best.
Bateman cordovan, with a black widow cordovan as a back up for when your callus needs a break.
I'll have to give those new ones a look see the next time i see you at a shoot, Don (Eagle Flight). They look great! (Hey, how come I didn't get one of those - oh I know, the others were only $10.00 - LOL) Maybe by the time I next see you I will have decided if I'll stay with 3 Under or go back to Split Finger :knothead:
Thank's fella's, I can alway's count on you for good advice. I shoot split finger. I'll check out the tab's you mentioned! who sale's the bateman? Thank's again, Jason
Hi Bernie, we added a palm plate since you got your tab. I like the tabs now. We probably won't change them again. I personally like the calf hair better than the cordovan, but the cordovan will outlast the calf hair.
3 Rivers sells a tab for 6 bucks-It's not cordovan but is slick enough-looks like a NAM tab.wears good and snaps hold strong.Fits good right out of the package.Black leather.
kant pinch tab
making a tab is too easy and perhaps better than a store bought one since you can better tailor it to yer hand and fingers. most any leather will do, i prefer thin latigo leather ...
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Mine look identical to your, Rob.
You don't need a lot of frippery on a tab. Slick leather and a hole or lace to keep it on your hand. Most of the rest is marketing.
Wish I could find cordovan for sale...
Jeff, cordovan is very slick and durable. You can get it from several leather dealers. I believe that Brutten Village and Siegle both sell it. If you can't find it let me know. I'll did into my vanishing supply. It won't be cheap.