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Title: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Tom Anderson on August 12, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
I'm shopping for a new armguard for both me and my 5 yr. old daughter and I'd like to see some pictures of some leather armguards.  Please post yer pix!
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Post by: ken denton on August 12, 2010, 03:04:00 PM
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z318/arrow39/20100608013.jpg)Bison with suede underliner. Quick adjustments. Ken
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Post by: Froggy on August 12, 2010, 03:32:00 PM
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/widowmaker448/DSCN0153.jpg)
(http://i389.photobucket.com/albums/oo338/widowmaker448/DSCN0152.jpg)
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Post by: Mudd on August 12, 2010, 04:17:00 PM
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/Gifts/DSC00534.jpg)
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/Gifts/DSC00530.jpg)
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Post by: seabass on August 12, 2010, 04:25:00 PM
nice bracer mudd.looks good on you.little on the stiff side but it will break in.thought it would go with your robin hood outfit.
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Post by: Blackhawk on August 12, 2010, 04:29:00 PM
Making your own is a simple and easy project.  Here's one of mine made of bison and designed to include a knife gift from a close uncle.  (bow is a classic...the 1964 Kodiak).

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d108/lwscott/P1030546.jpg)
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Post by: Hookeye on August 12, 2010, 04:59:00 PM
I don't wear one unless my clothes are long sleeved. I ran a Neet 4 slot for years. Now they make a 3 rod less material model and it has some funky fastener deal. I much preferred the old "panel" 4 slot model with velcro.
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Post by: DaxE on August 12, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
(http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/ab311/Whistlepig1/ArmGuard001.jpg)
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Post by: portugeejn on August 12, 2010, 11:31:00 PM
Belongs to someone else now, but I made it.  Don't sell 'em, just make them as gifts or trade stock.

(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/7375408/384865737.jpg)
   (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/7375408/384866108.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Cromm on August 13, 2010, 05:01:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by portugeejn:
Belongs to someone else now, but I made it.  Don't sell 'em, just make them as gifts or trade stock.

 (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/7375408/384865737.jpg)
    (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL413/683873/7375408/384866108.jpg)
WoW that is GREAT!!!
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Post by: koops4 on August 13, 2010, 08:29:00 AM
I love the knife built in Froggy and Blackhawk.  Does it get in the way though?
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Post by: paradocs on August 13, 2010, 08:46:00 AM
Steve Catts armguard with file sheath

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/paradocs/008.jpg)
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Post by: Froggy on August 13, 2010, 09:01:00 AM
Koops4,
You never know it's there till you need it, speaking for mine of course. Works great !!
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Paul Mattson on August 13, 2010, 10:43:00 AM
(http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/BadgerArrow/_8070750.jpg)
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Post by: kbetts on August 13, 2010, 04:52:00 PM
I want one with a knife so bad.  Beautiful stuff.
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Post by: ACEK9 on August 13, 2010, 05:36:00 PM
I agree with kbetts ....awesome
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Post by: Cecil on August 14, 2010, 07:13:00 AM
For the ones that has used both. do you like the one button fastner or the ones with three?
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Post by: Gen273 on August 14, 2010, 12:47:00 PM
Those are good looking! where do you get one with a kinfe?
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Post by: portugeejn on August 14, 2010, 12:58:00 PM
I have used both.  I prefer the one button for ease of use, and found no difference between the protection.  

The one button is easier to adjust for clothing thickness.  I do need to take a bit more care in putting it on as it is easy to get too much tension on one side of the elastic, which can make the guard sit crooked on the arm.  

RonP
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: on August 14, 2010, 11:32:00 PM
Here is my favorite:

(http://i579.photobucket.com/albums/ss239/archeryrules/armguard001-1.jpg)

HOOK 'EM HORNS!

Bisch
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: magnus on August 15, 2010, 12:36:00 AM
Knock em off Bisch.  Go Texas Tech..... Sorry I couldn't resist  
Magnus.
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Post by: hizzoner on August 15, 2010, 08:32:00 AM
My brother in law Scott does leather work as well as Taxidermy in Cody, Wy and made a replica of the first armguard on the page for me: I love it and he did an excellent job on it...

http://www.3riversarchery.com/contest2010entries.asp?category=accessories
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Post by: stickhorse on August 15, 2010, 10:46:00 AM
Made this one a little longer to keep clothing back in cold weather hunts.  (http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/140-1.jpg)
made these for a couple of young archers.
(http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae298/bfreese_2010/012.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Tom Anderson on August 25, 2010, 10:21:00 AM
ttt
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Night Wing on August 25, 2010, 02:21:00 PM
Since the bowstring doesn't hit my arm upon arrow release with either of my two Blacktail TD recurves, I don't wear an arm guard.
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Post by: TSP on August 27, 2010, 02:55:00 PM
Where do you guys get your shock cord from?  Can't seem to find any in the local hardware stores or craft shops here.
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Post by: JRY309 on August 27, 2010, 03:12:00 PM
They sell shock stretch cord at KK and 3Rivers.
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on August 27, 2010, 06:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BadgerArrow:
 (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/BadgerArrow/_8070750.jpg)
Pretty sweet Paul.......I think I know but who made this for ya??
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Stickbow98 on August 27, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
2 of my favorites by Tim Roberts, who's back as a Sponsor now with Farr West Leather Works.

"Booner"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/KnifeArmguard.jpg)

"Grizzly"
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/stickbow98/BearKnifeArmguard.jpg)

>>--Ron--<>
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Celtic Dragon on August 29, 2010, 09:12:00 AM
How thick is the leather on the custom ones? I'm going to be running trad along side my wheely bow shooting next year and a guard with a knife on it would make the perfect winter project.

I've got quite a bit of 4mm thick hide here from my sheath making days.
Title: Re: Let's see your armguards!
Post by: Tom Anderson on September 01, 2010, 01:53:00 PM
ttt
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Post by: Gary Logsdon on September 01, 2010, 02:44:00 PM
That's my armguard hanging on the tree in the photo.

(Note: Hit F5 on your keyboard to refresh the page if the photo fails to download.)

(http://logsdonstudios.com/Fall2010TAW.jpg)
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Post by: Bill Turner on September 01, 2010, 03:31:00 PM
"Froggy" your killing me. I lost a Tim Robert's armguard very similar to that this past season. Tough to beat Tim's work. Glad he decided to get back into the business. I understand that he has teamed up with "stickshooter" on the knife/ armguard combination. As most know, "robtattoo" was Tim's knife provider until Rob closed up shop and moved to the US. Anyone looking for a good custom armguard should consider Tim's work.
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Post by: Red Boar on September 01, 2010, 07:06:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by BadgerArrow:
 (http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/BadgerArrow/_8070750.jpg)
Okay...I want one like this.  :pray:   Who makes it? Thanks.
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Post by: toppredator on September 01, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Frogger that is one awesome looking armguard, how do I get one?