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Title: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: EDDAKA1 on November 26, 2010, 07:31:00 PM
Hey guys,

Been looking to try a Cordovan tab, and I've narrowed it down into three tabs. Could I please have some help deciding?

1) ABS supertab. Looks like a great tab. "I" think it's overpriced. (is it worth it though?)

2.) Bateman tab. Another highly recommended one.

3.) Last but but not least "screaming eagle" Cordovan tab. looks similar to the ABS supertab. Would like to know if anyone has both for a side by side comparison.


Thanks,
-Richard.
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on November 26, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
I think Cordovan is over rated.
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Post by: Mudd on November 26, 2010, 08:03:00 PM
I love my Bateman Cordovan tabs.

I try to keep two of them on me at all times. I even get a little panicky if I can't put my hands on both of them..lol

The more I use them the better they get.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Jack Whitmire Jr on November 26, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
I agree Mudd ,been using them for about 10 years now . The more I shoot them the better they get .
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Post by: stickbowhntr on November 26, 2010, 08:06:00 PM
Jerry-If you think Cordovan over rated - what do you like? I am in market to make some . What leather would you all use? Do NOT WANT HAIR face.
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Post by: MJB on November 26, 2010, 08:08:00 PM
Tried them all you mentioned. Prefer "screaming eagle" Cordovan tab.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Killdeer on November 26, 2010, 08:09:00 PM
Beats my sealskin tabs all hollow!   :thumbsup:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Bows/Leon%20Stewart%20Bows/IMG_2914.jpg)

Killdeer
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Terry Lightle on November 26, 2010, 08:28:00 PM
Bateman cordovan for me hands down
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Post by: jacobsladder on November 26, 2010, 08:31:00 PM
bateman cordovan with finger spacers.... keep 2 with me all the time.
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Post by: cedar on November 26, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
Same here, bateman cordovan, split finger release.  Never leave home without two of them.
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Post by: Dmaxshawn on November 26, 2010, 08:56:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by jacobsladder:
bateman cordovan with finger spacers.... keep 2 with me all the time.
Same here.
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Lefty on November 26, 2010, 08:58:00 PM
I voted for the Bateman cause it is the best one of the 3, however the best cordovan tab in my opinion is the Black Widow cordovan tab.  I know, you narrow it down to 3 choices and some knucklehead picks one that isn't one of the choices :>)!  But the really are the best!  HeeHee!!
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Big Sneaky on November 26, 2010, 10:16:00 PM
Bateman cordovan!
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Post by: Arrow Slinga on November 26, 2010, 10:21:00 PM
Bateman cordvan
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Post by: JRY309 on November 26, 2010, 10:42:00 PM
Been shooting the same Bateman cordovan tab for the last 5 years.
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Post by: monkeyball on November 26, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
I prefer a Danner myself,yep that's right a Danner.

Made one out of the tongue of my boots that were shot. It made a real nice tab.

                             Good Shooting,
                                        Craig
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Doug in MN on November 26, 2010, 10:55:00 PM
Bateman, I have one that is going on 4 years old and perfect.

I have 2 broken in back ups, and 2 in the packaging. That will more than likley be my lifetime supply.
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Big_Al on November 26, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Cavalier Elite cordovan for me, split finger tab but I shoot it 3 under.
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Rob DiStefano on November 27, 2010, 07:03:00 AM
i also think cordovan (horse hide) is over rated.  for decades i've been using home made tabs outta thin, chromed latigo scraps from making quivers ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/latigo-tab.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/tab1.jpg)
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Night Wing on November 27, 2010, 07:47:00 AM
Bateman for me. Been using a Bateman tab for decades.
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: on November 27, 2010, 08:02:00 AM
Bateman, no spacers, no elastic. I spent 2 hours looking for one I lost yesterday. Found it!
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Post by: HB3 on November 27, 2010, 09:19:00 AM
I have the ABS and the Bateman prefer the Bateman and like a medium which is smaller than I normally shoot
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Post by: tnbuckskinner on November 27, 2010, 10:10:00 AM
Bateman without the spacer.
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Post by: FerretWYO on November 27, 2010, 12:09:00 PM
None I make my own.
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Post by: Ray Lyon on November 27, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
I'm not sure if the tabs you're looking for have spacers or not, but I love my Eichler cordovan tab from 3Rivers. I've tried a lot, but this is the one I've settled on.
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: joe ashton on November 27, 2010, 06:54:00 PM
I've been shooting a Screaming eagle tab since the Dwarf owned the company.  they are tuff..
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: gobblegrunter on November 27, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
The poll results speak for themselves...BATEMAN!
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: shedhunter on November 27, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
Black widow split-finger cordovan tab!
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Post by: 2fletch on November 27, 2010, 09:44:00 PM
As a write in vote, EFA cordovan and calf hair. They just aren't well known yet.
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/P1010008-4.jpg)
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: carbonflyr on November 27, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
screaming eagle cordovan tabs get my vote. i have 3 of them and i'm sure they will last the rest of my life!!
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Post by: Bill Turner on November 30, 2010, 12:17:00 PM
Heck "2fletch" you keeping those tabs a secret. Love your quivers, didn't know you were making tabs. Bateman Cordovan with spacer is my tab of choice and has been for several years. I find the tab to be a very personal item. Find one you like and stick with it. Course now I'm going to have to try an EFA. Go figure.   :campfire:
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: Frank V on November 30, 2010, 02:26:00 PM
I have been using the Cordovan tab from Alaska Bowhunting Supply now for about 6 years. I bought two just in case one wore out or got lost. I'm still using the first one. It's thin & flexable without allowing your fingers to get sore.
The second one is still in reserve. I think between the two I'll get another few years out of these tabs. I like them. I don't think they are over rated, others do. They give a silky smooth release.

Frank
Title: Re: Cordovan tabs!
Post by: WRV on November 30, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
Bateman cordovan 3 under tab. Gets better each time I use it......Randy