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Title: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Basil_K on May 13, 2012, 09:38:00 PM
Just looking to see what everyone's favourite arm guard is.

Would love to see pics of some beautiful work as well.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: iohkus on May 13, 2012, 10:35:00 PM
Here are THE most beautiful armguards I've ever seen!
              scott@wyomingwildlifeartistry.com

                                         :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Killdeer on May 13, 2012, 10:59:00 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/Archery%20Equipment/Armguard.jpg)

This is the most beautiful armguard I have ever seen. A gift from a gifted man.

Killdeer
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Mike Vines on May 13, 2012, 11:06:00 PM
Now that is a thing of beauty.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Hawkeye on May 13, 2012, 11:28:00 PM
Those are beautifully tooled pieces!

If you are looking for a simple, practical, all-season design, I really like the ones I got from sponsor, Mike's Archery Leather...

http://www.mikesarcheryleather.com/armguards.htm
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: amar911 on May 13, 2012, 11:55:00 PM
Scott Teaschner's armguards are amazing. Best I have ever seen. Mike also makes excellent, simpler armguards. Can't go wrong with either.

Allan
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Spitfire Htr on May 14, 2012, 12:44:00 AM
Killdeer, that armguard is, for lack of better words, "WOW". I'm kind of embarrassed to say, but while hunting I just use two thick rubber bands. The "KISS" principle seems to work real good for me.   :D
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Green on May 14, 2012, 05:52:00 AM
X 2 on Scott's leather work.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Mudd on May 14, 2012, 07:36:00 AM
I have two favorites.

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/Sunset%20Hill/DSC02050.jpg)

(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/DSC02008.jpg)

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: 2treks on May 14, 2012, 07:52:00 AM
I have several armguards. one is and MAL. great piece. simple and well made.

I have seen Scotts, WOW! don't own one yet.

I got a new one last year with a unique design that I will try to post later. Made by Tim Abel.

My all time favorite is one I bought in the mid 90's at the Tradexpo in Hastings MI. Made by Myan Leather. What a supper arm guard. Simple Suple and still perfect after nearly 20Yrs. Still has original lace. I have looked for them since but I can find no information on them.
Anybody know the outfit?

CTT
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: saumensch on May 14, 2012, 07:58:00 AM
I love the looks of Tim Roberts (Farr West Leather) Armguard/knive combos. Had one for a few years and cant say anything but good.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: khardrunner on May 14, 2012, 08:19:00 AM
I like the closure system on the 2nd one Mudd. Looks quick and adjustable. Does anyone make that kind of system now?
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Chortdraw on May 14, 2012, 10:02:00 AM
Mike's is my favorite. Will be wearing it to the Big Game Shoot this coming weekend at the Granite Mountain range here in Prescott. Should be a good turnout.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Killdeer on May 14, 2012, 10:32:00 AM
I second (or third or fourth) Mike's Archery Leather as a well-made, dirt simple and durable arm guard. Mine have lasted for years, and look as good or better than when I got them.

Killdeer
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Easykeeper on May 14, 2012, 12:37:00 PM
My favorite, and by far the best made guard I've had, is this one from Scott Teaschner (Wyoming Wildlife Artistry).

(http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Armguardsmall.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Osage61 on May 14, 2012, 03:05:00 PM
This is my favourite. Made by new sponsor Jhawk who also made me up four knife sheaths.   :thumbsup:  


(http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z457/Cook_Monaghan/armguard.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Keith Zimmerman on May 14, 2012, 04:50:00 PM
I have 2 of Scott's and one of Tim's.  Both are great.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: 47pronghorn on May 14, 2012, 04:55:00 PM
+1 for MAL.  Quick on and off, well made, and holes for ventilation.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Basil_K on May 14, 2012, 09:11:00 PM
I just checked out Scotts website. Some very beautiful work!
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: toddster on May 15, 2012, 06:25:00 AM
(//%3Cbr%20/%3E%20http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll208/toddjulie/?action=view¤t=guard.jpg)  

Armguard made for me by a brother Marine.  Love it.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: toddster on May 15, 2012, 06:37:00 AM
oops sorry will try again later.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: toddster on May 15, 2012, 06:49:00 AM
(http://[img]http://i289.photobucket)
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 15, 2012, 08:26:00 AM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz345/California-Bowhunter1965/IMG_0860.jpg)
Here's mine made by Tim of Farr West Leather.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: toddster on May 16, 2012, 11:27:00 AM
one made for me by fellow marine  (http://[img]http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll208/toddjulie/guard.jpg)[/IMG]
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Ron Bushong on May 16, 2012, 09:55:00 PM
Here's mine... received in a trade from another Tradganger.  I think it's a Cedar Ridge custom by Art Vincent, but can't say for sure.


(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/ronbushong/DSCF0386.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: AngelDeVille on May 20, 2012, 02:45:00 PM
My son just got his new bow yesterday, and Mine is being made by Keagan, so in celebration I made these this morning!

I'll still may make some perforations so they breathes better, bit not bad for a couple hours work, using scraps, and odds and ends...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/angelpena/DSC00028.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/angelpena/DSC00027.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/angelpena/DSC00026.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v369/angelpena/DSC00025.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Alexander Traditional on May 20, 2012, 02:53:00 PM
They look real nice to me!
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Goshawkin on May 20, 2012, 04:00:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Easykeeper:
My favorite, and by far the best made guard I've had, is this one from Scott Teaschner (Wyoming Wildlife Artistry).

 (http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff388/tmoren/Armguardsmall.jpg)
I'd be more than happy with any of the one's pictured on this thread,but man,I really like this one!!!
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Croatoan on May 20, 2012, 06:42:00 PM
I had Jason over at    Rasher Quivers (http://rasherquivers.com/)  make this one for me. He did an excellent job on it.

   (https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-euGJOPI-0PA/T7ly2It83mI/AAAAAAAAGC4/qhuLHMcMxEg/s640/CustomPG1.jpg)
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Webster2 on May 20, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Beautiful armguards.

That being said, I don't believe in them.

If you are hitting your arm, you aren't posititioning yor bow arm correctly.

I am 69, shooting 72 # @ 31 ".

Strings deflecting off arm gauards have to delect the arrow.
Title: Re: Favourite arm guard
Post by: Croatoan on May 20, 2012, 07:23:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Webster2:
Beautiful armguards.

That being said, I don't believe in them.

If you are hitting your arm, you aren't posititioning yor bow arm correctly.

I am 69, shooting 72 # @ 31 ".

Strings deflecting off arm gauards have to delect the arrow.
I'm guessing you don't wear long sleeve shirts or jackets while hunting right? They kinda work for that too.