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Title: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: centaur on October 29, 2012, 03:34:00 PM
I guess it's a bit late to ask, but does anybody shoot the Am. Leathers Crossover glove? I have one coming this week after my Martin glove just died. Any thoughts?
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: Charlie Lamb on October 29, 2012, 05:28:00 PM
Well, I posted on this once already but it disappeared. Spooks I guess.

I love mine. The first few days I didn't like it that much and figured I'd made a mistake. Now I think it's the best damn glove I've ever owned.

My point is... if it doesn't seem quite right at first, stick with it.

I use to focus on my release a little to assure I came off the string just right. Now I don't have to think about it at all and I come off the string just right.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: pamike on October 29, 2012, 07:27:00 PM
i love mine - tried a couple different and like the feel of this glove.  protects fingers well and crisp release.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: on October 29, 2012, 07:40:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: bulldog18 on October 29, 2012, 08:38:00 PM
Awesome glove. Felt weird at first, but I continued to use it and just love it.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: JohnI on October 29, 2012, 08:41:00 PM
Best glove out there.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: Rob W. on October 29, 2012, 09:05:00 PM
I'm wanting to try something different than my regular damascus.
Which would you guys suggest? Big shot, cross over, something different?
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: dragonheart on October 29, 2012, 09:57:00 PM
I will be giving one a try after the hunting season, Rod Cameron really likes his.  Rod sticks to stuff, and for him to endorse this glove, well it says something.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: dragonheart on October 29, 2012, 09:59:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob W.:
I'm wanting to try something different than my regular damascus.
Which would you guys suggest? Big shot, cross over, something different?
I would try the Big Shot buffalo.  The crossover is a a significantly different glove than a damascus.  Crossover is the other end of the spectrum.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: WESTBROOK on October 29, 2012, 10:39:00 PM
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Originally posted by Rob W.:
I'm wanting to try something different than my regular damascus.
Which would you guys suggest? Big shot, cross over, something different?
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I would try the Big Shot buffalo. The crossover is a a significantly different glove than a damascus. Crossover is the other end of the spectrum.
Yup, You'd probably like the BS Buffalo. Took me a little getting used to coming from a dura-glove but I realy like it.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: elkken on October 29, 2012, 11:01:00 PM
I used to shoot the Howard Hill glove that had teflon inserts in the fingers, it was an awesome glove but shooting 3D's in the summer my fingers used to slip out of them when i got sweaty. Then they closed Northwest Archery where I used to get them and I switched to the American Leather glove when my last HH wore out. Now they have the cross over ....    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: rushlush on October 29, 2012, 11:45:00 PM
I love mine, getting ready to order my second one for a back up.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: DGF on October 30, 2012, 01:38:00 AM
I loved mine so much so that I just ordered another after losing my original in the woods. At first it was hard to dish out $60.00 for a shooting glove, but after using it I didn't hesitate to dish it out for the replacement.

-Dan
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: Straight Shootin' on October 30, 2012, 11:38:00 AM
Like Charlie said, got mine in January at K-Zoo and simply think it's the best...
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: lt-m-grow on October 30, 2012, 01:16:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Charlie Lamb:
Well, I posted on this once already but it disappeared. Spooks I guess.

I love mine. The first few days I didn't like it that much and figured I'd made a mistake. Now I think it's the best damn glove I've ever owned.

My point is... if it doesn't seem quite right at first, stick with it.

I use to focus on my release a little to assure I came off the string just right. Now I don't have to think about it at all and I come off the string just right.
x2   I have both the regular and the cross-over.  Both great, but the cross-over is the one.   Charlie's words of patience are spot on...
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: Bladepeek on October 30, 2012, 07:16:00 PM
Hope this isn't seen as an attempt to hijack a thread, but of those of you shooting the Crossover, have any of you used an Alaskan Super Glove?

Is the Crossover similar, or is the Super Glove much harder at the finger tips?

I'm thinking the Crossover might be between the Super Glove and the thin, leather gloves. If so, I may have to give it a try.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: dragonheart on October 30, 2012, 07:24:00 PM
Crossover is much thicker.  Nylon reinforcements and nylon webbing.  Much stiffer than a superglove.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: khardrunner on October 30, 2012, 07:47:00 PM
I want one BAD. So I'll be saving up some funds or selling something.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: centaur on November 01, 2012, 04:17:00 PM
Well, I got mine today. I took it to the back yard and shot, and I am impressed! It only took a few shots before I got the hang of it. It is going to be a great glove, and if you are thinking about ordering one, I would highly recommend it. It appears to be built to last, and since I go through a glove a year before getting this one, it would be nice for it to make it at least a couple of years. I give it a big thumbs up.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: Charlie Lamb on November 01, 2012, 09:10:00 PM
Great news Pat!! Sounds like you are a little quicker on the uptake than I am.
  :clapper:

My regular Buffalo Big Shot lasted me 4 years before I gave it to KennyM.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: TaterHill Archer on November 03, 2012, 11:31:00 AM
I have an old elk Big shot, but it has always felt small.  How are you guys measuring for fit?  I saw one chart that says wrist to fingertip and one that says measure around the hand.
Title: Re: American Leathers Crossover
Post by: bulldog18 on November 03, 2012, 03:44:00 PM
Jeff,
   You can send a tracing in to John at American Leathers to get your size. I did on my first Big Shot glove. Was able to get the right size.