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Title: Keeping warm and Clearing sleeve with string???
Post by: skychief on November 06, 2014, 06:12:00 PM
We have some cold weather coming to Indiana the next couple weeks while I am on vacation hunting.

Any hints on stopping interference between the string and sleeves this Winter appreciated!
Title: Re: Keeping warm and Clearing sleeve with string???
Post by: katman on November 06, 2014, 06:27:00 PM
Bow elbow rotated out and a quality armgaurd.
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Post by: monkeyball on November 06, 2014, 06:30:00 PM
Rancho Safari full length arm guard will keep them away from each other.

                                     Good Hunting,
                                                    Craig
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Post by: T Folts on November 06, 2014, 06:31:00 PM
I wear layers and use a heavy wool vest. I also use a extra long arm guard that covers most of my arm and bicep.
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Post by: Wapiti Chaser on November 06, 2014, 06:33:00 PM
I also wear my heavy wool vest over a couple layers of wool shirts. Keeps my core warm and arms aren't all bulky.
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Post by: Blackhawk on November 06, 2014, 06:42:00 PM
My problem in staying warm is keeping the feet comfortable.  I found the military issue "Mickey Mouse" boots along with insulated booties fit the bill when temp is in the teens.
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Post by: Pheonixarcher on November 06, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
A few rubber bands around the areas that bulge out works pretty well. Make sure they're not too tight though.
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Post by: BOWMARKS on November 06, 2014, 06:44:00 PM
Rubber bands around bulky sleeves.
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Post by: atatarpm on November 06, 2014, 07:26:00 PM
X 3 ON THE RUBBER BANDS
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Post by: on November 06, 2014, 08:03:00 PM
I have a LOT of shirts, sweatshirts, etc. that are missing the left sleeve! I bulk up on my body and right arm, but keep the bulk to a minimum on my left arm.

Bisch
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Post by: Mr. fingers on November 06, 2014, 08:15:00 PM
Compression sleeve.
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Post by: Boxbow on November 06, 2014, 08:28:00 PM
I've always used the compression sleeve in the past but this year have just been using rubber bands and find them much more convenient and comfortable.
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Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on November 06, 2014, 09:01:00 PM
My favorite thing to use for sleeve clearance with rain gear or puffy sleeved jackets, is a knee high womens stocking with the toes cut out. The black support stockings hold up a long time, but knee high nylons work well too.
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Post by: Tedd on November 06, 2014, 09:45:00 PM
Its the main reason I use a high brace height Black Widow recurve. You never have worry about hitting your arm.
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Post by: tippit on November 06, 2014, 10:22:00 PM
I do the same thing Kirk does...except now that I'm in SC for the winter months, I don't wear my King of the Mountain gear anymore  :)   tippit
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Post by: joe ashton on November 06, 2014, 11:30:00 PM
I've got a mini arm guard that goes around my left bicep in addition to my regular forearm arm guard.  works great.
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Post by: DaveT1963 on November 07, 2014, 08:16:00 AM
I use a lot of fleece and wool vests - helps insulate the core and keeps the bulk off the arms.
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Post by: 1Longbow on December 01, 2014, 08:43:00 AM
I cui up a wool sock and slide it up over my bow arm to compress the jacket
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Post by: Mr. fingers on December 01, 2014, 09:47:00 AM
Yes use an Armguard or a compression sleeve. Also be conscience of the bulk on you chest I use a 1in nylon strap with a buckle around my chest to flatten it down.
Keep your elbow turned out and for me it helps to lean forward a little bit.
Key: to practice with with you hunting clothes on. It can be an eye opener
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Post by: Orion on December 01, 2014, 09:53:00 AM
I made an extra long leather arm guard that covers most of my upper arm.  Also wear a vest, which reduces one layer in the arms.
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Post by: Stixbowdrew on December 01, 2014, 10:04:00 AM
I also use the wool sock, had one that got a hole in it so I cut the toes out and put the heel of the sock on my elbow helps out great
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Post by: mike g on December 01, 2014, 10:29:00 AM
one of my Hunter armguards