Hey guys, I am new to tradgang and am fairly new to traditional shooting, being self taught for a couple of years now.  I shoot a 55# Dale Stahl take down and it causes my fingers to go numb for days after every shoot.  I use a dura glove currently, but have been thinking of adding the "no glove" rubber things to the string to help, or switching to a thicker glove.  The problem is I have an old dog bite injury on top of old scars from stiches running across the crease where the string sits on my hand.  It never bothers me untill I shoot my bow.  Then it appears I may have some nerve damage because I am still sore and numb a week later.  The question is, what is the thickest glove to use to not feel the string (I feel it plenty) and do you think the no glove would help and would it work with a glove?  I would like to keep it traditional and not use a trigger device like compound guys use if at all possible.  Any help would be appreciated.

Scott,
 I can relate to the numbness due to severing my right hand back in 1985 in a log splitter...Believe it or not "God" spared my hand using a Dr. here in Md. and pinned it back together( all fingers in the mid palm area)! Now I have no problem shooting with a glove as long as I can feel the string but do have some minor problems with my third finger opening up smoothly for a good release...Heres a thought and I myself may need to try again as well...Have you thought of using a good Tab? Kustum King, 3 Rivers, Black Widow and some others here just might have what you need...It takes getting used to if you never tried one and if you are into making your own gear find some scrap leather and make one using the tongue of some old leather boots or your wifes old pocketbook when she ain't looking....They are just as traditional as a glove...God Bless and don't hesitate to ask for help here cause we are all brothers of the Gang and a few Sisters like "Killdeer" may have something in her medicine bag ...  

I may give it a try, but would really like to stick with a glove, possibly the "super glove" or if anyone knows of one even thicker or heavier duty, I would like to know about it.  Thanks.  

P.S.  I really like this sight, I have learned alot already.

Wow Keefer!  That is all I can say on that.

Scott,

Give a big shot elk glove a try.  If that doesn't do it, the buffalo glove will.  I love mine.  I like a little larger one than I measure, but it has real good padding, and I get a great release with the nylon web.  The leather and nylon really spreads the load out.  You don't get a lot of string feel, but it still shoots great, and that is what you want.  As good as my tabs, and even better protection with the added benefit of side finger protection.  I get good protection with the BW supper leather also.  I just got a cavalier on trade, and that is not bad at all;  it has a slick release with the cordovan.  It also has more protection than I thought it would for a target tab.

QuoteOriginally posted by Scott Watkins:
I may give it a try, but would really like to stick with a glove, possibly the "super glove" or if anyone knows of one even thicker or heavier duty, I would like to know about it.  Thanks.  

P.S.  I really like this sight, I have learned alot already.

I have a super glove also.  It is not as thick as the big shot.  It is stiff at first, but when it breaks in I feel the string a lot more.  I like the big shot a lot better.  Just as slick, no break-in, and the finger tip design has no stitching in the tip so better feel and anchor for me.

P.S.  I love this site also!  Welcome!

First I would say that the no glove foam peices are not a good idea.IMHO they are good for kids bows,but not for a hunting set up.I use a Bearpaw glove and I like it.If you have an archery store near you,You can get a batting (or golf)glove and wear it and try on other gloves to get a good fit.The extra layer from a batting or golf glove may give you the padding you need.If you can master it,let the string sit between the first and second crease,and tape the the bottom two fingers of the glove together(while its on your hand)that will let them release together.Just a thought.

You can double serve where your fingers are on the string. This will keep the string from cutting into your fingers so much.

What does double serve mean?

You may want to try a tab.  Perhaps, a Bateman or Super Archery Mitt.  The Dura glove is relatively thin.  The tab will offer more protection.

Scott thats when you put another seving over the serving thats on the string now.It makes the string above and below your nock point thicker.

thanks lpcjon2, I was (also)in the Marines, so I like your quote.  

I always liked  "Marines die, thats what we're here for"  Gunny Heartman, Full Metal Jacket

That movie still cracks me up.

That was a great flick.Its funny but we had a MGSGT who 's demeanor was just like that.

Tab, thicker then glove