Cavalier Elite Tabs?

wapiti3 · August 27, 2007, 06:05:00 PM

Do any of you TradGangers use the Cavalier Elite tab for hunting? All my target friends use them and I wondered if they work well in hunting situations. I like my NEET calfhair tabs, but I modify them by gluing in an extra layer of leather, and the hair wears out quickly.Your thoughts?

Deadeye · August 27, 2007, 06:22:00 PM

I use one for hunting and target... It's the only tab Ive used in years

Carbon Caster · August 27, 2007, 06:37:00 PM

ME TOO!!!

Pete W · August 27, 2007, 07:56:00 PM

Got my first one this year from Git-R-Done. http://git-r-donearchery.com/ It is the cordovan and has outlasted every glove I have tried.Last year I wore out 5 gloves.
I like it so much I just got a spare in case I loose the first one. After several months of shooting lots of arrows it is not showing any wear at all and I have yet to get sore fingers.

R.W. · August 27, 2007, 08:30:00 PM

I am using a Cavalier Elite tab, too. Works very well for me.
I am also carrying a Saunders "Fab Tab" in my spares bag in case I lose my primary tab.

Curveman · August 27, 2007, 11:20:00 PM

Just got one a couple of weeks ago. Did everyone trim there's and use all the finger spacers etc.?

Carbon Caster · August 27, 2007, 11:27:00 PM

I trimmed mine and I know Pete trimmed his as well. I don't use the space as I shoot 3 under now, but I did for a while when I shot split.

Numitokayo · August 27, 2007, 11:42:00 PM

One only has to observe Brian ( Carbon Caster ) and Pete Ward shoot with the tab to understand how better one can be

These two fine gentlemen are top notch when it comes to launching an arrow....

When I seen that, I also switched to the same tab these guys had....

Rod Jenkins · August 28, 2007, 12:51:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by wapiti3:
Do any of you TradGangers use the Cavalier Elite tab for hunting?

The Cavalier is also a great hunting tab.....A hint to my Canadian friends though....a thin piece of felt, leather, or moleskin, makes the aluminum plate more comfortable against the face at 0 degrees or COLDER...BRRRRBBBB LOL

Hey Pete!!!

insttech1 · August 28, 2007, 12:28:00 PM

I like mine HEAVILY modified....LOL, but love the darn things!!

Gator1 · August 28, 2007, 12:31:00 PM

So,

These things sound the real deal????

Where is a good place to get one...

wapiti3 · August 28, 2007, 12:42:00 PM

I appreciate the feedback everyone. Which are better, cordovan or calf hair?

Carbon Caster · August 28, 2007, 01:36:00 PM

No contest. The cordovan wears like iron and is slick as frog snot.

BobW · August 28, 2007, 01:50:00 PM

just can't seem to get the feel for one. I try it every now and then and it is so radical from my glove that I just can't shoot it. I did have to mole-skin the face as i tore up my thumb when I shoot. Maybe I am doing something wrong.....

Carbon Caster · August 28, 2007, 01:58:00 PM

A year ago a tab felt as weird to me as putting on a pair of pants on backwards. It took me almost 2 months to get to where it felt normal. Now I can't imagine shooting a glove again.

CJ5 · August 28, 2007, 09:18:00 PM

I had always shot with a glove, and every tab I tried felt weird. I tried several and would shoot with them a bit, and go right back to my glove. The first time I tried the Cav, I liked it immediately. By the end of the session, it felt perfectly natural, so I knew this was the one. The plate makes all the difference for me, so I could probably get used to any with a rigid plate. Anyway, now the glove feels weird....