No glove or tab?

[Russ Clagett]

I gave up the glove a few years ago...shoot only with fingertips now.

It seems quieter too.......have you noticed that?

[bowfanatik]

Originally posted by Russ Clagett:
I gave up the glove a few years ago...shoot only with fingertips now.

It seems quieter too.......have you noticed that?

How much pound have your bow ?

[Stumpkiller]

Seems quieter . . .  

I couldn't tell as my girlish screaming drowned out the bow's noise.

[ron w]

Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
 

Seems quieter . . .  

I couldn't tell as my girlish screaming drowned out the bow's noise. [/b]

me to........

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by Paul_R:
I can't get a decent release with gloves or tabs either. I use RPM Slicks.

  Slicks

They work like No-Glovs but better. Softer and no finger pinching preformed grooves. And being black they just look like fat serving. I have 'em on all my bows.

   

I am curious about the slicks.  I tried the triple serving, but my pointer finger rubs the top of the arrow nock.  

Are the slicks soft, spongy?

[Bladepeek]

Stumpkiller, I'm with you. I wouldn't hesitate to take a shot if a deer caught me barehanded and could do a decent job of it too. One, or at most 2 shots, though and the fingers definitely get tender and I just don't think I get quite as clean a release shooting bare-fingered.

[Sam McMichael]

I admire the guys tough enough to use bare fingers. I have only tried it a few times, but after 6 or 7 arrows, my fingers hurt too bad to continue. Perhaps in a hunting situation I could make the shot bare fingered as only one or two arrows would be needed.

[halfseminole]

On my horn bow I can shoot bare thumb for a while, but with my heavier hybrid war bow I can only get a shot or two.  I keep trying, but Marfan sufferers don't get calluses.

[Paul_R]

Originally posted by dragonheart:

Are the slicks soft, spongy? [/b]

Yes and unlike no-gloves they're not slippery when wet. They stay put and also serve as a bottom nocking point. Though I've taken to stacking a kisser on top of the slick nowadays.

[Gooserbat]

My brother shoots bare fingers, with nothing more on the string than serving...Tougher than I but it works for him.

[D.J. Carr]

For those who use "slicks".  they appear to be sold for split finger, if I shoot 3 under can I put them together or will just the bottom piece be big enough....

[Paul_R]

They work great for 3 under.

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by Paul_R:
 

Originally posted by dragonheart:

Are the slicks soft, spongy? [/b]

Yes and unlike no-gloves they're not slippery when wet. They stay put and also serve as a bottom nocking point. Though I've taken to stacking a kisser on top of the slick nowadays. [/b]

Why the kisser button?  Is that to give some protection from the top finger against the nock?  that just gave me an idea!

[Paul_R]

The kisser is there for the same reason anybody uses one, finding my anchor faster and more consistent. The finger pinch protection is a side bonus that hasn't gone unnoticed especially on bows as short as 43". I shoot 2 under but with heavier bows I'll draw with 3 and remove the ring finger prior to release. Having the kisser there really helps reestablish the anchor when I'm fiddle fingering around like that.

[dragonheart]

do you have a photo by any chance of the kisser-slick combo?

[DennyK]

I practice with and without my Damascus Glove just in case of a rainy wet day.

[Paul_R]

Originally posted by dragonheart:
do you have a photo by any chance of the kisser-slick combo?

I do now. The kisser is actually the top of a Fin Finder hydro-shot that I cut off.

  Hydro-Shot

Hydro-Shots are the same as No glove's, hard rubber with molded finger grooves.

The kisser will slide and is held in place by the arrow. I keep it against the nock  and tight against the nock with heavy fishing arrows.

Can't speak for everybody but this setup works really good for me. I'll still use a thin two finger tab in an extended (as in hours) shooting session, sissy that I am....

[Homebru]

Originally posted by Paul_R:
I can't get a decent release with gloves or tabs either. I use RPM Slicks.

  Slicks

They work like No-Glovs but better. Softer and no finger pinching preformed grooves. And being black they just look like fat serving. I have 'em on all my bows.

   

Paul got me started on these.  I've got them on my bow, backup string and backup bow.  I'm still getting used to them. Plenty of feel, just different than the DuraGlove I'm used to shooting.

It appears to me that the "long" piece should be long enough for 3-under.  

I shoot a 56# at 28" bow that I draw to 29".....just as much as I would with a glove.
homebru  
homebru

[daddymonster]

hmmm...interesting. I have been using a glove but finding that if it isn't pulled on tight to my fingertips that the string can hang-up in a fold of leather. Are all you guys saying avoid the moulded ones  http://www.archerydirect.co.nz/image/cache/data/AMS/String%20Things-500x500.jpg

[dragonheart]

I have seen photos of JK Chastain of Wapiti bows with critters and a "no glove" on his bowstring, a molded rubber one with grooves.  The hydroshot is very similar to the idea I had from your post.  Now I am thinking about something different in material.
Thank you for all the info!