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brianjordan
Junior Member
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 Posted - 10/22/2008 : 08:47:50
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Ok, I have a problem shooting with gloves on. The problem isn't so bad with my thin fall hunting gloves, but with my thick winter ones, it's a big problem.
As soon as I put them on and shoot, the arrow goes off to the right about 6-10 inches. It's like I'm torquing the bow something fierce or something. As soon as I take them off, I hit the 10x mark. Put them back on again, arrow off to the right again.
These gloves have rubber grip pads on them. I cut those off last night but haven't shot with them yet. I read that the grip pads cause a lot of torquing. I'm just not sure if it's torquing or something else wrong. I've spent a lot of time the last couple years practicing the right grip, so I don't think it's that... but who knows.
Anyone else have this problem with gloves on? I can't be the only one.. or at least I hope not.
Thanks,
Brian Jordan
810-348-1667
jegorah@yahoo.com
*** Taking care of land is everyone's responsiblity. Please do your part to clean up litter when you see it while out scouting or hunting. ***
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jslucas
Junior Member
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 09:02:11
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Try using gloves made out of fleece; you can get them at Cabela's. IMO, they keep your hand just as warm as those heavy insulated gloves.
Jason Lucas
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teamasc
Forum Admin
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 10:01:45
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Like Jason, I just use a light pair of fleece gloves. Get yourself a handwarmer muff, and keep your hands in that until you need to grab the bow. When deer are in the area, you won't even feel the cold. Also, fleece gloves will keep you warm, even if they get wet. I have been switching a lot of my clothing over to fleece the past couple of years, and it has really paid off.
For the really cold weather, I have been using a Heater Body Suit, and that thing is amazing. Since you are zipped up into it, your hands stay warm.
I do know from experience with heavier gloves that my NoPeep caused me to hold differently when wearing them, and by aligning it I was able to shoot accurately, even though my anchor was off. Also, your hold on the bow may not be the only problem. The thicker glove could be affecting your anchor, also.
Todd Alexander
ASC Membership Services Manager
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brianjordan
Junior Member
161 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2008 : 10:44:21
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Ok, I'll take a look into some fleece gloves.
Cabelas has these.. are these what you suggest?
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?cmView=full&type=pod&id=0005302
They look bulky. Mine just have a handwarmer flap that folds over and my fingers just have some light cloth on them... the fleece ones seem bulkier for the release hand.
As for the hand muff... I have one of those, but it's always in the way. Where do you put it when you want to shoot?
Brian Jordan
810-348-1667
jegorah@yahoo.com
*** Taking care of land is everyone's responsiblity. Please do your part to clean up litter when you see it while out scouting or hunting. *** |
Edited by - brianjordan on 10/22/2008 10:48:01 |
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teamasc
Forum Admin
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 12:56:45
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Nope, the ones I use are uninsulated and no waterproof membrane. Just plain ol fleece, relatively thin. I don't see them on the website. I beleive I got mine from Cabelas, but in the store.
Todd Alexander
ASC Membership Services Manager
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frank
Average Member
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 16:23:14
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The one thing I found that helped me was a level on the sight itself. I don't shoot with a peep shight. I found that the level and kisser button combo allows me to change most every thing. Just my $0.02 for what it's worth.
Frank Manning
Mid Michigan/Thumb Area
LandManager
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Plore
Junior Member
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Posted - 10/22/2008 : 18:23:03
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Yes, I've always had a problem with thick gloves. Pretty much same things that Jason and Todd mention. I do a couple things. Go without gloves as long as can starting the season. Then I have a pair of Under Armour very thin layer gloves. I'll use these next. I even cut the finger tips off these. I also use the type of hunting jackets that have the built in belly pockets I call them. Kinda like a hooded sweatshirt has. I put a couple little handwarmers in these and keep my hands nice and warm until they are needed. My son doesn't ever wear gloves. Even in freezing weather. Keeps them in pockets with hand warmers the whole time.
Other thing I've found that can really throw you off is a hat. If you wear a hat that has material that covers your chin and mouth it will mess with your anchor point. Or at least it does mine big time.
My favorite jacket is my Sleeping Indian Wool Archers Anorak. Like a hooded sweatshirt. With a thin merino wool under layer and that jacket (which isn't too heavy) I'm good in 20 degree weather. Nice big pockets for some handwarmers and good to go ..
Paul Lorenc
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jslucas
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brianjordan
Junior Member
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 10:02:23
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Thanks for the info.
After taking off the rubber mat on my bow-hand glove, my shot was a lot better. Only threw it off by an inch or 2 rather than a foot :) After shooting some more I think my thumb was hitting the grip on release. I focused on getting my thumb out of the way with the glove on and I was hitting the 10x again with gloves on. I'm still gonna check into some fleece or something though.
I also wear a facemask, but I can't stand shooting with it on. I might just switch to a regular hat this year... not sure yet.
Brian Jordan
810-348-1667
jegorah@yahoo.com
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teamasc
Forum Admin
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Posted - 10/23/2008 : 10:28:26
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quote:
Originally posted by brianjordan
I also wear a facemask, but I can't stand shooting with it on. I might just switch to a regular hat this year... not sure yet.
I wear a balaclava and keep it snug up around my nose until I see a deer, Then I pull it down under my chin so I can shoot unobstructed. It's amazing how having that balaclava on keeps me warmer than just a plain old hat.
Todd Alexander
ASC Membership Services Manager
talexander@team-asc.com
www.team-asc.com
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