Another Question About Tabs

[tony08]

Years back I owned a leather tab which had a loop for the middle finger and an inner layer of thinner, softer leather for added comfort.
One feature of this inner layer was that (where the slit for the nock was) it extended inwards, a bit on either side, into two small rounded flaps of leather which curved around the bottom of the index finger and the top of the middle finger.
This meant that those fingers were not in direct contact with the nock but you could nevertheless still feel the arrow.

I'm looking for a similar replacement tab but to no avail. It seems the new mode is for finger spacers, rather than any contact at all.

Many also come with a platform (no idea what it's for) - too small to rest my cup of tea on!

In desperation I'm even considering a glove but I've never used one, so I don't know if this could lead to uneven release problems.

Does anyone know where I may find something (primitive?) like the one I used to use, or can anyone advise me on a modern alternative. I don't much like the idea of a finger spacer, as I want to 'feel' the action but without sores on my finger tips.

Also, on-line they are sold in Small, Medium, Large & XLarge. My Marigolds are Large, so can I assume my tab would need to be?

Tony

[not dead yet]

don't assume nothing..........

them tabs are years n years old remember my dad havin one of them.

unless someone could make one or modify a new style tab
pete

[jeves]

It may be worth looking at the "Angel" tab.

Atlernative archery have them but dont allow direct links.

[Huffy]

The nearest I can think of is a Wilson Black Widow tab, this has the flaps that go between the fingers and the nock.

Quicks Archery

Best wishes, Mark

[Little Miss Purple]

Originally Posted by jeves

It may be worth looking at the "Angel" tab.

Atlernative archery have them but dont allow direct links.

My angel tab came with flaps on... I cut them off!!

[tony08]

Yes, the Black Widow and Angel do look like what I'm after.

Is the Angel available through UK suppliers?

Thanks
Tony

[spavo]

Originally Posted by tony08

Years back I owned a leather tab which had a loop for the middle finger and an inner layer of thinner, softer leather for added comfort.
One feature of this inner layer was that (where the slit for the nock was) it extended inwards, a bit on either side, into two small rounded flaps of leather which curved around the bottom of the index finger and the top of the middle finger.
This meant that those fingers were not in direct contact with the nock but you could nevertheless still feel the arrow.

I'm looking for a similar replacement tab but to no avail. It seems the new mode is for finger spacers, rather than any contact at all.

Many also come with a platform (no idea what it's for) - too small to rest my cup of tea on!

In desperation I'm even considering a glove but I've never used one, so I don't know if this could lead to uneven release problems.

Does anyone know where I may find something (primitive?) like the one I used to use, or can anyone advise me on a modern alternative. I don't much like the idea of a finger spacer, as I want to 'feel' the action but without sores on my finger tips.

Also, on-line they are sold in Small, Medium, Large & XLarge. My Marigolds are Large, so can I assume my tab would need to be?

Tony

Not read the whole thread but Sorry but here goes

It sounds like an Angel tab I got about 3 months ago from alternative around 15quid.

[reklaws]

Hi Tony

Speak to me at the club on Tuesday night & I will be able to show you various types of tab including Angel & even let you try a few to see what you think.

See you Tuesday

Scott

[geoffretired]

Tony08,
I have several bits of leather offcuts. If you fancy making your own under layer from some of that, you are welcome.

[tony08]

Thanks for the replies. It's good to know that there's still something similar out there.