Armguards...

[Trunkles]

I have one of those "trendy" Beiter clones - got too hot with the big leather ones. Just a little bit of elastic round the back rather than thick straps. Don't wear one at all on the Coaching course when doing the barebow demos.

[Tarkwin]

my first privately owned bracer was a cartel beiter clone....I didn't get to use it on the shooting line before it broke ... fat arms & cheap plastic no doubt. I currently have two of the longshot cordura ones...am happy with those.

Bowslings...now that's a different matter..have tried lots...and have settled on the one I hate least/get on with best - one of the string between infger and thumb type.

T.

[Random_guy]

I'm pretty sure my skin is a string magnet. if it's covered up, i never hit my arm, if i ever forget my tubey grip or bracer then you can guarentee that in a few shots there'll be a thwack and an 'Ouch, **** i forgot my bracer!

[Meddler]

Originally Posted by Trunkles

Don't wear one at all on the Coaching course when doing the barebow demos.

Hmm, I always try to get anyone dealing with beginners to demonstrate "best practice"... so I wear full personal protective gear when demonstrating.

Duty of care and all that stuff...

Just my 2p worth.

I'll get me coat...

[debs]

My armguard is priceless, apparently i have funny sticky out elbows, though i have STILL managed to catch my arm even with an armguard!!! Now wear an elastic bandage under the armguard and up over my sticky out elbows(psychological reasons mainly - i feel safer!!!)