Chest Guard - Why?

[tracy137]

not as much fun though..

[Murray]

If you're getting bruising, you need to be very careful. Have you had a look at these threads?
http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...ead.php?t=2186 and http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...ead.php?t=1469
Aside from the sniggers, there's a couple of snippets of useful advice.

[wingate_52]

If you wear a chestguard, despit what you wear under it and however few or many layers of clothing. It is always a consistant surface for string contact. One less variable to worry about.

[tracy137]

Originally Posted by Murray

If you're getting bruising, you need to be very careful. Have you had a look at these threads?
http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...ead.php?t=2186 and http://www.archery-interchange.com/f...ead.php?t=1469
Aside from the sniggers, there's a couple of snippets of useful advice.

I've changed my stance as well now and thank God I have saved myself from further injury! LOL!

But thanks for the info.

[Thunk]

If you'd ever been to an archery tournament in a naturist club, you'd know better than to ask such a question!

[PaulT]

Originally Posted by Thunk

If you'd ever been to an archery tournament in a naturist club, you'd know better than to ask such a question!

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wrexham Exile]

used to use one and dont bother now. shot better without it.

[Ffish]

How did I miss this thread in its early stages??? All this talk of breasts and nipples and bras - its almost indecent!!

Besides, (as a man) how large would one's nipples have to be to twang them with your bow string?

I've never used a chest guard, and have never come close to anything catching, or twanging on my clothes or my body (thankfully!)

Can there *really* be that much difference in surfaces to shoot off, from one t-shirt to another?

[Rik]

Originally Posted by Ffish

Besides, (as a man) how large would one's nipples have to be to twang them with your bow string?

Not very. Been there, done that, applied the burn cream...

Originally Posted by Ffish

I've never used a chest guard, and have never come close to anything catching, or twanging on my clothes or my body (thankfully!)

Can there *really* be that much difference in surfaces to shoot off, from one t-shirt to another?

Yes. It's not solely the material, it's the fit as well. A garment doesn't have to catch noticeably (to you) to affect the arrow flight. A little pluck at the fabric as the shaft leaves can open up groups, and it's doubtful you'd notice the cause. I consider a chest guard to be one of the items of kit on the 'essential' list. Take a look for pictures of top archers not wearing chest guards. If you have the time . It'll be a long search...

[Capt. Al]

Seems to be in our Club it's OK for Ladies to wear Chest guards but if a man dare to wear one O he's a great big girl. a Softy etc

Anyone else come across this View of it's OK for Ladies but not for us Big Tough Men?