who uses a wrist guard?

[earlmarne]

just wondering if this is something i should look into getting one.ive only shot 2 bows for ver short amount of time n i never had a problem with hitting my wrist.

[JODakota]

I do, and I love it

[MtnMuley]

You said you haven't hit your wrist yet, so I wouldn't bother buying one.  I've never hit my forearm and never owned one.  I have several friends who are constantly slapping their forearms, and they use them.  I feel it's your shooting style, grip, and genetic arm makeup that determines if you should use one.

[Button Nubbs]

If your draw length is right and your form is proper you won't hit your arm.

[halflife65]

Only when wearing very baggy clothes - rain gear or puffy jacket or something like that.  Even then it's not really a problem, I just want to make sure I don't accidentally blow a shot.  Otherwise, I don't bother wearing one.

[briancorneal]

I dont use one.  X2 on the incorrect draw length that makes the bow sting slap your wrist.  I should have used a sock on my sleeve last year.  Elk don't like the sound of bow stings slapping your loose jacket sleeve for some odd reason.

[earlmarne]

thanks for the educated info.this was exactly my thought on the small amount of research ive done n even smaller amount of shootin.seems if i start slappin my wrist itll be a wake up call that i am doing something wrong or bow is set up too long of a draw.i also think maybe the hoyt riser may help in not getting my wrist in the way

[724wd]

Only when wearing very baggy clothes - rain gear or puffy jacket or something like that.  Even then it's not really a problem, I just want to make sure I don't accidentally blow a shot.  Otherwise, I don't bother wearing one.

 

[earlmarne]

so when i got my huntin coat on for the late hunts i can just wrap some tape round my wrist to keep it outa the way though right?

[RadSav]

so when i got my huntin coat on for the late hunts i can just wrap some tape round my wrist to keep it outa the way though right?

A lot of people do that.  Works just fine.  Though a well built armguard will do it better.

[elkslayer99]

Yep you should be good, I only use mine in the winter as others have already said.

[earlmarne]

gotcha,that makes sense

[jechicdr]

When I hit my arm, it is usually doesn't hit very hard, but my shot is usually off a bit.  So even if the string is not slicing your skin off your arm, pay attention to occasional fliers.  To reduce the chance of that, I got a Cabela's Camo Skinz just to keep even my light, snug fitting clothes and light jacket from touching the string.  It also goes over the hand so, I think the "slippery" grip might reduce torque.  During late season, it takes a little more compression to keep my parka sleeves out of the way, so I use Saunders Diamond Guard.

[pianoman9701]

You said you haven't hit your wrist yet, so I wouldn't bother buying one.  I've never hit my forearm and never owned one.  I have several friends who are constantly slapping their forearms, and they use them.  I feel it's your shooting style, grip, and genetic arm makeup that determines if you should use one.

I never hit my wrist during practice, but I usually don't wear my hunting gear either. Having on your camo jacket means the material stick out at least an extra half inch and will catch the string if it's not restricted by the guard. Consider putting on a shirt, then your coat, then shooting to see if deflection occurs. I always wear my forearm guard when hunting.

[Instinct]

If your draw length is right and your form is proper you won't hit your arm.

Agree, even w/ thicker jacket when im hunting in the late season nvr had a problem

[iRem]

I had a shooters sleeve laying around the house that my son wore for basketball to compress the long sleeve of what ever your wearing close to the skin.  I like the idea of using a old mismatch sock to use as a sleeve guard while wearing long sleeves.
 I would have to say if the string is hitting your arm while wearing a shot sleeve shirt, its the way you are holding the bow. Check your grip and maybe your draw length as well.
I really like reading about the different items other hunters are using out in the feild. This gives my other ideas on how to go out lighter and how to minimize the extra cost and maybe to find a home remedy of stuff laying around the house.

[Mathews Heli m]

You said you haven't hit your wrist yet, so I wouldn't bother buying one.  I've never hit my forearm and never owned one.  I have several friends who are constantly slapping their forearms, and they use them.  I feel it's your shooting style, grip, and genetic arm makeup that determines if you should use one.

  I used one when i was a little kid and was first starting because i was always slapping my wrist.  then i just trained myself to keep my elbow out and have never used it since. no reason to use one if u don't hit your arm 

[CplRaines]

I like to wear the gear I am gonna hunt in when I practice. To include having my pack on my back loaded with the normal stuff I will have with me during the season. With the long sleeve shirt I wear (more for mosquitos than anything else) I keep an armguard on to keep the material from the string.

Train like it's the real thing.
Another thing I will do is some calisthenics and then shoot, get the heart pumping and add a little fatigue.

I'm just sayin. 

[Mudman]

thanks for the educated info.this was exactly my thought on the small amount of research ive done n even smaller amount of shootin.seems if i start slappin my wrist itll be a wake up call that i am doing something wrong or bow is set up too long of a draw.i also think maybe the hoyt riser may help in not getting my wrist in the way

  Exactly.  A sore arm will encourage you to fix any bad habits!  Shoot with your hunting gear on then determine if you have a problem with arm clearance.

[Fullabull]

I only wear one to compress my hunting clothes so the string does not slap that..it's loud of it does. There are some nice camo elastic sleeves that work very well... otherwise you shouldn't need one.

[buckfvr]

Same here....Cabelas spandoflauge   not really an arm guard, just a compression aid.

[yajsab]

I don't slap my arm when I practice but I wear one any way.  I've seen my friend slapped his arm and I don't want that to be my arm.  I also wear one during hunting.  I want to eliminate as much variables as I can.  Imagine an opportunity of a life time and you slap your sleeve.

[Alpinegus]

Only when wearing very baggy clothes - rain gear or puffy jacket or something like that.  Even then it's not really a problem, I just want to make sure I don't accidentally blow a shot.  Otherwise, I don't bother wearing one.

 

I wear one now, last shot I had at a bull it was  in the rain, the string hit my baggy sleeve and the arrow went south.

[earlmarne]

well that makes sense.id hate for my first encounter with an elk in bow season hafta come down to a bare knuckle boxing match to getem in the freezer

[NWWABOWHNTR]

camo tube sock cut it and its cheap.... that will keep the slapping of baggy clothes from happening, won't protect your arm from string slap tho....

[earlmarne]

that sounds right up my alley.i dont think im going to wear any camo this year though.i have this feeling that stuff makes the animals uncomfortable

[sakoshooter]

I always wear one with anything long sleeve, especially my hunting clothes. Hitting your sleeve is not only loud but will cost accuracy. An arm guard will allow the arrow to hit pretty accurately. Wear one when hunting always. You only get one shot.

[wrongway]

one thing that can make you hit your forearm or wrist is the wrong hand position with your bow hand. Gripping the bow can cause you to hit your forearm ore wrist.
 

[RadSav]

i dont think im going to wear any camo this year though.i have this feeling that stuff makes the animals uncomfortable

Khaki shorts from Old Navy and Birkenstocks!!!  Maybe even with a bright red day pack from Fred Meyers "Back to School" selection.  Have your lady tag along and be sure she has not shaved her pits or legs for about three months.  Make sure you stop every half hour or so to smoke some weed.  I hear it is an awesome elk attractant! Throw in a green Subaru wagon with an Obama/Biden bumper sticker and you should be good to go. 

I'm beginning to think you got an idea right there