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