Archery Bracer

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Originally Posted by Yodawagon

I hit my forearm with a 65lb compound when I first got it. Looked like I was growing an egg plant under my skin.

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Yeah. I used to practice archery a lot when I was a teen. I had so many bruises on my left forearm my teachers actually pulled me aside and asked if I was okay. This was when I was practicing with a 40# recurve. For some reason 20-35# never really gave me bruises. Like I'd get them but they'd fade away before Monday. Anyway, I had to explain to them that it was archery practice and my parents didn't buy me a bracer just yet. Lol cloth helps sort of but I liked leather ones a whole lot more. I feel more armored with leather. [emoji12]

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In theory once you build up your strength you should be able to put that slight bend in your arm and avoid the bruising right?

Not claiming to be an expert or anything; just asking :D

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Originally Posted by Mephibosheth1

In theory once you build up your strength you should be able to put that slight bend in your arm and avoid the bruising right?

Not claiming to be an expert or anything; just asking :D

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In theory yes.

However, I honestly believe it depends on the archer and possibly the bow as well. When I first started on a 40# it was a little tough for me. For some reason 40# was a "bigger" jump for me than my 35#. I have no idea why. I wasn't getting my shots right and continued to smack my forearm for awhile. It could've been the bow length, the posture, or just myself in general. After more practice, the smacking did go away and my arm no longer bruised like a banana.

Not claiming to be an expert but sharing my experiences.

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You need wrist strength, because usually when you pop your arm is when you are trying to brace your wrist and arm straight. Always keep a little flex in your elbow and wrist, otherwise you're pushing your arm right into the path of the string.

I used to shoot regularly. Had an absolutely lovely English longbow, and a very nice laminated wood recurve. I sold them both off about seven years back... just didn't have the time to put them to use, so they went to someone who would. Honestly, my favorites are the short Turkish horse bows. Those are a lot of fun.

I do need to work back up into the groove of things. I made the mistake of buying a 35# when I should've gone with a 20# to get back into things. It's been a long time since I picked up a bow. Almost 6 years I think. A little rusty, but the mark on the target was pretty good. Thanks for the advice! I really do need to be reminded to keep a little looseness in my wrist. 😄

I will never forget my first bow. It was a Yumi. A good friend of mine was practicing with it and had asked if I wanted to try it out. He started to teach me everything he knew about it and a little about zen. The 'calm before letting the arrow fly'. Firing that first arrow was amazing. Missed the bullseye by an inch but it hit all the same.

To this day the Yumi has been my personal favorite. I've always wanted to get one for myself but maybe when I move out to somewhere more open.

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Such neat stuff! I've been interested in archery for a few years, but I have yet to get into it, I guess it's just because I can't get into it right now.

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Great leather work!

Sweet looking bracer! What did you end up using for the wrappings to tie it on your arm with?
I rarely use them myself except with low braced bows. Or ones using a Dacron string and a heavier draw. I ended up slapping together one myself a few weeks ago for trying to shoot a short 100# EWB, I still have some tweaking to do on that one. That thing is a bit painful to get a bite from. But i used boot leather and leather boot lacing to tie it one. It doesn't have grommets yet, but I have trouble getting it smoothly tight enough. How does yours do especially with that many eyelets?

Kyle


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