Armguards
Archery Accessories with Style

Tarantula Tube Armguard: Click to enlarge.

Armguards

Armguards used in target archery and in bowhunting serve several important functions. Naturally they are primarily worn to protect the skin of the forearm from painful string slap. But they also are worn to keep the sleeve of your shirt or hunting jacket from contacting the string. This protects the shirt or jacket but it can also have a dramatic effect on accuracy. We have seen countless cases where a shooter was having difficulty achieving decent groups because there was a barely noticeable contact between the bowstring and the shooter's sleeve.

Although any armguard that fits properly will do he job, there are a few differences between armguards worn by target archers and by bowhunters. First, the colour is usually different. Various camo patterns are the favourites of most bowhunters while solid colours are favoured by the target shooters. Armguards used on the target range are also usually smaller and lighter than the ones used for hunting.

Regardless of the kind of shooting you do and the style of armguard you select, it should be so comportable to wear that after a few shots you aren't even aware that it is on your arm. This meeans a secure fit that is tight enough to stay in place without adjustment for shot after shot but loose enough to not impeed blood flow in your forearm. Naturally, this will require some experimentation.

Tarantula Tube Armguard