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Title: three under tabs
Post by: bunyan on July 18, 2007, 11:51:00 AM
I switched to three under about two years ago and saw an immediate improvement in my shooting.  Up to this point I've been using a glove and its been okay, but when I shot split fingure I really liked using a tab.  What do you folks think of the three under tabs on the market?  Who's used em?  Who likes em?  Do they offer the same freedom of split finger tabs?  I always liked being able to flip a split finger tab back out of the way when I needed to do something else with my fingers.  Can I do this with three under tabs?  Thanks.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Brian L on July 18, 2007, 12:18:00 PM
I shoot 3 under yet still shot with a split finger tab and it causes no problems. My point is that you don't have to use a tab specifically designed for 3 under if you prefer your split finger tab. Good luck.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Bowsey Wails on July 18, 2007, 12:22:00 PM
Ditto what Brian said.

Tim
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Woodduck on July 18, 2007, 12:26:00 PM
Black Widow Bows, is a sponsor here...look/click on up above.

They market a very nice tab for three under.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: woodchucker on July 18, 2007, 12:39:00 PM
You can use a "can't pinch" tab.....just take the insert out.

It's always worked good for me   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 18, 2007, 12:59:00 PM
Woodduck is correct, Widows 3 under are very nice and I believe will be an improvement over using a split finger tab. Shawn
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Shakes.602 on July 18, 2007, 01:05:00 PM
As Long as the 3 Finger Tab is of Cordovan Leather, Ya CANT go Wrong!!  :thumbsup:    :archer:  
  From another 3-Under Shooter!!  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: bunyan on July 18, 2007, 01:11:00 PM
Thanks guys!  I'll be checking some tabs out next week at Denton!
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: AnointedArcher on July 18, 2007, 01:12:00 PM
I use the BlackWidow 3 under tab, and I really like it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: LUCKY MAN on July 18, 2007, 01:23:00 PM
I make my own 3 under tabs, bought a leather purse from Goodwill for $1.00 and got six tabs out of it.

Bunyan, send me a PM with your address and I'll throw you one in the mail.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: kojac on July 18, 2007, 01:46:00 PM
I agree with making them you can get fancy or keep it grude and cut it out with a pocket knife.

keep it egg shaped w/a smaller finger size hole on the small end of the egg shape.

good luck
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Bowsey Wails on July 18, 2007, 03:15:00 PM
I use the 3 under black widow also, but you can't flip it back and out of the way like you're talking about doing.

Tim
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: draco on July 18, 2007, 10:58:00 PM
I`ve aiways made my own tabs but about 5 years ago I lost a tab on a hunt and the only tab I could find in my bag was my bowfising tab,a Saunders plastic tab. By the end of the hunt I had realised this was the best tab I had ever used. It`s very fast,and completely weather proof.It is stiff and takes a little getting used to but has helped my one finger at a time release that has plagued me for quite a while now. Every one of my hunting buddies are using it now. It`s a one over tab and works well either way. They are cheap so give it a try. I think you will like it.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on July 18, 2007, 11:22:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Brian L:
I shoot 3 under yet still shot with a split finger tab and it causes no problems. My point is that you don't have to use a tab specifically designed for 3 under if you prefer your split finger tab. Good luck.
Absolutely!

I've tried a number of 3-under tabs over the years and never really took a liking to any of them. Personally, I like the PSE/King tabs with the plastic spacer.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: UK Bowman on July 19, 2007, 05:57:00 AM
I use a 3-under widow tab for summer shoots, but I still use a glove somtimes too
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Tom Anderson on July 19, 2007, 08:45:00 AM
Black Widow 3-under calf-hair tab is what I prefer.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: AnointedArcher on July 19, 2007, 08:56:00 AM
I would be really interested in seeing some pictures of your guys home made tabs? I think I am going to try that?
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: gwhunter on July 19, 2007, 10:08:00 AM
I shoot 3 under with a split tab.  No problems, but I make my own also, out of deer hide.  Keep the fur on and cut it from the belly side.  Shape it and cut a finger hole.  It is that easy.  I typically keep these in my day packs as a backup, but in practice, they shoot good.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Smallwood on July 22, 2007, 11:31:00 AM
the "bubba" 3 under model by  www.e.w.bateman.com (http://www.e.w.bateman.com)  cordovan face and is the best i've ever used.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: ncsturkey on July 22, 2007, 11:36:00 AM
I totally agree with Smallwood.  I keep three just in case I misplace two.
Title: Re: three under tabs
Post by: Quill Flinger on July 22, 2007, 04:48:00 PM
I also use the Saunders plastic tab, 3 under. Tough as nails, slick as goose...dung. Really helped smooth out my release. Still have & use the 1st one I bought, over 10 years ago.

I've tried the BW tab, but not near as slick or smooth for me.

I shoot both left & right handed, & these tabs are reverseable, added bonus.