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Archery Arm Guard Guide: 5 Types and How to Pick the Right One

Quick Answer: An archery arm guard (also called a bracer) straps to the inside of your bow-arm forearm to block string contact on release and keep loose sleeves out of the string path. Recurve archers need one in almost every session. Compound archers may not, depending on their draw length and elbow rotation — but […]

Archery Arm Guard: 7 Smart Buying Tips

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If you keep getting slapped on the inside of your bow arm, an archery arm guard is not optional, it is part of a clean, repeatable setup. The right guard protects your forearm, keeps loose sleeves away from the string, and lets you focus on form instead of bracing for pain. For most beginners, a […]