Bow string wear from arm guard

[BriBri]

I recently had my bow re-strung, and I noticed that the section of the string that contacts my arm guard when I shoot is beginning to fray slightly. The fabric on the arm guard is quite course - I believe it is some kind of nylon/polyester, and it is wrapped tightly around the staves. So, there is no "give" to the arm guard.

I have seen other materials used on arm guards, from fleece-like material to nylon (but with some padding underneath). I wonder if any of these would alleviate the wear on the bow string whe the string hits it.

Anyone have similar experience with this, and/or can provide me with some recommendations?

[toxic111]

First thing, if you are shooting a compound bow, you shouldn't be getting contact on the arm guard at all, check your draw length, it might be a little too long (even a half inch will do it)

Second, keep the string well waxed, it will help in that regard as well...

[buckhunter]

If you are wearing out a string with an armguard something might not be right. Check you draw as toxic suggested. Shoot without one and see if you get wacked. Very feel folks I shoot with wear them and very few get wacked in the arm. If this fails see Brain at Teepee and he will straighten you out.

Just doesn't seem right that a armguard would wear out a string.

[skeet]

Both previous posters are fight. You shouldn't be hitting the arm guard at all. Either too short or your technique is wrong. I never have used an armguard. Used to shoot a minimum of 100 arrows a day for 8 months..weather permitting

[toxic111]

Oh nothing wrong with wearing one, I do all the time, just in case.. plus it keeps the sleeve out of the way, cause that will catch, even with perfect form.

[DON WALKUP]

it normally is in your form if your sting is contacting your forearm; your bow arm is not in the correct position.

if you shoot a longbow or recurve, your brace may be too low causing the string to "whip"...a compound...limbs adjusted for too low of poundage for the rated bow rate and/or too long of a draw length.

you may possibly be "overbowed" causing you to strain to draw the bow. that in turn, can cause you to have your arm in the wrong position.

you may be "underbowed" enabling you to draw TOO FAR, causing your arm to be in the wrong position.

try to anchor to the same spot each and every time (normally, the forefinger of the drawing hand to the corner of the mouth)

follow thru (lack thereof, rather) and collapsing of the bow arm on release may also cause string contact.

also try leaning/tilting your head forward just a little when at full draw and anchor.

believe it or not, the primary purpose of a brace (armguard) is to keep loose clothing from snagging the string as it passes the arm after release.

most likely, though, it is in your form...readjust body positions and anchor until you find the correct position for your application.