Thumb Armor - Ming Guang by Elong Outdoor - Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.ย. 2024
- Thumb Armor by Elong Outdoor.
A leather thumb guard with brass inlay, so you get the comfort of a leather protector, but the stiffness inside of a thumb ring. Elong states that it is for beginners, but even I had a lot of fun with.
It works deep hook, but I love that you can do shallow hook with it.
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I'm brand new to thumb release and have had a really hard time drawing my 30# using any of the thumb rings I got thinking to use them. This thumb guard is a game-changer for a noob like me; with it I can draw my bow to full draw without intense pain in my thumb joint. Thumb pad is still a tad sore and tingly, but the soreness is distributed evenly across my thumb pad and not in one groove like with every other ring or protector I've thus tried. Many thanks for your recommendation, Sifu Hirmer! 🙏🏾
first again :D
That’s cheating!
Lol
@@seeingthepattern as I never have gotten the point of commenting "first" I have to do it by myself to maybe figure out one day what it brings :D
Did it bring you joy? Pleasure? Excitement?
Whatever, enjoy the rest of your day.
Hahaha
This is excellent. I know there are many people who shoot or want to shoot thumb draw who struggle to find a thumb ring that fits perfectly. Leather tabs are fine but at 40# the thumb gets sore. This ring is what the thumb archery world need to get people shooting immediately. Thanks, Armin!
And, I just learned the difference between deep and shallow hook. I’ve definitely been deep hooking with my thumb armor. Thank you, Armin 😊
I've only ever used leather thumbpad rings. I do plan to get my thumb sized for a horn ring someday. The Thumb Armor looks like a hybrid of two. Its cool to see you show different options and how they all function. Thanks Armin!
I ordered this finger protector this morning. I’m excited!
Interesting hybrid thumb ring and thumb protector. I like the way you shoot the shallow hook method with this thumb ring/thumb protector. Smooth and crisp release of the bow string. Kudos 👌
Reminds me of the thumb on a kyudo glove. Might be interesting to try with kyudo techniques
It works I tried with a hankyu
I just started shooting thumb draw and tried a brass thumb ring with the rear hook. My thumb hurt from the string pressure of a 45 lb. bow smashing the thumb tip against the fore finger, NO GOOD ! I bought a thumb protector like this one and so far I like it ! Since my anchor point is new I need to practice until I can make compensations so the arrow goes where I look instead of to the right. Also like anything new the release is not very smooth Yet.
I use mine with a 54lb draw and it feels great. My thumb is never sore. All I have to get used to is the friction on my index finger upon release
Looks amazing, you can see the craftsmanship in it for sure..
Looks nice! Interesting design, functional and pretty. Thanks for finding and reviewing this Armin 😃
I like the look of this one 👍 my long draw Yarha just turned up from Alibow ( yes I ordered an extra string from the normal Yarha, thank you Armin)😊 and a shallow hook thumbring. It’s taken a bit to get used to the shallow hook method, but it’s nice and crisp when I get it right.
Rainy weekend here in Tasmania so have to wait to shoot more. 🏹 thank you for your videos, 🙏
Have fun
Looks like a great alternative. Kinda big but works. Thanks for another great review.
Lo sto usando da una settimana, ottimo anello e zero dolore.👍
Always so cool to see new products reviewed here! Thanks!!!
Got one exact, at beginning. Shaved down the leather lip to prevent snag. Will try the twist release.
I think is not bad for shooting #50 and #60 . For shooting arrows very relax is nice. Thanks for your time Armin. Enjoy the weekend Brother 🙏
I am learning to shoot thumb release and after seeing this video I bought an cheap one on Amazon, just to try it. I have to say that I love it. Now orderd a real brass Thumb ring. I am cuirious how that shoots.
Did you order/try this one (Elong Outdoor - Ming Guang)? I’m about to get my first Asiatic bow and accessories and this looks to be the best of the rings/guards for a beginner. Plus we can try/shoot deep and shallow hook with it!
thanks for showing expository video angles - was wondering how this works
This is a nice alternative to thumb rings and leather protection (that wears out indeed ☺️).
Thank you so much for the review, Armin! 🙏
Maybe you're using the wrong leather. I have been shooting with a leather thumb guard I made for 2 years now. No tearing at all. I think it's pig leather, but I'm not sure. It's a bit over 1mm thick.
@@gizmonomono I use Cordovan leather, which is very dense and durable), but even the 1,5mm thick leather gets a bit ‘loose’ by using it so often.
This is what I call ‘wear out’.
It’s not broken or cracked at all.
@@agamagreen Getting lose is easily solvable by by tightening it more. In my case, at least. Your standards might be tougher than mine, then 😁 I just shoot whatever keeps my thumb protected, and doesn't interfere with loading.
I like this concept of a hybrid ring. It's much more accessible, but provides more protection.
@@gizmonomono Yeah, it’s still working and usable, but my right protector is a bit loose, whereas the left is still fine. My protector are a combination of thumb protection and arrow rest, so I can’t tighten the ‘tongue’, that’s covering the thumb. It’s somehow a ‘weak’ spot, but I like my protectors nevertheless 😁
@@agamagreen I see. I usually make the lip very short. Like on a thumb ring. Because that's the area I need protecting. Maybe that's why it's not loose for me.
Thanks for the review..I've bought one and its working very well up to 35# will be interesting to see how it is with heavier weights.
Armin, you must be a mind reader or something 😃 On tuesday I was browsing thumb shooting gloves, when I found this (tho I found it on AliExpress 🤔), and I had some reservations because of the design (e.g. the edges of the leather seemed too proud for me) and now you upload a video about the very same thing... Coincidence? I think not!!! 😃
P.S.: For the ring coming loose problem, try looping one of the drawstrings (or both) between the holes on the ring to get more friction that will hopefully keep it more secure.
I think the ring came out in China and now all resellers have it in their program. Of course the coming loose can be fixed easily, I just say what is going on out of the box. But still I like the thumb guard
@@ArminHirmer I got my hand on one ( pun intended 😃), yesterday managed to try it out too. Took me a few shots to find the proper grip but after that I immediately saw an improvement in my grouping. Thanks for the review it helped me out immensely 😊
@@Lionall happy to hear that, enjoy shooting
I liked that guard right from the first picture you put up a few days ago, it looked smartly made and beautifully stitched. Nothing you would find in the way and nothing lacking, me like. Idk...kinda reminds me of a Samurai helmet from the Last Samurai. Thank you Armin, such a pleasant video. Have a great weekend💘
Thank you Armin for you great videos and reviews! Your videos are always informative and entertaining!
guter clip, Armin, dank Dir - ich bin Anfänger in der Daumenringtechnik und das Teil bestell ich !!
that thumb ring is CRISPYYY
Excellent presentation and evaluation, I am persuaded...thanks
Thanks Armin I want to try thumb release so this might help my 71 yr old thumb to tolerate such activity. Peace
Very special and well made. I really like it.
Hi,
I bought this protector before buying it and I must say that after the first couple of shots it started to show damage on this lip. I had to peel off the leather for it to work properly for me.
But maybe I do something wrong.
I like thumb rings in general, but only those that still let me feel the string an the arrow - those that let the tip of the thumb free an allow me to 'touch' . It's a personal preference only, but if i cant feel those, i kinda feel detached.
That looks lovely
Very cool it looks great and seems to work well. 👍🏼👍🏼🏹🇺🇸
Hello and thank you for the review. This is a very interesting product. You showed that it's a bit tricky for fast shooting. Do you have a recommendation for thumb protector for fast shooting ?
The one from archers tidbits. Just did a video
It's funny because I ordered a thumb ring that's actually too big for me, but then I add a piece of leather and it became fit and comfortable as hell. Turn out there is a real product like this.
For shallow hook do you find it easier than other rings? I have the alibow shallow hook and I can not draw more than 20 inches before I "whoops miss the target" lol!
I short 40# with it and it was relatively easy and with a. It practice no deal
I hope you get money from the company's because I ordered this today to try xD
Bella recensione, sembra un anello molto comodo.
certo che lo e
@@ArminHirmer Grazie.
@@alessandrovaselli3757 prego :)
The link to the product web page is incorrect. Change "arrow" into "outdoor".
Elongoutdoor gave me this link to put in the video, so I guess it is the correct one :)
Hallo, muss man bei der Technik nicht ankern? Danke schön!
kann man, muss man aber nicht
Funny how your arrows seems to ignoring the laws of physics constantly...
This thumbring is a good option. I'm working on a prototype right now with similar Funktion but "only" leather so no release tool bla bla...
😃👍
quit selling me products... I just ordered the bow... well, ok this too now. Found it on amazon.
Lol
I was just debating about getting one of these
Armin let’s try it with heavier bow please:)🙏🙏🙏
Mr master bowman, should a newbie buy such protection, or learn to endure the pain of thumb release? I have a leather thumb protection, a 25 lbs bow and I'm wondering if it is necessary. And what if I decide to upgrade to 40-50 lbs? Thanks!
if you ever saw one of my other videos, you see that I mostly shoot without or max with a leather glove. I think it is good to let the thumb get used to the string.
@@ArminHirmer Thanks! I will try to get used to it this winter!
Hi Armin, how does this compare to the glove you usually wear in videos as far as comfort in concerned? (also what is that glove?) How about compared to the Archer's Tidbits protector? Thanks!
The glove I usually use is from Freddie Archery. In higher poundage not that nice but in my way of shooting still a bit better than the thumb guard. Tidbits is just fine, just over time the sides of the thumb still have a bit contact with the string and it hurts :) but he is on it to fix that
@@ArminHirmer I have been using this thumb guard for a few months now, it is my new favorite. My one complaint is that there is a noticeable loud "plink" sound when using it with the shallow hook method. Is this normal, or is this something to do with my technique? Thanks for the recommendation!
Very Very Pretty 😍 💕
👍👍👍👍💯
Nice. How do you think this will do with higher poundage? 50+
as there is a brass inlay, I guess its fine. I did not feel anything with 36# (which at full draw might have been 45#)
Wow, didn't think that knee pad will work so well.
Hahaha
Where can I actually buy this? The link in the video description appears to be a wholesaler only.
Best is to ask them which retail channels they have
I added contact detail in the video description
Sir I dare argue, there is nothing average about you. Also, you could give Lady Gaga a run for her money haha. Great video sir.
Thanks Blair- I just relate to some comments from as I think absolute pros :D
The link is not working.
I updated the contact details
Another shallow hooker, nice 😂
An interesting concept. Very original. I would definitely go for one if I shot heavy bows. But I don't see how it's made for beginners, because beginners don't need thumb rings. A simple leather protector is fine for up to 50 pounds. I made one for myself and have been using it for two years now. No wear and tear at all.
Still, an awesome thumb protector for sure. And 30 dollars is more than reasonable.
Wo kann man das Teil kaufen?
Am besten Elong fragen
@@ArminHirmer ich hab mal auf der Website geguckt, aber mir scheint, die liefern nur an Händler...
@@winfriedbraun5578 Kontaktdaten ergänzt in der Beschreibung, sie beliefern auch Endkunden
@@ArminHirmer Danke.... German Warehouse gefällt mir besonders gut...:-)
you probably know already
beeswax on threads does wonders
yepp :D
Hallo Armin
Deine Beiträge sind Spitze nur kann ich kein Englisch, so bekomme ich leider nur ein Bruchteil mit. Die Daumentechnik ist genau mein Ding. Bitte mehr in Deutsch.
Der Link ist nicht verfügbar.
LG aus OPR
(80 km nördlich von Berlin)
ich hab die Kontaktdaten ergänzt in der Beschreibung
Are there different sizes?