Beards and bows

[FLINT]

Hey guys, hope everyone is doing well and starting to get the pre-season 'bug' - I know I am.

I know this isn't a bowhunting forum, but I figured I'd throw this out there.

I usually trim my beard back this time of year in anticipation of hunting season - but this year, I'm less motivated to do so, and my beard is a little bigger than usual.

With bow season starting in a month, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good way to keep your beard from getting in the way of the bow string - it really hurts when some hairs get pulled! thinking about something that I might be able to wear over my lower face/neck to keep the hairs from the string.

thanks for any ideas!

quick beard pick - attached - the shirt i'm wearing today does have a collar - but its under the beard.

[AJMD429]

Some of the folks who have to cover beards for religious reasons (I guess) just wrap them. I've seen a few docs of some such persuasion who were turban-wearers, but the wrap-thing went down around their beard as well.

I'm thinking some camo mosquito-netting as a beard-wrap, maybe just extended to wrap whatever else you want camo'd.

[Malamute]

Maybe you could braid it? Biker types sometimes braid it, I guess it helps keep it out of their face when riding.

[cshold]

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[Blaine]

http://www.protectiveapparel.com/c-92-b ... QgodSCoAqg

A nice restaurant owner might even let you have a couple....

[Old Ironsights]

Some of the folks who have to cover beards for religious reasons (I guess) just wrap them. I've seen a few docs of some such persuasion who were turban-wearers, but the wrap-thing went down around their beard as well.

I'm thinking some camo mosquito-netting as a beard-wrap, maybe just extended to wrap whatever else you want camo'd.

I've worked in Food Manufacturing where Beard Nets are NOT an option... they are a Requirement. Beard Nets are easy to buy (by the gross) from any Industrial Safety Supply company.

[Sixgun]

I've worked in Food Manufacturing where Beard Nets are NOT an option... they are a Requirement. Beard Nets are easy to buy (by the gross) from any Industrial Safety Supply company.

Yes, I work in the food manufacturing business and like OI said, beard nets are not an option. Not wearing one will get you a day or 2 off. The guys who wear these tell me that after an hour or so, you forget about it. These are white, but I guess it would be easy to dye them.

With that huge beard you have, you might have to sew two together, but then, hair compresses rather easily so one ought to do it for you.----Sixgun

BTW, you look like Stonewall Jackson!

[BC in TN]

Flint,

There's a fellow name of Jeff Quinn you might get an idea from...
http://www.gunblast.com/

He looks like he has this covered.

Often, shaving is a pre-requisite of my employment... but one of these days, when I retire...
I hope to quit scraping my face every morning....

[pwl44m]

I cringe at the thought of letting an arrow fly with a few whiskers in tow. "ouch".
Perry

[Rusty]

How about a camo face mask? I ve seen them for cold weather that look a hockey goalie s mask.

[M. M. Wright]

They make camo head stockings that are designed for concealment but would also control the beard.

[octagon]

Take a bandana and fold it once into a triangle. Tie a very small knot into the corner, and put that knot under your chin. Take the free ends and tie them together behind your head. Old motorcycle trick to keep cold off your face, makes a form fitting face mask.

[Pete44ru]

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Grainger, for one, carries a multitude of beard covers (google), but seels them in groaa amount for industrial apps.

I suppose a white example could be camo/dyed.

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ecatalog/N-1z0dxm8



I would think one'd need to have the ability to be tightly drawn, in order to keep the bowstring from snagging it.

Optionally, a camo balaclava in a mesh or solid fabric might suffice. (IIRC, Cabela's also has them)

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product ... 31231.html





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[Old Ironsights]

Another cheap alternative:

The "Motley Tube"



http://www.zanheadgear.com/catalog/Fami ... goryID=140

I find them highly useful.

[FLINT]

Thank's guys for all the good ideas - this is very helpful !

[Ji in Hawaii]

[draperjojo]

hmmmmmm

[FWiedner]

Do you know if that comes in olive drab or camo?

[Blaine]

Do you know if that comes in olive drab or camo?

Only in the big box chain stores.....

[Old Ironsights]

Do you know if that comes in olive drab or camo?

Only in the big box chain stores.....

But at least they will mail one to you...

[Ji in Hawaii]

Only in the big box chain stores.....

But at least they will mail one to you...

Chain, mail? I see what you did there.

[donw]

just get a full head cover hood like bikers wear under helmets or a camo hood...that's what i used to do...you can still find your anchor, no problem...

[Old Ironsights]

Only in the big box chain stores.....

But at least they will mail one to you...

Chain, mail? I see what you did there.

Well, I didn't have much on my plate, and I'm sorry if it greaves you, but I am cuirass and will run the gauntlet if I can.

At any rate, I am unlikely to culet any time soon...

[Ji in Hawaii]

[FLINT]

just get a full head cover hood like bikers wear under helmets or a camo hood...that's what i used to do...you can still find your anchor, no problem...

Yes, that is exactly what I think I'm going to do

although that chain mail helmet was pretty sweet

[Malamute]

I thought how Khal Drogo did his beard in the Game of Thrones looks like it would work for bow work.