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SKU: 1005355
UPC: 745205041068
MPN: 4106
The Vista Huntsman Armguard is a forearm guard built for bowhunters and target archers who need dependable protection during the draw and release. It covers the inside of the bow arm where the string travels, stopping the string slap that bruises skin and disrupts a clean shot. The adjustable strap system fits a range of arm sizes, so it works equally well over a bare arm in summer or a layered sleeve in cold-weather hunting. For archers building out a kit, it sits alongside our other archery armguards as a low-cost piece of gear that prevents a common and avoidable injury.
Vista designed the Huntsman around a simple goal: keep the bowstring off your forearm without adding bulk that snags on brush or clothing. The guard uses adjustable straps for a customizable fit, which lets you snug it down so it stays put through repeated shots and tree-stand movement. Carrying a shipping weight of roughly 0.2 lbs, it adds almost nothing to your pack or quiver setup. Vista catalogs this model as MPN 4106 with UPC 745205041068. The contoured shape follows the natural line of the inside forearm, covering the area most exposed to string contact while leaving the wrist free to move. That coverage matters most for shooters with a tendency toward arm slap caused by hyperextended elbows or thicker layered clothing.
Reach for the Huntsman when you're hunting from a tree stand, walking a 3D course, or putting in volume at the range. String slap and the irritation that follows can cut a session short or throw off a string of arrows, and a guard like this removes that variable so you can focus on form. The adjustable fit makes it easy to share across a household or pass down as a shooter grows. Browse the rest of our adult armguards and youth armguards to match coverage and size to each archer in your group.
It shields the inside of your bow arm from string slap during the release, which causes bruising and skin irritation over repeated shots. By keeping the bowstring off your forearm, it also helps prevent the flinch that string contact can introduce into your shot.
Yes. The adjustable strap system lets you open the guard wide enough to fit over layered cold-weather sleeves, then cinch it down for a snug fit over a bare arm in warmer months. That range makes it practical across hunting seasons.
It is. Vista markets the Huntsman for archery and hunting use, and it works equally well in a tree stand, on a 3D course, or during high-volume practice at the range where string slap tends to show up most.
Vista catalogs this guard as MPN 4106 with UPC 745205041068. Our SKU for the same item is 1005355. Use those numbers to confirm you're matching the exact model when comparing listings.
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