Facemask, Paint, Neither....??

[bowuntr]

Face mask... been using it for years. Most of the time I could get away without it... but I won't take that chance. Ed F

 

[HellsCanyon]

Face mask... been using it for years. Most of the time I could get away without it... but I won't take that chance. Ed F

X2. I've killed more animals with my bow with a facemask than not. I grow a pretty good beard anyways but don't want to take the risk of not having it. Probably more for peace of mind than anything.

Mike

 

[rye_a]

I've been using the mask from my ASAT leafy suit because it is light and well ventilated. Has anyone tried one of those new Buff masks?

 

[LostArra]

I use a Buff as a mask, balaclava, cap and neck gaiter.
Best mask available for no string interference on a trad bow.

It helped when they started making them in earth tones and camo (mossy oak-treestand) rather than Rastafarian tie-dye.

I have not tried a wool or fleece model.

 

[KMD]

Camo mesh face mask for me. Weighs less than an ounce, takes the shine off your face, offers minimal bug protection and no sweaty grease smearing everywhere. I slit a hole in the mouth area for operating a hand call, and a small + shaped cut on the tip of my nose to feel my bowstring on skin...

 

[Bryannstacey]

Neither, I hold my bow up and use that for concealment.

 

[MattB]

I hide behind my bow.

 

[Ross]

I go for the paint goop......rub it on and go. Can't stand the facemask and have used the paint for 25 yrs.

 

[HellsCanyon]

Just had an encounter yesterday where I was 70 yards from a buck standing upright among some 4-5' tall spruce tree's wearing my facemask. Only took about 2 minutes for the buck to calm down. Doubt it would've happened like that had I not had it.

Mike

 

[manbearpig]

Paint

 

[ridgefire]

Paint

 

[bobhunts]

I have used both and always never take the face paint of so my sleeping bag and clothes look like chit so I don't do that anymore plus you sweat it off anyways. The face mask hangs inside my ball camp. then I pull it down.