>SHIBUYA CHUNG-TAE KIM RECURVE TAB

Launched at the World Championships, this tab, designed by Sydney gold medallist Chung-tae Kim (a coach to several elite Japanese archers) has a number of interesting features.

It has an adjustable anchor pad (ledge) that fits completely flush with the upper edge of the cordovan face. The pad's fastening rails disappear between the palm plate and cordovan, leaving no screws or other protrusions on the thumb side for unobstructed anchoring. The pad can be replaced with a thin plate for users who don't use a ledge.

It also has a finger spacer with removable silicon rubber cover, and a locking adjustable band, which can be fastened in the same way. They claim fancier cordovan leather too, and aluminium parts "precision machined to Shibuya's demanding standards." If this sounds like your thing, maybe it is. Sizes: S / M / L are available now with an XL in preparation.

Contact your local dealer for prices. www.shibuya-archery.com/english