Brand: SQL – Star Quick LinksMaterial: LeatherLength: Approx. 21cm / 8.5 inch width: Approx. 13cm / 5.2 inchAdjustable Hook and Loop fasteners. 3 – Layers ( Leather, Foam, Leather)Archery Arm Guard (Bracer) is used to protect the inside of the bow arm from being hit by the string and prevent clothing from catching the bowstring.What does an arm guard do in archery?It protects the archer's forearm against injury by accidental whipping from the bowstring or the fletching of the arrow while shooting, and also prevents the loose sleeve from catching the bowstring.Is an arm guard necessary for archery?Need an Armguard? Recurve archers still need an armguard to protect their forearms. After the arrow leaves a recurve bow, the bowstring strikes the forearm while bouncing back and forth, which you'll see in slow-motion videos. That contact isn't hard, but it can leave a red mark after a few shots.