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Post by BT on Jul 6, 2007 7:04:10 GMT -5
This is why I prefer a high wrist position when shooting broadheads.
It is nearly impossible to grip the bow while doing so.
Unfortunately some bows have to thick of a grip or have configurations such as the Hoyt which do not permit it.
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smj
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Post by smj on Jul 6, 2007 7:12:22 GMT -5
I used to shoot 80 pounds - now I shoot at 70 pounds and get better speed than I ever saw at 80! Kind of fun to see how technology moves forward... I find that if I've not shot the compound for a while, I tend to push the knuckle of my thumb forward rather than leaving the hand loose. This puts torque on the riser and puts my arrows about 6 inches to the side at 40 yards. I have found that an open hand can take care of the grip problem, that and taking off the wooden grip from the bow. But that thumb is a sneak, I don't even realize I am doing it unless I think it through before I shoot! I guess I don't do this with my longbow... Different grip, different form.
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royden
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Post by royden on Jul 7, 2007 7:18:35 GMT -5
I know exactly what you mean smj - I see a number of people with open grips but the knuckle of the thumb is twisting the riser - good point to watch out for! Thanks!
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Post by Nencop on Jul 10, 2007 3:51:43 GMT -5
Well Royden, as you know, pulling back a bow uses muscles that the average guy doesn't use that often. My brother in law is an absolute monster, he's huge, no much fat either, but he can't get my bow to the half way point. Just another good reason to sling arrows, work muscles the average guy doesn't! ;D
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