Help ! Damn release aids

[Mitcon]

Well I finally got a couple of release aids to try shooting with them. What a nightmare, anyone got a pic to give me any idea of form ? lol I do fine with fingers but I can't use exactly the same anchor point as the release aid gets in the way.

Also do you use the same draw length either way ? Any help or ideas you want to throw my way would certainly be welcomed.

[Howling Dog]

What type? wrist strap, handheld?
Yes draw length will probably alter.
Ken :D

[Mitcon]

lol, both a wrist/hand glove type release and a plain handheld thumb trigger type.

[XTfreak]

Got any pics of them? Or maybe make and model we can check out on a website?
Bill

[rudy]

My advice would be to stick to one type, and be patient. I had to change my anchor point and i shortened my draw length. Then put in heaps of practice.

[Wareagle]

With the index finger release or strap/glove, put your index finger knuckle under your ear, behind your jaw bone. with the thumb release, put the corner of your jaw bone between your 1st and 2nd knuckle.

[HOOD]

Mitcon if you want I can help you out here if you either want to come to my place or I come to yours.

[Mitcon]

That would be excellent of you Hood, I think I'll take you up on that offer mate. Gives me a chance to say howdy to you at last :wink: . As for your place or mine I'm happy for whatever works best for you and am just grateful for some help.

Many thanks for the input and tips guys. I need all the help I can get lol.

[Maltese Falcon]

Hi Mitcon,

I was always a finger shooter before trying a release aid and the first time I used one the bow flew out of my hand when I shot the arrow.

Then I used a Winn Free Flight C-12 release aid. This one is a glove type release aid that works by HOLDING pressure on the trigger when drawing back and aiming and relax your trigger hand until the arrow is released.

I find this type of release aid the most comfortable & natural for the finger type shooter.

I'll post some pics next week if you want.

Cheers

MF

[Sorehand]

i use the same one aswell MF because it was a very easy one to use when changing from fingers and makes drawing the bow very smooth and easy :D
cheers mic

[Mick Smith]

I'm completely ignorant when it comes to releases, as I've never used one. I'm curious though. How does a release generally effect your draw length? I assume they would make your draw length considerably shorter. :? I also assume that different releases might mean different draw lengths. :?

There's a young bloke near where I live, who's considering buying a compound with alll the bells and whistles. He asks me things, but I'm not into high tech stuff. Actually I'm a little concerned as I got him to draw one of my bows (a recurve) and I then told him what I thought his draw length was. Now he might go out and buy a compound with the wrong draw length, particularly if he decides to use a release. :shock: :?

Mick

[HOOD]

Mick I found that the release only changed my draw length -0.5"
I think it depends on the type of release being used and the way each person shoots.

[Mick Smith]

Thanks Mick, hopefully he will get some good advice before buying, rather then just buying something by mail order and then finding it's not suitable.

I tried to convert him to the kindred of the light, but he was too far gone to help. :lol:

Mick

[Kimall]

Mick he will see the light when he has the wisdom of age on his side. :wink:It does depend a fair bit on what type of release you use as a wrist type tends to shorten your draw length but a hand held is fairley close to finger length.IMHO.
Cheers KIM

[HOOD]

Thanks Mick, hopefully he will get some good advice before buying, rather then just buying something by mail order and then finding it's not suitable.

I tried to convert him to the kindred of the light, but he was too far gone to help. :lol:

Mick

Well Mitcon came over on Sat. and we managed to find a couple of issues with his form/release aid.
And he is now on the path to finding a perfect set up for himself.
I also gave him the directions to "THE LIGHT" after he had a few shots out of my 30# curve. Judging by his responce I think a curve will be on the cards soon :D
He's a top bloke with a great attitude to wards learning more.

[Mitcon]

Thanks again for having me over and helping me work out my problems Hood, I learnt a few things, enjoyed myself (top guy for those that don't already know him). Hmmm, the curve lol I was in the wifes ear about them as soon as I got home :twisted:

[jpbon]

Good stuff guys. I have to say myself that Hood is a top bloke, always willing to lend a hand. Good on you Hood!

[HOOD]

Never a problem boys.
I started out just like you's and had help from others so it's my turn to help out a few that ask for help.