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Post by XMan on Jun 7, 2011 15:07:00 GMT -4
A small but important notation. I know numerous archers who when shooting set their sight just to the left of their string in order to shoot straight at the target. If you are shooting this way. Your draw length is not set correctly. Most archers are shooting way too long of a draw length in order to obtain faster speed. If you shoot a gun or rifle you align the sight as close to straight as possible. It's the same with a bow. If you find yourself shooting this way I can guarantee you are shooting with improper form. 9 times out of 10 you'll have to shorten your draw length to bring your sight alignment to proper position. so set your pin in-line with your string and go from there. Make sure you're touching the string with the tip of your nose and have a solid anchor. You will definitely see the difference of what I'm saying about your form. Now there are exceptions if there are eye issues that you may have to shoot that way other than that you should not be shooting that way.
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Post by callmaker60 on Oct 8, 2011 21:42:31 GMT -4
Great tip!
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Post by terasec on Oct 9, 2011 11:27:23 GMT -4
Good point, Many have their bows already set straight from the box or shop, and try to adjust their shooting to match te bow, most times you have to adjust the bow to match your shooting. Their are good shops that can set you up correctly the first time, But many times still needs further adjustment. I have dropped my bow from 70 to 60# for a few reasons, I am also now taking an inch off my draw length, Has taken me 5 yrs, to realize I will be a little more comfortable with an inch less. Even though I shoot fine with current setup.
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Post by XMan on Oct 12, 2011 9:20:20 GMT -4
I'm glad to see you went with a shorter draw length. There is a very high percentage of archers who are shooting too long of a draw length. Also unless you are out west hunting and have to shoot longer distances and need a higher weight. Other than that just for recreational shooting you don't need to shoot 70lbs. With the proper set up (arrow to match the bow set up). You can still shoot out to 50 yards with a flat shooting arrow in any competition with a 60 lb set up.
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