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Post by Buckslayer on Nov 3, 2007 22:55:48 GMT -4
some guys still use the old fingers,but now a days thats kinda a thing of the past.try em out before you buy one and buy the best that you can afford.these products give you a true release aids in follow through thus creating a better shot.maintains a clean crisp constant release everytime if you do your part..
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Post by cmreed on Nov 16, 2007 16:16:20 GMT -4
Couldn't agree more. IMO your release is the biggest part of your equipment. Don't let the prices scare ya because they are pricey, but you get what you pay for and don't settle for the OK ONE get the one that you liked the best.You won't be sorry.
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Post by tedlebo on Jan 1, 2008 10:32:39 GMT -4
I have to fully agree on this one. Get the best you can, whatever brand you choose. There are many very good ones available, both wrist strap and hand held styles. If you are looking at that 19.95 special at walmart, put your wallet away because you will regret it. Probably in only a few months.
Ted
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Post by bfisher on Jan 1, 2008 21:25:00 GMT -4
I agrre with you guys. A release can help trmendously in achieving better accuracy quicker for a beginning shooter.
I'll take exception to them always being better, though, and explain why.
Probably 20 years ago I was hunting in NJ with my brother. He had dropped me off at a location and I had to hike about 1/2 mile, put my stand on a tree, and climb up to get settled. My brother continued to his hunting site about 1 1/2 miles from me.
I got up the tree OK and got everything settled in, hauled my bow up and then reached into my fanny pack for my release. It wasn't there. Then I rememberede that I had been practicing the evening bfore and it was in the back of my truck.
If you know anything about release vs fingers you know that there is no way to make any kind of ethical shot with fingers if the bow is set up for release. So there I was sitting around watching game mozy by.
Lesson learned? I always carry a spare release, but have sometimes thought about going back to fingers for hunting. I used to always shoot a tab, but if I forgot my tab I think my fingers could make that one shot if necessary.
What say you?
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Post by XMan on Jan 15, 2008 20:14:11 GMT -4
If you're going to invest in a release. Buy yourself a back tension release. There are makes and models of all types. 2 fingers, 3 fingers, and 4 finger releases. So it will cover a wide variety of hand sizes etc. Yes they can get expensive. Tru-Ball Releases has a few that you can get between 50-70 dollars. That's not to bad considering. It'll give you a smoother release and will also give you better form and will make you aim a lot better. Give them a shot you can't go wrong.
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Post by boxie30 on Jan 16, 2008 9:17:00 GMT -4
Xman I agree with you about the back tension release you can't go wrong.... although I'd never use one during hunting situations only with target and 3-d shooting
The first time I tried one I was skeptical and when it went off I was startled and new it was a terrible shot only to find I had shot the center of the bull, my perception on those style of releases changed very quickly
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Post by XMan on Jan 16, 2008 10:03:51 GMT -4
I use one all the time. If you're using back tension push/pull you can time your shot just as using a index or thumb trigger. It's all the same shot no matter which release you use. If you're setting off your release using BT and not punching the trigger it's the same shot. Try it boxie30.
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Post by cmreed on Jan 16, 2008 12:24:00 GMT -4
Xman back tensions are the ticket if you are experianced with releases but I would not recommend telling someone to just go buy one and use it because there is alot more to them than that. The bow you are using needs to be set up right for draw lenghth, do you have a good wall to draw against and ferther more you need do understand the hole concept other than just putting one in your hand because I saw many guys get hurt that way. I use 3 stans all set to different settings because you never want to know when that shot is going to go off and if you do your not shooting it properly. I also recommend them to people as long as myself or someone that uses them can teach them first so they don't hurt themselves or anyone around them.
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Post by whitetail101 on Jan 16, 2008 13:33:44 GMT -4
seen guys shooting back tension at the club either put an arrow through the ceiling or bounce it off the floor. I prefer the trigger release for all my shooting. I use the Loop Hook release from WinArchery. I use it for my 3D shooting and my bowhunting.
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jan 16, 2008 19:52:42 GMT -4
always loved that release whitetail. seemed to have trouble with the wrist straps, somehow i always seemed to jerk the bow with one.
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Post by XMan on Jan 17, 2008 10:27:54 GMT -4
Don't get me wrong. You must have someone to train you to shoot a BTR properly. You can't get around that accidental firing every now and then until you become proficient with the release. It's not that you are rushing the shot when in an hunting situation. When you push/pull you can still time your shot without knowing when it fires. It may be a shorter time frame than in a 3D situation but still using proper form, BT, aiming and shot placement. If you are trained properly from the start even though you may decide on shooting an Index, Thumb Trigger, etc. You'll know what a proper shot is and that your shooting good form.
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Post by XMan on Jan 17, 2008 10:34:14 GMT -4
I also use 3-4 different releases to practice. One is even a index release by Carter. I have one set with a clicker and one without. I notice instantly when I blow the shot either by bad form, loss of concentration, etc. If I'm shooting properly I almost don't even notice which release I'm using. The shot is the same.
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Post by hilbre on Jan 19, 2008 20:51:12 GMT -4
Scott......or maybe a Scott. Scott is pretty good too:^))))
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Post by XMan on Jan 21, 2008 13:17:36 GMT -4
Scotts, Carter, Tru-Ball, etc are all good releases. When you are beginning you're going to have a lot of early releases. It takes some time to get use too. With the proper traing this can be minimized. Once you got it down you're on your way. From there start with your form, then your aiming process. Take all these steps in a slow fashion. If you take 6 months to a year with training on a BTR. And if you have good yardage judgement you may have a chance to become a world champion one day.
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Post by XMan on Jan 21, 2008 13:42:52 GMT -4
Bearslayer I'm not telling anyone to just go out and buy a BTR. I meant that if you are going to start shooting at a certain level fom beginner to advanced. If you are serious about shooting archery there are various levels of BTR's on the market and various price levels. As I said with the proper training the pops in the chops will be minimized. That can't be avoided it's part of the game. I lost a little blood on several ocasions and it wasn't even a BTR. Malfunctions of releases happens. A BTR will teach you how a shot is supposed to be performed. Once you learn that even an index release can be shot with the same principal as the BTR releases. It's the individuals preference of what he/she wants to shoot down the road.
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