Stupid question : Wrist Sling
08-19-2002, 01:21 PM
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Stupid question : Wrist Sling
Wrist Sling: I'll probably get a lot of heat for this question, but what is it and how does it help you? (I know where it goes on the bow but I've never used one)
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08-20-2002, 10:24 AM
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RE: Stupid question : Wrist Sling
NJ, I'm thinking that you mean a wrist strap (or maybe that's just what I call it). I'm thinking a sling is more of a carrying device.
The wrist strap is meant to keep the bow from falling out of your hand after a shot. That's it.
Personally, I had one when I first started shooting compound and within a few years took it off. I was finding myself with some torqueing problems that the strap created. When I shoot I hold my bow very loosely, however not loose enough for the bow to fall out of my hand after the shot. A lot of people swear by them, but I don't.
Hope that helps.
The wrist strap is meant to keep the bow from falling out of your hand after a shot. That's it.
Personally, I had one when I first started shooting compound and within a few years took it off. I was finding myself with some torqueing problems that the strap created. When I shoot I hold my bow very loosely, however not loose enough for the bow to fall out of my hand after the shot. A lot of people swear by them, but I don't.
Hope that helps.
08-20-2002, 07:55 PM
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RE: Stupid question : Wrist Sling
It is probably too early to tell, but it may have been the best $8 investment I've made. I picked one up earlier today, attached it, and loosened my grip by about 50-60%, letting my bow almost rest in the "V" of my hand. After shooting 40-50 arrows this afternoon, it seems as if my tendency to fade right has disappeared - I tried to consciously allow my bow to fall forward and down a bit after the shot. I know that it seems rediculous to think the fix was that simple but I'll stick with it for now. Thanx for the advice.
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08-21-2002, 10:24 AM
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RE: Stupid question : Wrist Sling
I agree, if you like it and it works for you then stick with it. I have nothing against the strap or people who use it, but it wasn't for me. Some of the newer ones that are made look pretty nice - the one's that hold their shape. The one that I used didn't and collapsed when it wasn't on. It was a problem for me hunting with it because I don't hold my bow all the time, I place it on my lap. So, when I needed to pick up the bow I had to make sure that I slipped it one right. Kind of a little pain.
08-22-2002, 07:36 AM
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RE: Stupid question : Wrist Sling
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> You need to have the bow fall forward after the shot. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>
Do you mean that you let the bow fall into the strap after every shot? Or are you still holding the bow after the shot? If you don't actually let the bow go, then some gripping pressure must be applied.
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote><font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote> To shoot your bow properly you cannot grip the bow. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>
That is not entirely true. What is most important is that you keep your grip consistant. That is what traditional archers do. I would never even consider putting a wrist strap on any of my traditional bows. Maybe that is why I don't like one on my compound.
08-23-2002, 12:14 AM
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RE: Stupid question : Wrist Sling
When I grip after shooting, my arrows group high right of the mark. When I just allow the bow to rest in the 'V' between my left thumb and forefinger. when I release, I just allow the bow to fall forward. The proper push and pull the release hand continues rearward and thw bow falls low left . . . this indicates a proper follow through. With a strap, I never have to worry aboout my bow falling.
I find the strap as important as the nocking point . . . well almost!
Dick
I find the strap as important as the nocking point . . . well almost!
Dick
08-23-2002, 08:16 AM
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RE: Stupid question : Wrist Sling
<BLOCKQUOTE id=quote<font size=1 face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' id=quote>quote:<hr height=1 noshade id=quote>With a strap, I never have to worry aboout my bow falling. <hr height=1 noshade id=quote></BLOCKQUOTE id=quote></font id=quote><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2 id=quote>
Yup, that is exactly what the strap is suppose to be used for.
Yup, that is exactly what the strap is suppose to be used for.
