String slapping my arm

brown_boy09 · 02-24-2009, 05:50 PM

I haven't really shot my bow since the end of deer season so it's been a few months since I have shot. Today I shot about 30 arrows and the majority of the shots the string would slap my arm. It has never done this is the past and I was just curious why my bow would start to do this. I didn't know if it was because I haven't shot in a while or what

Thanks,
Kash

MathewsShooter30 · 02-24-2009, 05:54 PM

could just be a loose fitting jacket??? Mine did the same thing and i had to wear an arm guard until i got a new drop away rest and it didn't do it anymore

MathewsShooter30 · 02-24-2009, 05:55 PM

if you haven't noticed yet it throws the accuracy of the bow off badly every time it hits your arm

mfd1027 · 02-24-2009, 06:04 PM

First thing I think of with string slap is trying to shoot a bow that doesn't fit you because the draw length is too long. Second is your grip. You may need to do one of those " how's my form" threads here to have the guys in the know take a look at it. Now is a real good time to figure out the problem.

Dan

joemr1288 · 02-24-2009, 06:24 PM

When I first started shooting archery last year I had the same problem with the string hitting my arm. I then figured out that it was becuase I was gripping it wrong. Try gripping it differently or have someone more experienced with archery watch your form and see if they notice anything you may be doing wrong.

brown_boy09 · 02-24-2009, 06:27 PM

Haha....ya I can see where it throws my sights off...cause my 30yd pin was about 10in higher than it is normal. I might have to look into getting a post on here about my form. Thanks! Kash

patchholder · 02-24-2009, 06:44 PM

Evidently the last time you were shooting it din't hit your arm and now it is, if it is'nt clothing then it has got to be a inconstant form, yah it would be a good idea to check out a how is my form thread.

OHbowhntr · 02-24-2009, 07:20 PM

Spot on, Patch, SPOT ON!!!

It's likely grip if you don't normally do this. If you are "choking" the bow, you pull your forearm into the "line of fire" almost automatically. If I use a "high wrist grip," I can shoot a 31" bow, but I'm only a true 29" draw based on my wingspan. Check out this link: http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/featu...grip/index.htm It has some good info on grip. But you also need to make sure your form is CONSISTENT. I shoot a few arrows at least 5 days a week. It might only be 4-5 some days, but I get a few arrow flying out of my bows to make sure I'm keeping the "muscle memory" and form consistent.

hatchet jack · 02-25-2009, 07:21 AM

Make sure you break your elbow some. Your arm I would say is to straight and locked. That might be part of your problem!

hatchet Jack

OHbowhntr · 02-25-2009, 07:27 AM

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Make sure you break your elbow some. Your arm I would say is to straight and locked. That might be part of your problem!

hatchet Jack

Actually Jack, with the right grip, you can LOCK your arm out and still be "safe," but I agree a slight break is certainly beneficial. This is part of how I was able to shoot a 31" bow when a 29" is what fits me.