Gripping too loosely?

[thenuge15]

I have asked some questions involving bow grip here before but I am still debating on whats best. I used to shoot with my fingers just lightly resting on the riser, then I started really getting into shooting and started reading about different grips. I started loosening up my grip so just my thumb and index finger were touching. Then one day I shot and my bow jumped out of my hands! I realized that I loosen my fingers after the shot because i'm afraid if I keep them tight I'll torque my bow. I don't want a wrist sling so please don't suggest that. For those of you who shoot like this how do your fingers end up after the shot? Also I used to shoot fine with them lightly resting on the riser should I go back to this or will it always pose a potential torqueing risk if I ever want to get really good at shooting. Thanks for the help-Sam

[cwilks15]

I had the same problem when I started using a looser grip. I tried the wrist sling but hated it. I went back to pulling the string with the bow grip against my palm with an open hand then lightly wraping the thumb and fore finger around. I have been very consistent and have had no problems with torque. I would stick with it if it is working for you. I have yet to drop my bow or even come close with this style.

Good luck!!!

[thenuge15]

cwilks15,

When you shoot does your thub and index finger come apart? If not then aren't you kind of gripping the bow to hard?

[AKDoug]

Why no wrist sling? Mine stands up on it's own and when I grab the bow it automatically goes right behind my hand. No tightening, no messing around with it. I can't imagine a way to shoot a bow without a true no torque grip without a thumb or wrist sling.

[thenuge15]

Sometimes I hang my bow and if its late season than I am wearing big gloves. I do not want my big fold-back gloves to get caught in there when a deer comes.