RE: Release types, Advantages and Disadvantages?
Until these threads I FORGOT that I am in the market for a new release.
I only bowhunt (no 3-dtournies or spots) at this time so I'm not down with the target modelsor trying to squeeze every minute fraction of accuracy out of my set-up.
My Tru-ball tornado has a velcro strap that I no longer care for and the head has too much slack in it where it attaches to the shaft- making it flop around and somewhat noisy. I do however LOVE tha open and close action of the jaws for hunting situations. No accidentaly triggering the release while looking around.
My scott mongoose has the buckle strap, which I like, but I can't stand the jaws always flopping open while I'm on stand anytime my finger remotely gets near the trigger. I like to sit with my release attatched to the loop and fingers resting inside the string. Sure I unhook from time to time, but for the most part I'm ret-to-go while on stand.
I haven't tried a thumb release in a long time, but started out with one many moons ago and will reconsider giving one a shot.
The trigger open and trigger close style release is what I want, with a buckle strap, tight jaw closure, no slop where the head meets the shaftand plenty of adjustability.
Anybody know the release I'm after?