ORIGINAL: Len in Maryland
Here's a test to see what difference it makes in arrow torque. Have someone draw the bow to full draw with a loop and hold it there. Put your finger under the arrow just behind the rest and push up. You'll notice that you can lift the arrow easily.
Now let the bow down and put the release under the loop to similate drawing it without using a loop. Have the bow pulled to full draw again and perform the same test. You will now see how much downward pressure is put on the arrow.
The longer draw lengths with the shorter ATA bows will really put pressure/bend on the arrow.
so your saying the down pressure keeps the arrow on the rest.goooooooooood