ORIGINAL: GPMD
Axle to axle my new Bear is almost a full foot shorter than my old PSE. I'm shooting 10lbs more draw weight and the new bow has the string loop which my old bow didn't. I shoot with a release, my old one just broke before I got the bow so I am shooting with a new release but I don't think that would be the issue. Im pretty sure I'm 29" draw but now I guess I have my doubts. I've shot a 29" bow for 13 years without any issues before getting this one. I thought it could be my grip since the handle is also thinner but I actually went as far as opening my hand up and just pretty much keeping my thumb and index finger to balance everything out. My form has always been good but could making the jump up 10-12lbs in draw weight have anything to do with it? Maybe my form is suffering because i made the jump in one shot?
Certainly, jumping this much weight at once can cause some issues, not to exclude over-torquing and gripping, which may get you locking your arm out to make sure you get the bow back. Once it's locked, it's in danger. As was said though, post a pic of you at full draw, and more answers may be on the way. I personally don't like "loops" because I feel like I'm potentially going to bust it. Seen a guy knock some teeth loose once that way, made up my mind in a HURRY!!