well after almost 3 years of lurking this great site, i have decided to actually make a post. i am currently contemplating switching to shooting fingers from shooting a mechanical release. (its just one less piece of equipment to worry about, or two if you count carrying a spare release. ) so, just a few questions...first, any reason this would be a bad idea? second, is there anyone out there that has made the transition, and what were your thoughts? third, getting into the technical aspect of shooting with fingers, what "holding" method do you use, the split finger or the three fingers under (or any other method for that matter?) how about pros and cons of each? and finally, (before i wear out my welcome , how about the actual release of the arrow, do you physically "open" up your fingers to let the arrow go or do you relax your fingers and let the arrow slip passed them? is there any reason why one way is better than the other?

btw, OT, i just want to say, this is a wonderful place full of knowledge and experiences. i've learned a lot here.