Arm slap
07-11-2006, 03:03 PM
#1
Nontypical Buck
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 1,088
Arm slap
Got a new Bowtech Mighty Mite. Never had a problem with slapping my arm, but now I hit it all the time. I've read that this is called by a draw length that is a tad too long. Any info?? Thanks.
07-11-2006, 03:34 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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RE: Arm slap
Could be, yes. If your bow arm is locked straight, you virtually guarantee yourself a slap in the arm. Another possibility is your stance. Take your back foot, the one farthest from the target, and move it about half a step forward, creating a more open stance. This will also help.
07-11-2006, 04:42 PM
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Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Oct 1998
Location: Hughesville, PA USA
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RE: Arm slap
It's not necessarily draw length but definately check it, even with draw length it comes down to form. I can shoot bows that are overdrawn in length and still not slap my arm, it doesn't mean my form is perfect, I just know how to get around it. You might not be accustom to the brace height if it differs from previous bows and your bow arm might be too straight, wrong wrist position ect...
The best way for us to tell anything isn't by word of mouth but if you could post a pic at full draw many here can get you straightened out.
My buddy shooting his Trykon the other day, same thing..slapping his wrist, I stood behind him, adjusted his form, no more slap...his groups tightened as well.
The best way for us to tell anything isn't by word of mouth but if you could post a pic at full draw many here can get you straightened out.
My buddy shooting his Trykon the other day, same thing..slapping his wrist, I stood behind him, adjusted his form, no more slap...his groups tightened as well.
07-11-2006, 06:08 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Arm slap
If I'm not careful I always get my arm. I always lock my arm out if I don't make an effort to remember not to do it. Cost me a deer once so after that I rarly hit my arm any more. Also check your grip sometimes a too high a grip will do it.
07-11-2006, 06:18 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 3,073
RE: Arm slap
ORIGINAL: Oneshot7
ohh rob the dreaded double post lol but i used to have that problem...... til i adjusted my form
ohh rob the dreaded double post lol but i used to have that problem...... til i adjusted my form
Draw Length Too Long or Stance Too Closed, good recipes for slapping your arm.
07-11-2006, 06:20 PM
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Missoula,MT
Posts: 307
RE: Arm slap
could be a combination of things like draw length,form,etc.I only hit my arm twice and that was enough for me.Now I use an arm guard more so to keep my sleeves from my hunting jacket or long sleeve shirts from catching.Good Luck.
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