String jerking forward
 

Anybody ever had problems with the string jerking forward while fully drawn? I've had this problem with my old bow and now my new one. I've been told that the draw length needs to be shortened. Makes sense I guess. I was just wondering if anybody else had this problem and what was done to correct it.

Thanks!

RE: String jerking forward
 

What bow are you shooting?

not looking to bash, but some bows can be easliy adjusted to help correct this.

RE: String jerking forward
 

How does the string jerk forward? Are you collapsing? Could be the wrong draw setting or a form issue. Can't tell unless I actually see it.

RE: String jerking forward
 

I had this problem when I got my first solo-cam. Many times its just a narrow valley and it takes some adjusting. It can also be a sign of to long a draw length.

With the radical valley, you can't let up at all. those who were use to shooting from the valley rather than the back wall had issues.

RE: String jerking forward
 

Could be a draw length adjustment (shorter) or it could be a tweak to the draw stop (longer) depends on if you're getting to the proper anchor point or going beyond it.

RE: String jerking forward
 

I had that problem with the Reflex i used to have. My draw length was perfect and it still wanted to creep. A guy that shot a hoyt told me that the cam 1/2 had a tendency to do that. So i got rid of it and bought my Bowtech, and i havent had any problems since.

RE: String jerking forward
 

It's a Drenalin. I had this problem with the bow I used before that, but not at first. I will draw back and while holding and aiming the string will jerk forward, and I think it is a matter of not hitting the back wall (too long of a draw length).

This weekend I am getting the string adjusted so it shortens my draw length a half of an inch. If that doesn't work, I will need a different cam allowing it be shortened even more. Hopefully that will do the trick.

I am alsousing a new release. The old one had a broken strap, so I just replaced it. I'm not happy with it and I'm going to try out a couple more while getting the draw length adjusted.

RE: String jerking forward
 

That hit the nail on the head as far as what I was thinking.

To me it sounds as though in order to anchor properly [for you], you're allowing the string to creep forward and not hitting the wall and holding it there. This causes the string, as you said, to jump forward.

My question is, who at the shop that you purchased the bow from allowed you to walk out of the store with a bow that wasn't properly fitted?

RE: String jerking forward
 

I would bet money it's your DL ..... I came from an old setup where I could pull the string after the break, past my anchor point 2" or more, to a dead stop bow after the break ... my DL went from 29" (so I thought) to 27 1/2. If your length is long at all, you will revert back to allowing the string to creep just a little ... and then ... BANG

RE: String jerking forward
 

Sounds like you are collapsing to me. As long as you are not drawing passed anchor and settling in. Which you wouldn't want to do anyway.

If you are drawing past anchor, and then settling in, then you need a draw length adjustment on your bow.

RE: String jerking forward
 

This weekend I am getting the string adjusted so it shortens my draw length a half of an inch.

1/2" by tweaking the string alone? make sure the cam is still in time when you're finished (should have to fudge the cable too to keep the cam timed properly- I think). This might (should) throw your ata and brace off spec.

Maybe someone with more string length tweaking savy can chime in......

RE: String jerking forward
 

This is exactly what is happening to me. I think after it is adjusted I will be right where I need to be and the undesirable movement will disappear.

Yep, this is the case!

Not necessarily, I've been shooting for years and haven't had this problem. In hindsight, I got a new string put on my old bow and started having that problem. The shooting grew worse over time.

Yes, the problem here is a new bow wasn't fitted to me properly, but I only jerked a couple times out of shooting many arrows; so the dealer didn't see any problems. It wasn't until I shot for a couple hours a week later that it became more evident. So I can cut him some slack there.

The dealer said that the string can be adjusted to shorten it a half inch, so hopefully that is all it will take.

I was once so comfortable shooting my old Mathews that any deer that came within range it was just a matter of me wanting the deer or not. As of late, it has been very frustrating not having that confidence. As far as upgrading, I had my old mathews since the mid 90's, so I figured it was time to upgrade. I do love my new bow. Man, has technology changed!!

RE: String jerking forward
 

I have had this happen to me before too. It actually caused me to miss a doe this year. My relase was stuck, i relaxed to shoot but my release didnt let go of the string and it jerked my arm forward. I woul definatley get it fixed before season. Looks like these guys got it covered on what to do...

RE: String jerking forward
 

Ive seen that problem and its usualy caused by too long of a draw, but it can also be the bow if it has at very small valley.