Form Question
 

So i started shooting this new bow... Every time i shoot the string slapps me on the forearm,

My elbow is not locked when i shoot and the local shop said that the draw length is approriate for me.

Oh ya and i just bought an arm guard

So my question
How do i fix this?
How bad for the sting is it?
And any thing else that i should know.

THanks a bunch
Pines

RE: Form Question
 

Walk it off!

RE: Form Question
 

Sounds like your pro shop isn't being honest with you.

Most timesstring slap is caused by a draw length that is too long.

I think its worse for your arm than it is the string.

RE: Form Question
 

I tend to agree here. Too long ofa draw is most likely the culprit, especially if your elbow isn't locked. My wife slapped her arm alot when she first started, and her grip was at fault. If you turn your hand so the meat of your thumbs is there the grip is, that will turn your elbow out. slightly and should get you enough clearance. I would check the draw first though.

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I have a question.....and I'm serious.....

If your arm isn't locked.....and you're utilizing correct form......EVEN IF your draw length is too long....HOW IN THE WORLD CAN YOU SLAP YOUR ARM WITH YOUR STRING?

I can't see it happening.

RE: Form Question
 

That's pretty common when first starting out for some reason. Same thing happens in traditional archery also.

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If your draw length is right then when you're are at full draw rotate your elbow out away from the string.

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snap some full draw pics for us

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Just curious what the brace height is onyour bow. If you have a bow with a rather short brace height, it could amplify any small imperfections in form and incorrect draw length.

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I agree passthru, an STS will probably solve the problem if it happens to be the BH.