MOmightymite

When i posted pics of my new guardian some of the people questioned the shooting from the string and how it was pinching off the nock. Well i made some changes. I went from a 26.5" draw to a 25.5" draw with a d-loop. I wanted to post some pics to see what you pros think about my changes. Now if you say my draw is still too long remember I can only go to a 25" for the Guardian, but i have to say i am shooting some really tight groups how my setup is now.


and a close up

Rob/PA Bowyer

I would recommend not forcing your fingers open in your bow hand. Allow the hand to relax. Close the mouth because as mobow mentioned, the flies. Nock looks much better and safer.

mobow

I'm by far an expert, but I still say you're too long....But mostly, you need to relax. Your bow hand is too rigid, and while you don't want your bow arm locked out straight, that's too much bend if you ask me....So maybe if you straighten that arm out a little your DL will bebetter?? Maybe???

I was gonna mention the flies, but........I'm just sayin...

MOmightymite

Thanks Mo and Rob. I took the pic in my room with no target and was a little worried about shooting a hole through the wall on accident.

Rob...i had a guy at the shop i went to today helping me shoot and he said to put more force into my bowhand. Why would he tell me that?

oh and the mouth thing...well i cant help that. It's habit from putting the arrow in the corner of my mouth.

mobow

I guess the force he's talking about is from push/pull.....You pull with your release hand, and push with your bow hand.....But I'm not really sure that' what he was referring to.

Rob/PA Bowyer

The biggest flaw in most archers today is the bow hand. It should be as relaxed as can be without losing the bow. Any torque, pressure in the bow hand will esculate the loss of the arrow down range. I don't know why anyone would tell you to put more force in the the bowhand. The fingers should curl around the bow naturally, not gripped, not open but curled.

Rob/PA Bowyer

Agreed, that would be in the bow arm, not hand wouldn't you agree?

Len in Maryland

I see something that I addressed in one of my seminars last year. I'll just hold back to see if someone else sees what I see.

mobow

Yes, Rob, I agree.

Len, are you referring to his head leaning forward, not in line w/ his spine?

MichaelHunsucker

Dang man, you gotta a short DL...how tall are you?