Wrist vs. Hand releases...
07-31-2007 | 04:23 PM
#11
Typical Buck
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From: Charleston, SC.
RE: Wrist vs. Hand releases...
All good coments, just be carefull hunting with a thumb release in a tree stand. Don't drop it like I did. I am using the scott sabertooth now, and I love it. The trigger is further up, so your draw length is a little longer.
07-31-2007 | 04:51 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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From: England , UK
RE: Wrist vs. Hand releases...
Hi Matt , if you were'nt so far away i would swap ya . I just picked up my first bow and it came with thumb release and i can see it taking some getting used too .
I will persivere and you never know i may like it . its very easy to flick release while drawing , if your an amatuer like me [8D].
I will persivere and you never know i may like it . its very easy to flick release while drawing , if your an amatuer like me [8D].
ORIGINAL: Cougars09
I am assuming you mean by hand releases, a thumb trigger? MOST hunters and everyday shooters will prefer a wrist strap because of it's simplicity. However, target shooters will use a thumb trigger or a straight backtension release. Personally, I am using a Scott wrist strap release right now, but I'm wanting to get a quality thumb trigger soon. know quiet a few people who use thumb triggers for hunting andI probably would aswell if I had one. As a beginner, I would recommend starting out with a basic caliper wrist strap, they are easy to use. If you want anymore info feel free to pm me. I can try to help you as much as I can.
I am assuming you mean by hand releases, a thumb trigger? MOST hunters and everyday shooters will prefer a wrist strap because of it's simplicity. However, target shooters will use a thumb trigger or a straight backtension release. Personally, I am using a Scott wrist strap release right now, but I'm wanting to get a quality thumb trigger soon. know quiet a few people who use thumb triggers for hunting andI probably would aswell if I had one. As a beginner, I would recommend starting out with a basic caliper wrist strap, they are easy to use. If you want anymore info feel free to pm me. I can try to help you as much as I can.
07-31-2007 | 04:57 PM
#13
Boone & Crockett
Joined: May 2005
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From: Burleson Texas
RE: Wrist vs. Hand releases...
I wouldn't ever go back to a wrist release. But if you can try them both, and see what suits you.
One word of advise. Don't get one because it cost less. You will get what you pay for. Good releases aren't cheap.
One word of advise. Don't get one because it cost less. You will get what you pay for. Good releases aren't cheap.
07-31-2007 | 05:22 PM
#14
Thread Starter
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From: Idaho
RE: Wrist vs. Hand releases...
Well I jumped into the thumb releases whole hog and purchased a Carter Chocolate Addiction four finger. It has a curved, not flat grip. It felt like a natural extension of my hand. The trigger release feels real light, and it looks to be quite adjustable. I will go out and try shooting it tonight. Thought since the Carter manufacturing complex is just a few miles from here, I would stay with the local business. Thanks for all the help.
08-02-2007 | 06:15 AM
#16
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Wrist vs. Hand releases...
The ability to pull different weights is mostly because with the thumb release you have to hold the weight in your fingers, with a strap/wrist you don't. Takes a bit of getting use to but you will soon be able to draw it easily.
For the guy who said he would flick the trigger, easy solution, don't put your thumb on the trigger.
do yourself a favor and set the thumb trigger to have no travel in it before it fires, if it has travel you will feel it during the pressure build up to firing it and it could lead to target panic. You want it to break clean without any movement before the break.
For the guy who said he would flick the trigger, easy solution, don't put your thumb on the trigger.
do yourself a favor and set the thumb trigger to have no travel in it before it fires, if it has travel you will feel it during the pressure build up to firing it and it could lead to target panic. You want it to break clean without any movement before the break.
08-06-2007 | 02:41 AM
#17
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From: Idaho
RE: Wrist vs. Hand releases...
Thanks for the advice Bob. The factory setting on this Carter release already seems to have almost no travel. Sometimes it seems more like I touch off the release telepathically rather than physically. Just have to be real careful when drawing the bow to not have my thumb anywhere near the trigger.
