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This should give you all a laugh. I was just shooting the old tribute having a good time at 50 yards. I went to pull back and ended up giving my self a fat lip and a bloody nose.[:@] Once I got my wits about my I looked over my bow, my string loop was still their and the release is still in good function. So with some care I tried aging with the same results (did not hit myself as hard);). So I think my string loop has frayed enough that the it slips through the little gap in the release. I was going to have the loop replaced but it did not look that bad so I waited. Going to bring it in this week. Once the pain goes away I am going to attach my release to the string itself and see what the problem is. At least it did not happen at the 3-D shoot yesterday, no one was around to hear the words I said.

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put a new loop on it and that should solve the problem .I was trying a new release one time and it slipped as i was partily back and punched my self so i know what you mean [:@]






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I had a loop fail on me with a handheld releae a few years ago...Gave me a mouth full of metal and a bloody lip.[:@] Now I make sure to replace my loops every few months whether they need it or not. Loop material is cheap and the alternative hurts.:D

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ok let me get this straight, u go to pull ur bow back ...slip... punch urself in the face?

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I like BowHunterJim's version the best! LMAO :D;)



Usually when I mess up like that there is about 1000 people watching me when it happens! :eek:

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I have punched myself in the mouth more times than I care to remember. However, each time I did it I was using the old style Stanislowski Back Tension Releases. Since I know how good it feels, I now use a hook type release with my loop instead of a caliper style. I have seen several people do just what you did using caliper realeases with loops. It also makes you pretty cautious as you draw back, you know what I mean.

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I did the same thinglast year. My string loop got wore out so it would fit between the hooks on the release. The first shot I went to pull back and punched myself in the face and lost my arrow. Then I wondered what happened so I drew back again and the same exact thing happened. I lost 2 arrows and gave myself a fat lip and blood was running out of my mouth lol. Live and Learn

Die Hard

26 Days!

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LMAO.... Diehardhunter you definitely live by your signature don't ya? "If at first you don't succeed, Reload!"

Were your eyes watering too bad the second time around that you couldn't make it a third? :( :D

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I nearly TKO'd myself about 5 times in a row the first (and last) time I tried a back tension release. But it did teach me one exceedingly valuable lesson. Draw to your shoulder and then, once you hit full draw, raise your release hand to anchor. That way if the release prefires or slips during the draw, you hit yourself in the chest and not in the mouth.:)

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rank, glad to hear nothing more than your pride was really wounded...

You mention having to take your bow in... If you're interested, this will save you that hassle:

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2185934&mpage=1&key=tie%2cloop&a mp;#2185934

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Happened to me. I droped the bow, and it landed on the sight. The little plastic window that covers the fiber broke; no biggie.

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lol i think thats the jist(sp?) of it. LMAO great summary

ive done this once using a thumb release on my bow fishing bow, IN MY ROOM. good thing an arrow was nocked, for the bow anyway, bad thing for my carpet. about half of the arrow was buried under my carpet, pulled it out and responded to my mom yelling what was that " i dropped my bow":eek: i felt half retarded but atleast i was woken up as to what style release i would NOT be using EVER again. lol

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You may need to look into a new release.

I know the old Scott caliper releases were bad about the loops slipping through when they got worn.

There are some loop specific releases now that are shorter and can not slip through no matter what because they have a hook instead of calipers.

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I did this with a Carter Chocalate addiction, and a Zenith back tension. Still shoot them both , but when using them, I do what Arthur P describes. I bled pretty good both times, not fun.[&:]

Shane

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LETS SEE THE PICTURE OF THE FAT LIP EH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LMAO!!!!!

I CAN ONLY HOPE THIS DOEN'T HAPPEN TO ME AND IF IT DOES I WONT POST IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WELL MAYBE I WILL.

IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE RIGHT??????

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I was "testing" a new string loop that I put on and it slipped thru the release and shot an arrow thru the wall in the living room... good thing the misses wasn't around. Oh well it happes to the best of us..

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Get a gator jaw release. its a release that clips onto both above the knock and below the knocking point. It doesnt use a string loop but it covers the same principle. I used to shoot one until it was stolen along with my bow. Now I use a string loop but speaking of that Im going to go by me a new one. I dont want to punch myself in the face. Im not a very good fighter.:eek:[8D]

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I think I responded to you in the Gear Section Forum regarding back tension releases. Apparently you didn't read what I said or didn't understand it. The new back tension releases have a safety on them that prevents them from going off as you draw. They will not fire until you release the safety. Then it is just a matter of pulling through the shot and it will fire. I also don't believe you have ever shot a back tension release or you might tone down some of your comments. They are not for everyone. But, if any shooter works with one long enough to be accomplished with it, he will be a better shooter. Also, even though I don't hunt with one at the present, I can get a shot off just as fast as you can with your trigger release and without punching. I once watched Randy Ulmer shoot a true back tension release at an electrical moving turkey and he center punched the bird for a ten. Don't get me wrong. I am not advocating that everyone run out and get a back tension release. However, they are a valid option and certainly can get the job done. Also, if you think I would use any piece of equipment that might reduce my chances at that "once in a lifetime buck or bull", you must be smoking something that I wouldn't touch.

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At least it happened to you while you were target shooting. I did the same thing while drawing back on an antelope. I got about half way and I guess I was excited and accidently toched the trigger and whack, right in the nose with the back of my hand. The arrow made it about half way to the antelope and the two guys with me were all laughing.

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Thanks for the post Greg, and to all who help me not feel that dumb. I think I am going to be a little paranoid for the first few shots. Haven't told my hunting Buddy's yet and dont know if I will:D

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LOL... you guys crack me up. Now that I've got a good laugh out of this, my karma will kick in and I'll knock out one of my teeth tonight.

Ken