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I just started gettinggood groups at 20yds , thing is i'm getting my bow restrung on saturday and need to know if my draw needs adjusting . Let me know fella's if my draw form is ok and if my draw is too long , if so by how much ? ( currently 28 1/2 " with nock ) .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrGPxC-584s

Thanks

Dave

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Draw looks to be about 1/2" too long plus what do you have against the bow your choking it with your bow hand;):D

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Thanks for the feedback Ausie , i don't actually squeeze the grip ( although it may look that way ) . My fingers are slack on the grip , but will refine it a bit more ;).

Dave

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Ausie,look at his hand again,his fingers are relaxed.

You might have too much palm into the grip but you form looks pretty good,but I agree that the draw is too long,atleast a 1/2" maybe more.


I did notice something you need to fix.The wrist strap is too tight.That will cause torque.The sling should just hang there and should only be used to keep you from dropping the bow.


I also don't like the bend in the wrist of the release hand.

I feel your wrist should look more like this.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bViuXcW-rAk

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looks like your draw is too long!

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looks fairly good , I agree with aussie , your grip needs work , your bow shoulder is slightly high , dial in your draw length , it looks slightly long . I do like that your release forearm seems to be inline with your arrow , your bow arm is very straight some shoot well that way , try the jacket you will hunt with out , if you get string slap use a gaurd

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Well you have my PM I sent before reading this so you know it's pretty damn accurate....look at the same responses above.;)

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Exactly my response to his PM prior to reading this thread. Good call Fox.

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Thanks


I see another problem.When you draw,you are not drawing to your anchor.You are leaning your head into the string,that is a no-no.

You shouldn't have to lean into the string,you should pull the string to your face and keep your head up.

In my video you can see me leaving my head still.You can also see me readjusting a full draw and that is also a no-no but I feel that because my shoulder blades are double jointed,I need to do this to assure me that I have proper bone to bone contact.Atleast I think that is why I do it.[&:]

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Again, I told him that in the PM, he'll comfirm it and I thought maybe cause his draw was 1/2" long or, in the PM I wondered if it were because of his glasses...I don't wear them. ?

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Thats not your chicken so why are you chokeing it? Did Rob tell ya that in a pm by chance?

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Draw may play a role in developing the habit but if not corrected,or atleast knowing it needs to be corrected,I believe it will transfer over when he gets the draw corrected.


I really don't think glasses have any bearing on the habit but I don't wear them either.

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Not exactly MOHO, I don't have a way with words like you do. [8D]

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Well im sure you already have heard this a time or two, but your draw looks to be i lil long.

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Lol thats one ugly fence...
Ryan.;)

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I think you look good you draw is a tad too long but form looks great

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Thanks Fella's , Rob pointedpretty much everything out in his PM . However i will take it all in and when new string is fittedand i practice some , i'll post another video .

That is some great form Fox , Cheers Rob .

Fence does need a bit of work :D

Dave

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Well you guys just helped me with something I was off about. The wrist strap I have kind of tight to keep my hand in but now I am going to loosen that puppy up and see what happens. Lot of times I do get that torque
and it was driving me nuts to figure out.

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OK, so now my $.02. Your now's draw length is about 1" or a little more too long. Note that your drawing arm is bent and the elbow is down. The arm should be straight from the elbow right through the wrist.

The arrow's nock should be approximately straight below you eye (vertically) and that's about where the back end of your fletching is.

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Well guys , i released my wrist strap and i think you may of hit nail on the head . 25 yds and the result .... happy chappy ;)

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yessir, I had the same thing, sling was too tight and I kept getting arrows going left from target now and then......

nice shooting, Bails.....


F.

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Tfox

I watch your video before you posted it, I say the skinney guy and I knew who it was!!!

TFox pointers he as given me have all been spot on!!! When it comes to shooting trust in the Fox I do.

Rob is ok also:D

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LMAO @ Germ , your have a way with words Gary . Your right tho , The Fox has form and i don't doubt the Robster either ;).

Cheers Frank , 1 minor adjustment = big improvement :D

Dave

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Just wait untill you get that draw length adjusted.


Also,try rotating the bow hand at more of an angle to get the palm off the grip.

I like to say to rotate the forearm out but not the elbow.

If I could ever get rid of my double set and get a bit cleaner release,I might try to get back into the competition game.:eek:

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Who you calling skinny?

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Well Rob , TFOX , what a result . i just got back from Pro shop with Gold Tip XT Hunters with quickspin speed hunters , new custom strings and cables ( draw reduced 1/2" )andnew wristsling ...oh and forearm guard . Paper tuned it , fine tuned it and first three shots went like this OMG i'm happy .

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Atta boy Dave. If you get a chance, post us another video and let us see the changes. You'll see your shooting improve. It's better to shoot a bow that might be slightly short than it is slightly long, perfect is always best.

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MY FRIEND USED TO OWN A BOW SHOP WHERE I USED TO DO SERVICE WORK,YOUR FORM IS GOOD BUT YOUR DRAW LENGTH SHOULD BE 27 1/2 ITS A FULL INCH TO LONG,PLUS WHEN YOUR BOW IS RESTRUNG YOU WILL HAVE TO RESITE YOUR PINS

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Will post another video tomorrow hopefully , shortened draw by 1/2" and feels more comfortable than before ( infact , feels great ) . I have had to reset 20yd pin and will do the rest tomorrow ( ran out of daylight today and also had to wrestle my kids , they go home tomorrow and i try to make most of my time with them ) .
The guys at the Merlin Archery centre were great , they gave everything the once over and even put new shims on the limbs for free( cuz they were worn ) . He's done a great job on the string and cables and the G/T XT hunters and quickspinswork amazing .
QAD ultra rest , quiver and new sight will see me done , thank goodness christmas is coming :D.

Dave

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Nice looking setup you got there our UK brother.

If you've set your 20 and you moved your whole sight plane ( all pins moved together and pin gap wasn't changed) I doubt you'll need to set anymore. They'll go with the the 20 and your speed wouldn't have changed enough to warrant a new pin gap.

Looking forward to the improved video. Congratulations.

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I love these kind of threads, i had issues with forearm slap. i asked and received tons of feed back through these forums, turns out i had to much palm on the grip and needed to rotate my forearm, I have not touched my forearm since and my shooting improved imensly, good work guys, TFOX, i expect some pointers from you at camp next week ;)

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One word; Terrible!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. Just messing with ya.
I would turn my hat back if you are looking for advice. You will look cooler and chics dig it.

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The only thing major thing i noticed is your draw is about 1/2inch to and inch too long other then that your form looks pretty good.

Oh and good to see you finally got yourself a bow. Where can you take it out hunting?

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Hey dont forget chicks dig scars to ;):eek:

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How is my friends form.[&:]

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you can never have enough form, in my opinion, the more forms you got, the better.......:D

F.

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Old pic, but I still like big racks. That's AWESOME form right there!:D:D

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, thats what i'm talkin about [8D]

Dave

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Well it was raining outside , so i brought my target indoors . 1/2 inch shorter draw ... result = 15yds , oh and 2nd shot deliberately below and to the right ( nearly robin hooded today ) . IS IT OK NOW :eek:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHX6m72QdTM

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She certainly makes a good case for the shorter bow. Looks like my 38" Pro Tec would develop an additional anchor point here. . . . . .