"another" thumb trigger release question
01-05-2008 | 11:16 AM
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Dominant Buck
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"another" thumb trigger release question
I have a theory.....so here goes....
I'm having some difficulties learning this new thumb release. My theory is....there's a minute timing difference in when I fire the shot vs. when I fired the shot with my index finger trigger.
My theory is.....this is affecting my "float" abilities to hit where I'm aiming (i.e. it's making me less accurate).
Does this make any sense? Did I explain that correctly?
I'm having some difficulties learning this new thumb release. My theory is....there's a minute timing difference in when I fire the shot vs. when I fired the shot with my index finger trigger.
My theory is.....this is affecting my "float" abilities to hit where I'm aiming (i.e. it's making me less accurate).
Does this make any sense? Did I explain that correctly?
01-05-2008 | 01:03 PM
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Typical Buck
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
In my experince with my four finger thumb release, the opposite was the case. I feel like it has more than improved my shooting! Where I would get extreme trigger panic with the index finger release style, I am able to curb the panic with the thumb style and the my accuracy has been obvious.
I don't think that there is even MINUTE timing difference, and if so not near enough to cause you to float much IMO. If you are floating too much, youmight need towork on your breathing control. Good luck!
I don't think that there is even MINUTE timing difference, and if so not near enough to cause you to float much IMO. If you are floating too much, youmight need towork on your breathing control. Good luck!
01-05-2008 | 01:39 PM
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
Not that I have been bow hunting long enough to know myself....but a friend who does competitive archery said the thumb release provides for more of a surprise release....in that you're not exactly sure when the release will...well release. He said this was supposed to make a person more accurate, and prevent those high tension trigger moments. Maybe this is what you are experiencing, but you're not accustomed to it.??
01-05-2008 | 02:08 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
Might be it reallyis a timing issue, kinda following on with BOSS-2's thoughts. I'd bet you were anticipating the release with your old one and you haven't learned the timing of this thumb trigger well enough to anticipate it yet. Those surprize releases can bemurder onsomeone who's used to anticipating the shot.
Also,it's likely you aren't used to using a different batch of muscles to trigger the release, haven't really gotten comfortable with the little shift in youranchor yet,and you're just weirded out a little. It's going to take some time and practice.
Also,it's likely you aren't used to using a different batch of muscles to trigger the release, haven't really gotten comfortable with the little shift in youranchor yet,and you're just weirded out a little. It's going to take some time and practice.
01-05-2008 | 04:21 PM
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
Thanks for the thoughts.
Sometimes....it's weird....it just goes off. Not really like I'm "shocked".....but "surprised" would fit.
I shot better today than I did last time. I did some drills with the release and a piece of string (no bow) that seems to have helped.
I'm gonna keep pluggin' with it.
Sometimes....it's weird....it just goes off. Not really like I'm "shocked".....but "surprised" would fit.
I shot better today than I did last time. I did some drills with the release and a piece of string (no bow) that seems to have helped.
I'm gonna keep pluggin' with it.
01-05-2008 | 09:28 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
Might be it reallyis a timing issue, kinda following on with BOSS-2's thoughts. I'd bet you were anticipating the release with your old one and you haven't learned the timing of this thumb trigger well enough to anticipate it yet. Those surprize releases can bemurder onsomeone who's used to anticipating the shot.
Also,it's likely you aren't used to using a different batch of muscles to trigger the release, haven't really gotten comfortable with the little shift in youranchor yet,and you're just weirded out a little. It's going to take some time and practice.
Might be it reallyis a timing issue, kinda following on with BOSS-2's thoughts. I'd bet you were anticipating the release with your old one and you haven't learned the timing of this thumb trigger well enough to anticipate it yet. Those surprize releases can bemurder onsomeone who's used to anticipating the shot.
Also,it's likely you aren't used to using a different batch of muscles to trigger the release, haven't really gotten comfortable with the little shift in youranchor yet,and you're just weirded out a little. It's going to take some time and practice.
Practice the blank bale more than you shoot.The drills you are doing will help but you have to learn a proper release before you can be really succesful with it.
01-06-2008 | 11:47 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
Hey GMMAT you might want to read this http://www.hayesoutdoors.com/hayes/h...rgetPanic.html . After i get myself a thumb release I am going to do what the web site says.
01-07-2008 | 05:31 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: "another" thumb trigger release question
I have had my Carter Insatiable 3 for a little more than a year and a hlaf, I I am still adjusting to it somewhat. My accuracy has improved because of the difference in timing. It forced me told hold on the target longer. My problem is that I am still used to having the shot go off fairly quickly, and if it doesn't I tend to "punch it" still.
