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Old 08-17-2008 | 12:43 PM
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Here it is, how can I improve it?




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Old 08-17-2008 | 12:46 PM
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first of all NEVER DRAW A BOW BAK WITHOUT AN ARROW!!! other than that looks pretty good
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Old 08-17-2008 | 03:55 PM
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That front shoulder is up in your ear,that needs to come down and then load back,not up.


Your anchor is way too low,you are off your face with your release hand.I believe that when you make these adjustments,you will find your draw length is too long.I rarely say that right off but in this case,I believe it to be true.It is possible that dropping the front shoulder will give the added draw length to help this bow fit you as is but I doubt it.
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Old 08-17-2008 | 04:13 PM
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like Tfox said lower that should and relax a little bit. but my question is are you having problems with shots?

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Old 08-17-2008 | 04:22 PM
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Old 08-17-2008 | 04:34 PM
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As usual, tfox and I have the same thoughts when it comes to most people's form...

After working three back-to-back 12-hour days at the Bass Pro Fall Classic at their heaquarters offering technical advice and fitting bows, I found your "look" to actually be very common.

I tell people I like to see solid bone-on-bone contact between the release hand and the jawbone; it's hard to anchor in a consistent, repeatable fashion when you're floating in air. Work on bottoming out that front shoulder, too... and as Todd said, that MAY help take up some of the length in your draw, but I too doubt it will account for all of it.

It also looks as though you're having to tilt your head forward to see through your peep; make your bow fit you, not the other way around. You want your head centered over your shoulders. Of course, things may change on your bow settings-wise if you start working on your form, but keep this in mind for later...
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Old 08-17-2008 | 05:00 PM
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i will second that and since you should never draw a bow with out a arrow. you should never draw a bow inside a house at all.
A year or two ago a kid got shot and killed when his buddy shot him on a accident
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first of all NEVER DRAW A BOW BAK WITHOUT AN ARROW!!! other than that looks pretty good

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Old 08-17-2008 | 05:14 PM
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A couple of things I noticed is that your Shoulder "load bearing" shoulder is to high. You look ver uncomfortable in that position! Second thing is the position of your legs and hips. I work a lot of peoples form for shooting and I have found that if you stagger your feet so your body is not completly sideway's you will have better stability when shooting. Thats my two cents worth, I hope you get things figured out!
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Old 08-17-2008 | 06:59 PM
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I am by no means a form expert, but with the help of TFOX (and others) I've done quite a bit of improving over the last year or so.

I snapped this picture with my self timer just a few minutes ago for reference. Greg gave you a lot of good information to think about and work on. I didn't notice it mentioned, but it looks to me as if your elbow is locked. If it is, try unlocking it. This may help you bring that shoulder down some.


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Old 08-17-2008 | 07:50 PM
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Exactly what TFox said. I'd go as far as to say you don't really have an anchor.... just kind of floating and pressing the string against your face. All the things he said are spot on. Draw length definitly too long even if you drop that shoulder.... but it does need to come down or you'll have shoulder problems. And WashingonHunter,.... you still dress funny.[8D]
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