RE: proper anchor point
 

Depends on the release you're using. I got away from wrist strap releases because I could never get a consistant anchor without a kisser button and I hate kisser buttons. I went to a Carter because with the thumb trigger style you can get a solid anchor on the back of the jawbone and do away with the need for a kisser (plus it's just a way higher quality sear mechanism).

RE: proper anchor point
 

As you can see from my picture I do not use a kisser. Once I get the anchor point down on my jaw(with thumb), nose, and the peep centered I'm good to go. The kisser adds another anchor point for people that want to use it. The problemI would have with a kisserisI wear a face mask. And really never saw the use for one personally.

RE: proper anchor point
 

Kind of the way I looked at it I guess, i see no point in the kisser

RE: proper anchor point
 

well now that yall are talking about it i have to ask..is my anchor point messed up?...i feel very comfortable using my arrow..yes my arrow..as my "kisser button"..in other words when i draw back i have the arrow pushing against my lips. do yall see anything wrong with this?

RE: proper anchor point
 

Here are the most common anchors.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxOwEPsvHVQ

RE: proper anchor point
 

I'd worry about a nock breaking or something like that and cutting you.
That being said. I'f anchor consistantly then do not worry about changing. If that's you in your sig?The string ison the nose as another anchor point so don't worry about changing if it's comfortable with you. The problem arises when people have no anchor points or at least none on their face. This has the draw hand moving all over the place trying to get comfortable.


I think you are addicted to youtube TFOX.

RE: proper anchor point
 

Al, just my opinion so take it with a grain of salt, but your DL looks a little long. Dave is right on, this is what it should look like.

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no guys keep it coming,this bow i got at a yard sale, my bro and i measured me and the dl of the bow.
supposedly i am a 29.5 and the bow is 29.5, it "feels" comfortable to me but i do look stretched out and my hand is pretty far back....I am getting a new bow this summer, I'll get pro shop measured and some pointers while i'm there...for now i gotta run what i brung and 40 bucks for the bow i couldnt pass up.

RE: proper anchor point
 

A good pro shop guy is worth his weight in gold. As I stated earlier.I had some things all messed-up when I went to look at bows last year. The guy straightened out a few things in 30 minutes and it didn'tcharge me a dime for his time. He didn't bull crap me either. I actually quit shooting for a few years due to the frustration with my previous bow.

I was smart enough to buy my bow from him though and still would have even if his prices would have beenhigher then whatI paid for all the stuff I bought.

Do you think ifAl rotated his left elbow out and put the bow on the meat of his left thumb that it would correct the DL issue somewhat? I've noticed by changing where the bow is in my hands it does affect my DL.

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dave,
I had posted this pic on here before and that was one of the main concerns everyone else had with my form and that bug has been worked out.it was also causing my arrows to drift from upper right to lower left.
I am going to post a video as soon as i can get someone to do the shooting.