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How do you position your fingers on the string???

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Old 04-15-2008 | 09:38 AM
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Default How do you position your fingers on the string???

Three below??

One above two below??
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Old 04-15-2008 | 09:50 AM
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3 below for me.......I just started that way with no real plan about it other than the sight picture fit my eye better. I have heard guys like Rick Welch and Rod Jenkins say that they feel 3 under is the superior string hold for accuracy? Me I don't know and better, but it sure does allow me to get on target faster, and "see' the trajectory better. I'm a mess trying to shoot split finger.


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Old 04-15-2008 | 09:58 AM
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I started on a bow two short, that caused finger pinch. So I moved to 3under. I couldn't go now to split if I wanted to. I wish, I started out with a 64-66" longbow and split. Split is quieter, and generally most used bows sold are tillered for split. But hey, I am doing ok. I tried split the other day and hit so high it was unreal.
 
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Old 04-15-2008 | 10:15 AM
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I shoot split with a pretty short bow. 56" Recurve. It does pinch a bit but I've gotten used to it.
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Old 04-15-2008 | 10:52 AM
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I've never even tried split.

3 under.
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Old 04-15-2008 | 10:54 AM
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I've experimented with both and decided I'm most consistant with 3 under w/ my 60" longbow and 60" recurve.
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Old 04-15-2008 | 11:06 AM
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I shoot split.
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Old 04-15-2008 | 12:00 PM
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Split here--never even considered putting three fingers under the nock when I was getting started (self-taught).


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Old 04-15-2008 | 12:29 PM
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I'm a gap shooter and shooting 3 under makes that a lot easier at typical hunting ranges..
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Old 04-15-2008 | 12:44 PM
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Primarily shoot 3 under.
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