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Bowstring hitting bridge

Amarty734

Amarty734

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Southeast Michigan
On my shots that are just to the left of the tree, I’m having an issue where my bowstring is touching my bridge when drawn. How can I fix this? I’m struggling to swing out to the side of the tree. I have the ridge runner. If I try to push out to the left I feel my body want to spin around to the backside of the tree
 
After watching some videos I think this may be because I’m not bracing myself with my left knee on the tree. I’m trying to keep both feet on the platform. Any thoughts?
 
Don't be afraid to use the tree to your advantage. Using only the platform gives you a single point of contact. Using the tree AND the platform gives you multiple points of contact. Hence more stability when moving away from a neutral hang position
 
For my shots to targets in front of the tree (12 o'clock), I push back from the tree a little bit and and then turn so my hips are as close to perpindicular to the target as I need. I use my left foot to push off the stand and my right heel to hook the far end of the stand for a push-pull effect that stabilizes me. For this method to work, you have to be fully seated in the saddle with your legs only being used to maintain your stability. Because I'm almost perpendicular to the target, the bridge is not an issue.
 
Everyone else has already said it, it was awkward for me at first too. Shorter bridge and/or lower tether. Also, if you practice with broadheads be careful coming into contact with the bridge/tether when switching sides (don't ask how I know).
 
Jtaylor said:
Everyone else has already said it, it was awkward for me at first too. Shorter bridge and/or lower tether. Also, if you practice with broadheads be careful coming into contact with the bridge/tether when switching sides (don't ask how I know).
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I'll ask...... lol, I'm very curious how that went. I would imagine that it was just a slight nick, but what was your experience?
 
Just_wanna_drive said:
I'll ask...... lol, I'm very curious how that went. I would imagine that it was just a slight nick, but what was your experience?
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It was more of a snag than a nick even but I thought to myself in the heat of the moment with a large buck coming in, it probably wouldn't be something I'd be thinking about. I'd assume a good sharp hunt ready broadhead could cut through a pretty decent chunk especially if you're using a smaller diameter bridge like amsteel or something and it could be just enough to send ya downwards pretty quick.
 
Jtaylor said:
It was more of a snag than a nick even but I thought to myself in the heat of the moment with a large buck coming in, it probably wouldn't be something I'd be thinking about. I'd assume a good sharp hunt ready broadhead could cut through a pretty decent chunk especially if you're using a smaller diameter bridge like amsteel or something and it could be just enough to send ya downwards pretty quick.
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If you are using quality ropes, you will be just fine. @g2outdoors already tested it for us.

 
Bama thanks for sharing! New to saddle hunting and trying to get my head around trusting rope (chain is better than rope kind of guy lol), definitely makes me feel more comfortable in hanging by a rope!
 
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