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Thumb Release Hype

HuntNorthEast

HuntNorthEast

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So, today I shot a thumb release for the first time in my life. I had no intentions and have always shot a wrist strap release. A buddy of mine saw I was at the indoor range and stopped in.

I went to pull arrows and he had disappeared. He comes back with a three finger Carter thumb release and says “try this.” I was hesitant to say the least but I figured since I film hunts the pros outweighed the cons. Clipped that bad Larry in and wow. First string of 4 were slammed tight into the bull.

Needless to say I’m hooked. There goes my money. BUT, before I pull the trigger (no pun intended)I wanted to get some opinions on here.

Let’s hear the good, bad, and ugly. Suggestions?! I shot the three finger but I hate having a finger floating. So leaning towards a 4 finger. I don’t know anything about them and my buddy suggested a Carter Chocolate Addiction.

Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!
 
I hated the Carter chocolate but with that said everybody is different and unfortunately the only way to know is to try. I personally landed on the Stan Perfex but agree on the 4 finger


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I dont like floating finger either. But the pinky is the hardest to find a fit for imho. I actually like 2 fingers release because having my ring finger and pinky finger closed feel like when I'm using a index release.

So I suggest the Nock2it or another thumb release that allow you to change the last anchor slot like the Prefex.
 
I shoot my Stan Perfex as a three finger. If for some reason in a league or tournament I am fatigued and release isnt firing, I have a second one I have the fourth finger attached, that I can add a little pinky rotation to.

I went to hand held releases because I can try all different releases like thumb, hinge, tension etc, and at least be close, but when you're setup for index finger, you may have to change your setup to go back and forth. I had to change a half inch on draw length to shoot handheld.
 
I hated my first 3 finger style, Carter Just b cuz. Loved the hand held release much more than index style, so started searching and ended up with a Nock 2 It... Best thing I've ever used - Have since acquired a couple of Carter Evo's, a Nock 2 It and a Silverback. For me, 2 finger is the way to go. Just curl the pinky and forget it's there
 
I have been shooting a Stan sx2 for the last 4 years. I have 2. A 4 finger and a 3 finger I keep for a backup.
 
I have a Hot Shot Vapor thumb release that I started using for the first time last year. Same experience as you... my groups immediately tightened and my shot anticipation issues declined a lot. However, be sure to practice at close range for awhile and also practice letting down with it. I have stopped using mine right now because I was somehow triggering it upon let down and that's not fun. I adjusted tension on it as well but I think I have some more research to do on my technique. Otherwise, I think they are overall very worth it. Especially if you can get proper back tension down for your draw and eventual release.
 
I have NEVER shot a handheld release; only have 3 wrist style, finger shooters. Generally speaking, what does switching to a handheld release do to your draw length?
 
Vorsteg said:
I have NEVER shot a handheld release; only have 3 wrist style, finger shooters. Generally speaking, what does switching to a handheld release do to your draw length?
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Nothing in my case.
 
Depends on where you anchor for some. For me I feel better with a longer draw with a thumb. But this is also depend on the design of the thumb release, same with an index too actually. Also the rotation of the hand. With a thumb your palm is facing away from your face, with index its more at a 45 degrees. But again this depend on the design of the release too! haha
 
I have shot trigger release my whole hunting life, and 2 weeks ago I got a Stan Prefix Thumb release. I love it! It takes some time to get use to it, but man it feels so much more natural for me and my groups are looking pretty good!
 
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