wrist strap release recommendations?

[Bowtie747]

lol, I'm not too worried about cost, I was just observing a big change in this market. I agree if something is better it's often worth a few extra quid.

I'm sure there are releases that are simply put, better than the rest. But I guess I haven't had the exposure.

I watched some release videos on Elk Shape and all I took away from them is certain users are more comfortable with certain designs, and many shooters panic at the shot, and there doesn't seem to be a magic trigger that fixes that.

Personally, I think I don't mind some creep in my archery trigger. Maybe I'm wrong here, but a crisp trigger seems prime for punching shots instead of "pulling" into them.

I get what you're saying about string (d-loop) torque from a rigid release, but would think all these handheld releases would really suffer then, no?

Yea I think the alignment of a handheld is what stops it from some of the torgue. They still do though from what I’ve seen. I noticed if I do torgue with a handheld I do it more consistently than with a wrist. So you’re definitely right about that.

Not saying the wise guy is the best either. I set my trigger so I can still pull into the shot like you’re mentioning. It’s kinda how you can skin a cat a few different ways. Also I shot a Hoyt so the string stops give me the little pull that you’re talking about. I’m glad u mentioned that.

 

[Horn]

I've been using a TruFire Edge since last summer and really like it. What I figured out, at least for me, is to use the trigger opposite of how you use a gun trigger. I started out using the tip of my finger, like a gun trigger, but once I got the new release with adjustable length, I shortened it as much as possible. That way, I don't get the trigger punch and instead have to move my entire finger movement. I significantly tightened up my groupings and can do better than 1" per 10y when I do my part.

I'll post a pic shortly showing how I use my release.

I got around to trying that, I was already pretty short on the adjustment but I do feel like my anchor is more consistent and I do the feel of the trigger better this way. Good advice, thank you!

 

[raisins]

I got around to trying that, I was already pretty short on the adjustment but I do feel like my anchor is more consistent and I do the feel of the trigger better this way. Good advice, thank you!

this is a common suggestion, get it deep in the finger....this can also allow you to fire this type of release with back tension but you have to keep your finger rigid/not moving and have your strap loose enough that when you pull into the back wall it will cause your hand bones to slightly collapse and your hand slightly move out of the strap (but not enough to be dangerous)...this moves the finger in relation to the trigger and gives a surprise release

the index finger, especially tip, is wired too well to the brain and causes punching

another thing that some like, if it works for you, is to put the index finger over the release connection (so it runs between index and middle finger) and then trigger with middle finger....the middle finger, like the thumb, is kind of dumb and so it doesn't try as hard to do stuff on its own like that rascally punchy index

 

[Horn]

I'll give my middle finger a turn on the trigger to try that, it sounds strange but you never know. I think I had my index finger all curled up like an inch worm.

 

[kobudo]

I use my middle finger also. Too punchy with my 2nd finger.

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[raisins]

I use my middle finger also. Too punchy with my 2nd finger.

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i had good luck with the trigger deep on the middle finger and then while the pin is floating just close the hand slowly like i'm making a fist

trying to time the shot so that you hit the trigger right when the pin is center on the target causes a lot of people issues