You paid how much for a release?

[Special T]

Archery is all about repeating the same motion each and every time. I have shot both velco and buckle, and now use buckle. You get the same tightness/distance each time you use the same buckle hole. The only way i could do that with velco cut the circulation off in my hand. I like caliper verses hook. I would think that a good backup release would be the same kind you normally use. 

[SGTDuffman]

My first one was a caliper, the Spot Hogg is a hook. I prefer the hook. I can get it on there without looking at it. The hook is curved back towards you a bit so the only way it's coming off is if there is no tension at all on it.

As far as buckle or velcro, I don't think it really matters, that's up to you. Both will obviously keep the thing on your wrist. Some people say the velcro makes noise, or it's harder to put on the same every time. I haven't found either to be the case.

[demontang]

Spend some time with a nice release and then go back to the cheaper ones. I shoot the spothog wise guy trueball pro release and spot hog whipper snapper. The two spot hogs are way nicer and are easier to group with. The triggers are lighter and smoother, its like having a rifle with a stock trigger or one thats upgraded.02

[Dirty Mike]

Jim fletcher 44 caliper bout 45 bucks awesome for the money

[earlmarne]

man,i have spent about 300 bucks recently on releases.i didnt like either of them as much as my scott rhino xt.
no need to spend big bucks to get a quality release,but i think it is all in how thy feel to the individual.

[KFhunter]

tru ball.  max pro 4


What I'm using now, spent under 100 bucks I think.

It's too stiff from the factory, but once you adjust it the thing shoots pretty good.  Also I took off the thumb barrel, I don't like extra junk on the release.

I didn't want a wrist strap, I like to keep it in a pocket and keep my hands free then when I'm on stand I hang the release from the D loop.

I know they have wrist strap models you can fold back out the way but still a pain with wearing jackets and stuff.

[sakoshooter]

man,i have spent about 300 bucks recently on releases.i didnt like either of them as much as my scott rhino xt.
no need to spend big bucks to get a quality release,but i think it is all in how thy feel to the individual.

The Scott Rhino was designed around those who like a heavier trigger whereas the Scott Silverhorn is adjustable to a much lighter setting.

[earlmarne]

ya couldnt get my carter or stan to get a heavy enough trigger.
those light triggers make it hard to settle into your shot n pull through

[KFhunter]

ya couldnt get my carter or stan to get a heavy enough trigger.
those light triggers make it hard to settle into your shot n pull through

I was opposite

When the trigger was heavy it would pull me out of my positon and I'd get a flyer.

Was pissin me off having to push too hard on the trigger.   
Now I've got it set as low as the instructions allow; so the release is surprising me some when it goes off - yet doesn't go off before I'm ready.

[superdown]

I shoot a scott little bitty goose.

[timberhunter]

the biggest difference in the releases is gonna be the triggers, and in some cases it is a big one. i shoot a scott and it is one of the hook style and i love it. the trigger is great and i like being able to just hook it on the loop. i have found mine online at walmart for 60-65 bucks. i have around 400 shots will my release and dont have any cons yet.

[RightPlace-RightTime]

Carter hook style, Dont be scared of the hook

[JJD]

I'm using a Scott Shark with a buckle wrist strap. Goes for around $60.00.
I was using the Little Bitty Goose from Scott but it was hanging up on the D loop. I called Scott and they gave me a free replacement of my choice. I didn't even have to send the bad one back. That is incredible customer service and that is why I will buy a Scott next time too.

 
I've had exceptional service from Scott as well.  I slammed my Silverhorn in a truck door and they sent me a new trigger mech and I didn't even pay shipping.  Unless they start producing a poor product, I'll for sure be buying another release from them when the need arises.

[yakimarcher]

I've used a winn free flight and it was awesome, now i have a cabelas brand one and it's pretty good for like $26

[Arnbo]

Tru Ball releases have been my choice.i have a new shark ,But I do not care for it
 I guess Ishould sell it to someone who could use it.New only used a couple sessions.