Bow shooting tip ....

[robertsjd]

Hey guys this year first year shooting archery planning on elk hunting and deer hunting archery , but have a serious problem .... When shooting when I release the string slaps the sh*t out of my for arm .... I've tried everything is there anything I could do / wear to prevent this ?? I get huge blood blister and bruises I try and bend my arm out of the way I do good for 5 shots and then as soon as I'm comfortable I get the piss slapped out of me ...

[robertsjd]

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[Johnb317]

compound or recurve?   If it's a compound you're doing something wrong.... get someone to walk you through proper form. 
A few videos on line too.

[bowhunter74]

Your draw length is probably too long if you're hitting your arm like that.

[Jason]

I think alot of the time this happens from the bows draw length being to long for the shooter which allows the shooter to have his/her arm that holds the bow straight, bend your arm and set it to the correct draw length and you should be set

[robertsjd]

Yes compound bow

[robertsjd]

Dang really I had measurements taken and bow set to "my" draw length but I will be taking it back in and get it done again .... Thanks guys I was at the point scared to shoot and season so close I have to practice ... But was getting crazy blood blisters lemme tell you ..... It FU***ng hurts !

[10thmountainarcher]

Are you reaching in to grab the bow? As stated it could be your draw length is too long, but also pay attention to your form. You have to have the hold arm bent a bit, if its not then your arm will look like such.  I did it a lot when I first started archery

[bobbydean]

Dang really I had measurements taken and bow set to "my" draw length but I will be taking it back in and get it done again .... Thanks guys I was at the point scared to shoot and season so close I have to practice ... But was getting crazy blood blisters lemme tell you ..... It FU***ng hurts !

just don't be a pu**y 

[Smossy]

Dang really I had measurements taken and bow set to "my" draw length but I will be taking it back in and get it done again .... Thanks guys I was at the point scared to shoot and season so close I have to practice ... But was getting crazy blood blisters lemme tell you ..... It FU***ng hurts !

lol Yes they welt up way worse then that sometimes. You need a standard forearm cover, They're cheap.
http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Sportsmans-Outdoor-Products-Youth-Armguard/productDetail/Releases-and-Tabs/prod9999008808/cat100511
$6 Bucks. Sounds like you should focus on your shooting form alittle also, Once you perfect that, or come close to perfecting it. Blistered forearms will be a thing of the past. Ive shot without an armguard for along time now.

[ICEMAN]

Silly bowhunters....

 

[Smossy]

Silly bowhunters....

 

Silly flannel wearing, Jean wearing, 400 yard sitting, gun toting rifle hunters
Lol jk Iceman.

[Wazukie]

It is probably the way you are holding the bow.  A bow is not to be "Gripped".  It's the action and pressure of drawing back the bow that should hold the grip to your hand.  Hard to explain, so my advice: Find someone in the know and ask them to help with your form.

[Jellymon]

Read this, it should help you out. It could be too long a draw, but odds are its your grip. I'm a 27 1/2" draw and using the correct grip I can shoot a 29" bow without hitting my arm.  It will be a little uncomfortable at first but it will help in the long run.

http://arrowtrademagazine.com/articles/jan_08/Jan2008-WiseOnBowHandBasics.pdf

[MIKEXRAY]

Bend your left elbow more to keep your fore arm out of the way, like said if you can't bend your arm a little and still come to full draw then your draw length is to long.  I shortened mine a half inch a couple of years ago under advice and it made a lot of difference. You don't want it catching on your long sleeve shirt either and obviously that will be further out then skin.  My arm is pretty bent @ full draw.