Full hand release?

[vandeman17]

Does anyone on here use the caliper type release that uses your whole hand instead of the trigger style with the wrist strap? I am planning on upgrading my bow this spring and have thought about trying out the other release so it would probably be best to try it when shooting new bows. The reason I am thinking about changing is that I have, on multiple occasions now, forgot to put my release on. The first time was on an elk hunt where I got caught in a rain storm and threw on the rain gear. When it stopped I stripped down and left my release under a dang tree. After 20 minutes of hiking and coming up on a bull at about 40 yards, I realized I didn't have my release...  Then whitetail hunting, I hiked all the way into my blind, about a 30 minute hike up hill, only to realize that I didn't have my release.  I was thinking that with the hand held release that I could either have it in my pocket or hooked to the d-loop so I am less likely to forget it. 

[D-Rock425]

  forgot your release  you deserve a c'mon man.

[vandeman17]

forgot your release

TWICE! The one in Oregon was the worst because I was way up the mountain and had a chance at a bull. Talk about a terrible feeling when you flick your wrist to grab your release and get nothing...  Then I had to go back and try to retrace my steps to find the tree that I stopped under to strip my rain gear off.

[Broken Arrow]

I have never looked into them. I am funny like that, even when camping with the family....once i get into the woods....I am constantly feeling for my release. I also carry a backup in my pack so this NEVER happens.

[D-Rock425]

I always carry an extra in my pack.

[vandeman17]

I have never looked into them. I am funny like that, even when camping with the family....once i get into the woods....I am constantly feeling for my release. I also carry a backup in my pack so this NEVER happens.

Worst part about my Oregon fiasco was that I didn't have a backup, even back at camp. I did have one on my whitetail hunt but it was back in the truck. I don't really like the backup release anyway so not sure what I would have done.

[pianoman9701]

I used to use a full hand release - forgot it once. Doesn't make a lot of difference unless you have it sewn to your hand. 

[vandeman17]

Besides the forgetting the release aspect, do any of you guys that have tried it, like it?

[Jonathan_S]

Really sucks about that elk   

I shot a few but the only thing I liked better about them is being able to keep it on the loop.  I don't even remember which ones I shot, my groups were no different.

[buckfvr]

Tried one, didnt like it,  still shooting a Scott.

[D-Rock425]

True ball makes a few good ones.

[D-Rock425]

The problem for me with a T handle release is it changes my anchor point a lot.  I would have to move my peep and sight to adjust.  It might take a real commitment to it.  Most people will shoot poorly at first and then improve.

[DoubleJ]

Full hand release?  Like the glove style?



That's the one my son uses.  Mine looks like this:



I don't like the wrist strap style.  The glove style gives my hand something to wrap around and makes my pull feel more secure, like I'va actually got a grip on something.  Personal comfort is a huge part of archery and this makes me much more comfortable than the wrist straps.  Only down side is, if you have stubby fingers, it can be kind of hard to grab anything with that hand.  I have longer fingers so it's ok for me.

[pianoman9701]

Besides the forgetting the release aspect, do any of you guys that have tried it, like it?

I like it. What bothered me about it is all of the moving parts and screws - more to break or loosen up. Here's the one I was using. http://www.winnarchery.com/loop.html

I've since switched to a Boss Hogg Whipper Snapper and must admit, am having a helluva time getting used to it.

[vandeman17]

Full hand release?  Like the glove style?



That's the one my son uses.  Mine looks like this:



I don't like the wrist strap style.  The glove style gives my hand something to wrap around and makes my pull feel more secure, like I'va actually got a grip on something.  Personal comfort is a huge part of archery and this makes me much more comfortable than the wrist straps.  Only down side is, if you have stubby fingers, it can be kind of hard to grab anything with that hand.  I have longer fingers so it's ok for me.

I am talking about the T-shaped ones that almost look like brass knuckles. I am not sure what their technical name is.

D-Rock, I wanted to try one with my current bow but didn't specifically for the reason you mentioned about having a lot change. I figured that since I am planning to buy a new bow that it is a good time to see what feels better then set my bow accordingly.