string slap?

[gaddy]

Well. I think I learned what string slap is. Got bit twice. The bruise goes from just below the elbow, half way to the wrist. Is this due to the length of pull being to long for me? I know it needs adjusted but wanted to shoot it anyway.

[cbond3318]

Well. I think I learned what string slap is. Got bit twice. The bruise goes from just below the elbow, half way to the wrist. Is this due to the length of pull being to long for me? I know it needs adjusted but wanted to shoot it anyway.
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I'm no pro but the simplest cause is form and allowing your elbow to extend into the strings path. I think this could be caused by too long of a draw length.....

[vandeman17]

you most likely had a locked arm that causes your elbow and forearm to turn in a bit and in the path of your string. Should have a slight elbow bend and hold the bow more between your thumb and pointer finger. 

[pianoman9701]

It depends on what you're shooting. If a longbow or recurve, there may not be enough distance between the riser and the string. This can be remedied by adding more twists to the string until your have a brace height of 7-8". If it's a compound bow, there's something going on with your form. For right handed people, while holding the bow with your left hand, the grip should go across the meat of your thumb so that your hand slopes down at about a 45% angle away from the bow. If the grip is more across the center of your hand, then the flex of your elbow moves your forearm in. As well, make sure that your left arm is slightly bent and that the left hand isn't tightly gripping the bow during release.

[gaddy]

Thanks guys. Figured it was something with me. I just got it and think i learned my first lesson. and yes its a compound bow. thought it was me stretching on the pull back.

[vandeman17]

Thanks guys. Figured it was something with me. I just got it and think i learned my first lesson. and yes its a compound bow. thought it was me stretching on the pull back.

Did you have it set up for your draw length and all that? If not, that would be what I would do before I shot anymore. Start with good form from day one. Worst thing is trying to break bad habits

[gaddy]

not set to me yet. getting a cam ordered. I just inherited it from my little brother, had it checked out but couldn't wait to shoot it. right now it has a 28 cam & R&H said i need a 26 1/2. Guess ill wait on it. my first experience with a bow and it hurt!!

[Special T]

This most often happens with new shooters when they are tired. you use lots of muscles that are not normally used  shooting a bow. As a new shooter here are some tips to get you started. Shoot at a small distance  at first.10-20 yards. shoot 2 doz arrows a day NOT 5 dozen every weekend. Not overworking your small back and shoulder mucles will help you not develop bad habits. Work on shooting stance and form at the short distances. do this for a couple months then work you distances out as you get comfortable.

I LOVE sending arrows arching into a long target! Dont get ahead of yourself you will blow up un necessary arrows. Most compound bows will shoot great, and 90% of the time its the operator not the bow. Do yourself a favor and find a good pro shop and or club to join. welcome to the addiction.

[Special T]

yes shooting a bow a little long for you can cause this. you have to EXTRA careful not to  get bit!

[mburrows]

This was a quick lesson for me, the string will definitely let you know when you need to do some adjusting.

[RadSav]

Too long of draw length, too loose of clothing, GI Joe kung fu grip, and being closed to the target are all possible causes of hitting your arm.

[D-Rock425]

String stop may help also.  Does your bow have one?

[gaddy]

I don't think so. I will be asking them some questions when they change out the cam. Then i'll have to find someone with experience to show me the proper techniques. My son had no problems with it and was hitting next to the bulls-eye right of the bat, but hes a bunch bigger than me. That's why I was thinking about the draw length. Was definitely having fun till i got bit. and from the responses so far I think it has something with the way I'm holding the bow. I will work on after the cam change.

[D-Rock425]

Where abouts do you live?

[gaddy]

Tri-Cities