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Offline RadSav

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2015, 12:32:17 PM »
There was a guy at Kennewick Ranch & Home named John Nelson.  Not sure if he is still there or not, but he is one of the best bow techs in the state.  Real good guy too!  Might check and see if he is still there and if so if he can take a look at your bow and your form.
He asked, Do you ever give a short simple answer?  I replied, "Nope."

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #16 on: March 30, 2015, 12:56:27 PM »
Thats where i took it to have it looked at. Not sure of the kids name but he seemed fairly young but knowledgeable.
They have classes but he recommended some personal one on one lessons to get started.

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #17 on: March 30, 2015, 04:32:30 PM »
Just an update, This is the worst bruise and swelling that i have ever had in over 50 yr's. looking at the skin tearing it's a wonder that it didn't fillet my arm. Should have learned the first time and not tried the second round the next day but a guy's got to play. Life's about learning and I definitely learned something here. Thanks for all the input on the other threads, Ill get it eventually and thanks again for the input and advise. I'm sure I'll be asking questions and following other threads as i learn. I aim to become proficient with this bow because my brother left it to me and i think he had a reason, if not for me, maybe for his nephews. Thanks for all your help.

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #18 on: March 30, 2015, 04:49:56 PM »
You could probably find some full length chainmail if you really tried.
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Re: string slap?
« Reply #19 on: March 30, 2015, 04:54:31 PM »
with me being me that might not be a bad idea. at least for my lft arm.

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #20 on: March 30, 2015, 05:05:53 PM »
Full length arm guards are not a bad thing to own.  Even if you get the bow set up and get your form working properly you will still have occasional issues when hunting the late season.  Full armguard will keep those bulky coat sleeves out of the way.
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Re: string slap?
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2015, 09:05:45 PM »
Just an update, This is the worst bruise and swelling that i have ever had in over 50 yr's. looking at the skin tearing it's a wonder that it didn't fillet my arm. Should have learned the first time and not tried the second round the next day but a guy's got to play. Life's about learning and I definitely learned something here. Thanks for all the input on the other threads, Ill get it eventually and thanks again for the input and advise. I'm sure I'll be asking questions and following other threads as i learn. I aim to become proficient with this bow because my brother left it to me and i think he had a reason, if not for me, maybe for his nephews. Thanks for all your help.

I think we've all had a zing or two when shooting.  My worst one was at a bow shop when I asked if I could try one of the bows, I think it was about 80lb and 80% let-off.  I drew back and hesitated/relaxed a little and that thing yanked the string right out of my hand.  That thing left a blood blister/bruise the size of a small car, I think it lasted about three weeks.   :yike:

I push out with my bow arm which helps rotate my elbow down and out.

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2015, 10:26:53 PM »
Get an arm guard! I seem to get them every time I pick up my bow again if I hadn't shot in a few weeks or whatever. Great way to learn you're shooting wrong  :chuckle: ... I've also been told many times that women's arms bend a bit farther inward so there's that for me...

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Re: string slap?
« Reply #23 on: March 30, 2015, 11:52:49 PM »
It is a big problem for women.  Most are loose jointed and the smaller palm tends to lead to a deeper grip on the bow.  Plus men who buy there ladies bows tend to set them up with too much weight and draw lengths too long to shoot with a slightly bent arm.

Most women tend to shoot quite closed to the target for obvious chest clearance issues.  That brings the left shoulder in decreasing the triangle effect between the arm, chest and string.  This increases the chances of hitting the arm.  More endowed women should also look into adding a chest protector if a sports bra isn't able to maintain a flatter profile.  Contact with the string and chest may not lead to pain, but even light contact with loose clothing can increase arm contact and effect accuracy.
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