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Offline mtnwkr

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Release aid suggestions?
« on: October 08, 2018, 04:18:03 PM »
Just got my first bow, going to get geared up for 2019. What do you all use and suggest for a release aid?
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Re: Release aid suggestions?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2018, 04:37:18 PM »
Did you get your bow at a good archery shop?   Where I got my bow I tried out a bunch of different releases,  even if they don't have a bunch already out for you to try out maybe they'll open a package or two and let you try that. 

I would suggest you try at least 2 wrist strap releases, caliper and j hook style.

tru-fire had a decent release that I used quite a bit in the archery shop.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00806CFDQ/?tag=fishlcba-20

same thing, but in a caliper style and less $
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKD3HC/?tag=fishlcba-20

I would like to try this one out, it's a captive J hook style hand held
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IUWC8TQ/?tag=fishlcba-20

This is my current release I've used since they first came out, it's served me well but for competition it's a bit stiff and you can punch that thumb button if you develop a bad habit.   
https://www.amazon.com/Tru-Ball-Hunter-Release-Black/dp/B004TNBEX6/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1539041757&sr=1-3&keywords=tru-ball+release

If you flinch on the shot, or have target apprehension you might be better off with a hand held.

IMO the biggest negative with hand helds is they're easy to loose!   If you find a good hand held you really like,...... get two  ;)


edit:  I also tried out some high end carter releases and found them very nice to shoot, but too complicated for hunting.  I follow KISS on my hunting stuff.  (KEEP IT STUPID SIMPLE) effective, reliable and hard to mess up when it really counts.

« Last Edit: October 08, 2018, 04:45:58 PM by KFhunter »

 


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