Post by: robertsjd on August 18, 2013, 05:27:40 PM
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Post by: Johnb317 on August 18, 2013, 05:31:27 PM
A few videos on line too.
Post by: bowhunter74 on August 18, 2013, 05:32:15 PM
Post by: Jason on August 18, 2013, 05:38:29 PM
Post by: robertsjd on August 18, 2013, 05:38:56 PM
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Post by: 10thmountainarcher on August 18, 2013, 05:54:56 PM
Post by: bobbydean on August 18, 2013, 05:57:59 PM
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 :chuckle:
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 05:59:03 PM
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 (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.
Post by: ICEMAN on August 18, 2013, 06:11:43 PM
:peep:
Post by: Smossy on August 18, 2013, 06:22:58 PM
Silly bowhunters....Silly flannel wearing, Jean wearing, 400 yard sitting, gun toting rifle hunters :chuckle:
:peep:
Lol jk Iceman.
Post by: Wazukie on August 18, 2013, 06:24:59 PM
Post by: Jellymon on August 18, 2013, 06:35:34 PM
http://arrowtrademagazine.com/articles/jan_08/Jan2008-WiseOnBowHandBasics.pdf (http://arrowtrademagazine.com/articles/jan_08/Jan2008-WiseOnBowHandBasics.pdf)
Post by: MIKEXRAY on August 18, 2013, 06:42:25 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on August 18, 2013, 06:50:25 PM
Silly bowhunters....Silly flannel wearing, Jean wearing, 400 yard sitting, gun toting rifle hunters :chuckle:
:peep:
Lol jk Iceman.
All true except I am only good to 300 yards. :chuckle:
Post by: xXx Archery on August 18, 2013, 07:46:55 PM
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Post by: robertsjd on August 18, 2013, 08:17:47 PM
Post by: seansfire on August 18, 2013, 08:24:27 PM
Post by: MrsTurkeyFeather on August 18, 2013, 08:49:26 PM
looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise:yeah: at first I thought it was your grip, but you look good & relaxed/loose holding the bow in the pic, after talking it over a bit with hubby, we agree its draw length...Id sure as heck be whacking the snot outta my forearm if I was locked elbow (with too long a draw length) as it appears you are.
Let us know how you do after getting things readjusted! :tup:
Post by: turkeyfeather on August 18, 2013, 08:49:40 PM
Post by: RadSav on August 18, 2013, 08:52:11 PM
This might shorten your draw length a little too much for the draw setting on the bow. But that's easy to fix if it happens to change too much.
One of the other things I noticed in that picture is that the wrist sling seems tight to your wrist at full draw. That can cause problems too! Wrist sling should be almost floppy loose. All it is there for is to catch the bow. There should never be any tension on it until the arrow has completely left the rest.
Post by: westernarcher on August 18, 2013, 08:57:29 PM
Post by: Jason on August 18, 2013, 08:58:16 PM
And forearm guards are for sissy's :chuckle: Just don't even remember someone suggested that to you :bash:
Post by: turkeyfeather on August 18, 2013, 09:02:58 PM
Your strings stopper is not adjusted to stop the string from going to far forward upon release. First time I shot my bow this year it whacked me so hard I thought something blew up. I noticed the bump stop had twisted to far to the left and wasn't catching the string. Hope this helps.I disagree with ya on this. Until last year I never had a string stopper and didn't hit my arm.
Post by: westernarcher on August 18, 2013, 09:13:16 PM
Post by: mountainman on August 18, 2013, 09:24:36 PM
Post by: robertsjd on August 18, 2013, 10:18:59 PM
Post by: JLS on August 18, 2013, 10:50:21 PM
Your strings stopper is not adjusted to stop the string from going to far forward upon release. First time I shot my bow this year it whacked me so hard I thought something blew up. I noticed the bump stop had twisted to far to the left and wasn't catching the string. Hope this helps.I disagree with ya on this. Until last year I never had a string stopper and didn't hit my arm.
:yeah:
A string stopper's function is to dampen noise and improve accuracy. It does nothing to prevent the string from slapping your arm. I'd say you have some other issue going on here.
Post by: RadSav on August 18, 2013, 10:51:33 PM
Post by: robertsjd on August 19, 2013, 07:51:11 AM
mountainman's advise is right on. Centered and relaxed will solve the majority of problems archers struggle with. Each coach has his own advise as to the proper foot and shoulder position. For instance Larry Wise likes the archer to have all bones in the left arm in perfect alignment with one another and does not preach much about being open with the target. Rick McKinney on the other hand tends to teach a more open stance and spends less time worrying about the left arm. Both world champion archers, both great coaches and both have my utmost respect. The one thing they both agree on is "Center", "Balance" and "Relaxed"
Post by: JJD on August 19, 2013, 10:26:43 AM
You may have to fine tune that for your body.
Only time you might need an arm guard is when you are wearing a heavier jacket or something like that. Keeps the string from contacting the sleeve material and throwing your shot off.
Post by: Mongo Hunter on August 19, 2013, 11:08:53 AM
looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise:yeah:
Post by: robertsjd on August 19, 2013, 05:24:45 PM
looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise:yeah:
Post by: luckyman on August 19, 2013, 05:36:33 PM
Shortening up should help.
Post by: Bunny Thumper on August 19, 2013, 07:41:11 PM
Post by: Mongo Hunter on August 21, 2013, 06:49:22 AM
So does this mean my draw length is the main reasoning for slapping my arm ?looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise:yeah:
without seeing you shoot personally and just looking at the photo and what you have on your arm it appears that's your problem. My actual draw length and my bow draw length are different for the same reason. when I was measured when they set my bow up I think I was a 29" draw and we set my bow for like 28 I think. I kept getting my arm slapped too until we brought it down just a little and a actual bow guy saw my form. to be totally honest your front elbow should be slightly bent not locked, try bringing your bows draw down just a hair.
Post by: lghtnquik on August 21, 2013, 11:28:06 AM