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Equipment & Gear => Archery Gear => Topic started by: mtnwkr on October 08, 2018, 04:18:03 PM

Title: Release aid suggestions?
Post by: mtnwkr 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?
Thanks
Title: Re: Release aid suggestions?
Post by: KFhunter 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.