Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Selrisitai t1_ixyue01 wrote

Ridiculous, lol! I learned from my pop, and we use no sights or release. Draw back to the same spot every time—I put my thumb to my cheek—look at your target, hold her steady, let the string slip from your fingers.

−38

IronicBread t1_ixyv8jg wrote

These are pro's so I think they know better than your pop lmao

38

donald7773 t1_ixz51df wrote

Yes and no. The article is discussing compound bow shooting, which uses a release mechanism. The commenter here is discussing a traditional/recurve bow which uses your fingers. The proper way to shoot a recurve bow is to have a consistent release point. You never draw and hold a traditional bow like you see in movies or video games. You release once you touch that release point, or start over.

4

IronicBread t1_ixz95c9 wrote

Right, but they're saying it's ridiculous, which it isn't as the pros know what they're doing.

4

eetuu t1_ixyyg7t wrote

Letting the string slip is a surprise release mechanism!

1

Selrisitai t1_ixyyvzm wrote

It's the standard method for people who finger-shoot. If you try to open your fingers you'll tend to snap at the string, thereby jostling the arrow as it releases and it won't fly straight.

−1