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| Posted: 07 Jul 2008 6:22 AM | ||
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Proper fit of the bow to the shooter makes up a great percentage of your of your accuracy. The whole key to shooting archery accurately is based on applying tension to the muscles used to make the shot and trying to shoot with as many muscles relaxed as possible. The more muscles you use that aren’t necessary in making the shot will result in your shooting form to break down quicker.
The majority of archers out there are shooting bows set too long in draw length. How do you know if your bow is to long in draw? The most common problems experienced when your bow has to long of a draw length are: 1. Your bow string always hits your forearm; 2. Your front shoulder hyperextends up toward your chin, this which then causes our forearm to move in towards your string; 3. Your hips are push forwarded and your rear shoulder is downward which keeps you from standing up straight; 4. Your knuckle at the base of your trigger finger extends past the back of your jaw; 5. Your bow hand wrist has a tendency to bend towards the center of the bow; 6. Also when your bow is too long in draw, it causes you to pull both your shoulders to the center of the back. This causes the front arm to pull to the left upon release of the arrow causing a lot of left hits for a right handed shooter and right hits for a left handed shooter. When your bow is fitted to you correctly: 1. You should be able to maintain a low front shoulder and a high back elbow and straight posture; 2. You should bring your bow to full draw and your bow should stop so that your knuckle at the base of your trigger finger should be even with the back of your jaw; 3. You should find your knuckle locked underneath your ear at the back of your jaw. When your bow is fitted to you correctly this allows you to apply the same amount of tension to your shooting muscles which then allows you to hit your anchor point with the same consistency from shot to shot. So if you want to shoot better, make sure your bow is fitted to you properly. Tom DiRisio, Strictly Archery in Washington Township, Warren County, New Jersey 908-689-5800. |
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| Posted: 07 Jul 2008 6:27 AM | ||
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good tips  __________________ UBNJ Member
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| Posted: 07 Jul 2008 6:37 AM | ||
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| Posted: 07 Jul 2008 10:30 AM | ||
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good points for them wheelie shoots.... __________________ Quote: Hunting is My Heart & Soul, Without it. I'm just a empty shell. |
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| Posted: 14 Jul 2008 11:53 AM | ||
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Tom, thanks for working on my bow this past weekend. And thanks for letting me put the NJOA pig roast flyer up __________________ Dog's on point... get ready!!!
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| Posted: 14 Jul 2008 12:59 PM | ||
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Great suggestions. My hoyt slaps the crap out of my forearm. It still shoots great though. __________________ EAT SLEEP HUNT Make your dreams a reality. Take a kid hunting. Film your next hunt. www.nloutdoors.com
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| Posted: 14 Jul 2008 1:09 PM | ||
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__________________ "How can you be so hypocritical to look down on a man who is honest enough to kill his own?" (Thanks MTH)
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| Posted: 14 Jul 2008 3:51 PM | ||
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The majority of archers out there are shooting bows set too long in draw length. So true!!
More often than not the first thing that a shooting coach has to do with a shooter is shorten their draw length. This alone greatly improves most people's accuracy. |
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| Posted: 14 Jul 2008 5:08 PM | ||
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Tom nice to see you here thanks for moving so many "Pink Cards". __________________ The biggest thing I have learned of late is that many legislators will side with us if we patently and intelegently explain to them where we are coming from and where we are going.
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| Posted: 14 Jul 2008 5:17 PM | ||
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Tom is Carnivore..!!!
Who is Ray??? Good to see ya here Tom..We can all learn something from you. Stop by often (your first customer  )__________________ <- <- <- <- ~ <- <- <- <-
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 7:40 PM | ||
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| Carnivore isn't Tom or Ray...just a friend who went from a 20 yarder to a 50 yarder due to Tom and Ray's expertise. | ||
| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 9:12 PM | ||
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WOW well just my opinon if these tips were given to you by Strictly Archery I'll stay away from there.
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 9:20 PM | ||
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here is my opinion of the list
The most common problems experienced when your bow has to long of a draw length are: 1. Your bow string always hits your forearm; (your bow should never ht your arm, your elbow should be canted out slightly to prevent that.) 2. Your front shoulder hyperextends up toward your chin, this which then causes our forearm to move in towards your string; (dont choke your bow) 3. Your hips are push forwarded and your rear shoulder is downward which keeps you from standing up straight; (dont know what the hips have to do with the shoulders
4. Your knuckle at the base of your trigger finger extends past the back of your jaw; (what if you shoot a thumb release...wow thats a long string) 5. Your bow hand wrist has a tendency to bend towards the center of the bow; (dont choke the bow...hmmm didnt i say that) 6. Also when your bow is too long in draw, it causes you to pull both your shoulders to the center of the back. This causes the front arm to pull to the left upon release of the arrow causing a lot of left hits for a right handed shooter and right hits for a left handed shooter. (when you shoot a clean shot you are trying to make your shoulder blades come together, when putting pressure outward on the bowand and pulling back on the release hand the only natural movement is for the bow had to go left, ask any body that shoots archery seriously and they will tell you left is strong right is week....) I dont know where your from but take a ride down to Sportsman center in Bordentown and talk to Vinny or go to A & M and talk to Mike they will get you shooting correctly..... And remember this is my opinon..... |
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 9:54 PM | ||
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but take a ride down to Sportsman center in Bordentown and talk to Vinny or go to A & M and talk to Mike they will get you shooting correctly Strictly a discussion point. Mike @ A&M set has up two bows for me at 30". I was shooting fine. My 3rd was set up at L & H, who (I don't remember his name) immediately said no way I was 30", but 29" (give or take a 1/4"). Convinced me not to switch to 30" cam. I am WAY more comfortable in the draw now. Mike's great and got me started in compounds; but how do you explain the difference? (By the way I concur with most of your analysis) __________________ NJOA
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 10:29 PM | ||
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great tips
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 10:57 PM | ||
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Quote: I'd say the change is forcing you to stay directly behind the string and peep, thus keeping your' whole form better by lining up straight.I am WAY more comfortable in the draw now. Mike's great and got me started in compounds; but how do you explain the difference? __________________ http://www.killerskitchen.com , http://www.killersworld.com Vengeance is a dish best served cold !!
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 11:10 PM | ||
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Killer;
EXACTLY!! Amazing what a half inch will do.
What I was referring to was, "How do you explain the difference in who you go to?" You've got Tom in Washington making recommendations. Then NJB saying go see Mike or Vinny, yet Mike's really wasn't working right for me. If all these guys are experts-why are the set-ups so different? __________________ NJOA
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| Posted: 21 Jul 2008 11:15 PM | ||
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Could be you shot real well at the shop and it was presumed you were good to go. __________________ http://www.killerskitchen.com , http://www.killersworld.com Vengeance is a dish best served cold !!
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| Posted: 22 Jul 2008 7:13 AM | ||
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Carnivore isn't Tom or Ray.  Very confusing Carnivore... especially since in the last line you appeared to sign the post as Tom__________________ Dog's on point... get ready!!!
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| Posted: 22 Jul 2008 10:34 AM | ||
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| If your a person of average proportions your arm span should equal your height. Divide that measurement by 2.5 and you will have an accurate draw length. Example: If a persons arm span is 68 inches that measurement divided by 2.5 would give that person a 27 inch draw length. Hope this is helpful it work for Michelangelo and I have sound it a sound method. | ||
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