3 fingers under for 3d shoots

Mo. Huntin · January 07, 2009, 08:17:00 PM

The last time I went to a 3D shoot I was still shooting compound and was messing with a recurve. I thought that they had a rule that you had to shoot split finger to shoot the traditional class. I just wondered if that is what you guys have seen. I hope not since I shoot 3 fingers under and hold for 4-5 seconds at full draw. Thanks for any input.

Bear Heart · January 07, 2009, 08:41:00 PM

Never heard of that before.

MikeW · January 07, 2009, 08:55:00 PM

I've heard of it but never seen it enforced at any of the shoots I've been to. Same with string walking.

R H Clark · January 07, 2009, 09:51:00 PM

All the shoots I go to 3under is fine as long as one finger touches the nock.Otherwise it would be considered string walking which is illegal at all the shoots I attend.

Mo. Huntin · January 07, 2009, 10:01:00 PM

what about the holding for 4-5 seconds is that cheating? I don't string walk and my top finger does touch the knock. I do reference the point as an aiming point.

R H Clark · January 07, 2009, 10:23:00 PM

Never heard anything about how long anyone holds.

Anyone tells me I'm cheating because I hold too long can get bent.That's about like saying ,"You must be cheating because you are shooting better than me."

Kevin Winkler · January 08, 2009, 08:39:00 AM

Most of the rules I have seen require you to have one finger touching the nock. They just want to eliminate the string walkers from shooting in traditional classes.

KVTA TANK · January 09, 2009, 12:00:00 PM

as a IBO & ASA shooter the only rule in trad is one finger must touch the knock.there is on rule on hold time.there is that one foot must touch the peg at the shot..

Chris Wilson · January 10, 2009, 10:54:00 AM

It's been a good while since I've been to a shoot that requires one to shoot split finger. IBO use to require it in the longbow class, but that was changed a good while back. Never heard of a rule governing how long you can hold. I typically hold a few seconds myself. I gap shoot. Now, some of the clubs that don't follow IBO or ASA may have their own set of rules.

Randy....You gonna shoot the first leg of the IBO STC in Wetumpka next month?

knobby · January 13, 2009, 04:21:00 PM

If your style of shooting doesn't agree with what the shoot requires to compete, then just void the score card when they hand it to you, and enjoy the shoot anyway. The person at the registration table might give you a strange look when you write VOID across the card, but they get over it when you explain why. By doing that when you register, they won't have an issue with you being a cheat, just "different", that's all. If anyone has a problem out on the course, show them the card, smile and continue on. I don't know of a shoot that'll turn you away for this, because you're not competing, just paying to play. Enjoy yourself.

foamkiller · January 22, 2009, 11:47:00 AM

ASA, IBO & NFAA do not allow string or face walking in the traditional class. IBO however allows both in their Recurve Unaided class(elevated rest & stabilizers allowed). NFAA allows string and face walking in their barebow class(mostly compound shooters).

Cirque · January 25, 2009, 10:35:00 AM

From the NFAA:

Quote7. One anchor point only is permitted

This eliminates string walking

Quote8. The archer shall touch the arrow when nocked and drawing the arrow with the index finger against the nock. Finger position may not be changed during competition.

Ssamac · January 31, 2009, 07:35:00 PM

OK Cirque may have answered this: Does the index finger have to touch the nock on the arrow or the nock point on the string?? This sounds like a wierd rule. I never understood string walking anyway so I don't understand how shooting 3 below can be like string walking

sam

reddogge · January 31, 2009, 07:49:00 PM

Define face walking. So you couldn't anchor middle finger corner of mouth for one distance and index finger corner of mouth for longer distances? That's BS to me.

Ssamac · January 31, 2009, 10:23:00 PM

Well to each his own, reddogge. It seems that it violates one of the basic rules, and that's to have a consistent anchor point.

Chris Wilson · January 31, 2009, 10:32:00 PM

Ssamac.....The finger must touch the arrow nock.

QuoteOriginally posted by reddogge:
Define face walking. So you couldn't anchor middle finger corner of mouth for one distance and index finger corner of mouth for longer distances? That's BS to me.

That's pretty much face walking. You're varying the anchor point on the face depending on the distance. You may think it's BS, but it's a rule in some classes of competition.

Ssamac · February 02, 2009, 06:31:00 PM

Thanks. I guess my local 3D range is too darn friendly and we don't get into it like that. But mostly people are shooting for fun and not competing. And they have terrific tenderloins, so we're all happy. It's a great afternoon to spend with the kids.