Using a release...

[unregistered]

Ok long story short the tendon on the lowest finger of my drawing hand almost went out today. I had cut the tendons in my right hand when I was a kid and it seems that shooting with fingers has been putting to much stress on them, almost to the point of breaking them. So it is either shoot with a release or give up archery. So I bought a release but am having difficulty establishing a consistent anchor. Anyone have good suggestions for an anchor point in this situation?

[ishoot4thrills]

If using a wrist release, I liked using the feather at the corner of the mouth and string touching my nose anchor when I shot wheelies.

Regardless of what you end up trying, I hope you end up with what's the most comfortable that get's you the best results.

Above all, I wish you well with your release and I'm sorry about your injury.

[unregistered]

Thanks for the reply. I will give the feather solution a try.

[m midd]

u might also try a kisser button if possible

When I injured a finger once and used a strap mechanical release, I used a brush button.  Heavy, I know, but I needed that size to establish an anchor point on my cheek so my aim was more like I was used to.  I put it right above the arrow.

[Terry Green]

Ever try a thumb ring?

[10point]

when i shot a compound, i used a kisser button at the corner of my mouth with my nose on the string. this gave me a consistant anchor point and i was able to eliminate my peep sight with no loss in accuracy. not sure if it will work with a trad bow. good luck.

[Bird Dog]

I agree...the kisser button is the way to go.

[unregistered]

Whats a thumb ring?

[dragon rider]

Originally posted by Justin Black:
Whats a thumb ring?

And how would you operate it if you knew what it was?

[gvdocholiday]

Originally posted by Terry Green:
Ever try a thumb ring?

I was just going to suggest the same thing.  

Here's a video on what a thumb ring is and how to use it.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q81H-V1_gGo

Most of the ones I've seen are made of plastic, or bone...but I've seen a few homeade leather ones as well.  

I think you'd have more satisfaction going to a thumb ring vs a mechanical release aid.  

If you're a righty, you could easily make your own thumb ring out of a lefty 3finger under shooting tab.  

Good luck!

[unregistered]

Ok well that was a pretty cool vid. Do you have to shoot like they did with the arrow on the "wrong" side of the shelf?

[calgarychef]

Justin I know a fellow here who uses a release because of arthritis in his finger.  He shoots just fine, almost too fine!

[unregistered]

Yah I figure I won't be allowed to try for any prizes in any shoots due to the release. Perhaps a thumb ring wouldn't be so objectionable. I just wonder if it would work well with my bow or would I have to buy a right handed bow with a left handed shelf?

[gvdocholiday]

No...that's just turkish style shooting.  You can shoot normal.

[AzTBH]

How to build a thumb ring from cow horn, antler or bone

[fedora]

Wow, I might try a thumb ring even though my hand is fine right now.  Try them all out while the equipment is working so if something goes wrong I can switch without worry.  Hand arthritis runs in the family.  Thanks

[SpencerL]

Kisser Button would be my preferred method.

[knobby]

I use a release, and anchor with the release pressed up under my cheek bone. The release grabs the string under a nock set that's about square with the rest. I then have a second nock set about an inch above the first. The nock snaps under this one. This set-up gives me a consistant anchor, and the arrow raised above the release brings it near my eye. I went to this for target panic reasons, but it'll work great for your situation, too. Good luck!

[TC]

Can you still use wood arrows, shooting off of the shelf, with a release?