8pt~Bowhunter

Howcan I shorten my string?

Can I just buy a shorter string?

8pt~Bowhunter

OK, I'll try to find a shorter release...

Thanks for your help.

musclecarman92

Im 15 And looks like how i shoot (with the draw a little to long) if my draw is "right" im less accuate (shooting about 2" groups at 20 yd. with it "just right" when I shoot with it too long I shoot0 1/2" groups at 20 yd.)

8pt~Bowhunter

I'm also 15... I'm not really having any problems with accuracy. (I can have all my arrows touching at 20 yards, and have a nice 1" group at 30 yards...)

I don'tthink I ever shot a bow that fit me "right", so I couldn't really tell the difference in my groups.[>:]

Kanga

I wont go so far as saying the draw lenght is too long.

But do agree with Tfox you need to straighen up and getthe tip of yournose touching the string.

You need to get your spine and shoulders to form a "T" at the moment you are leaning back but that could be due to peep height.

The other concern is the bend in your release wrist, that can be fixed by a shorter loop and release.

Your grip looks good so dont change anything there.

TFOX

Sorry I had such a short response,my son had abasketball game to see if they go to the championship game and we won,so we are in.


When working on standing up straight,you will notice at first it FEELS like you are leaning forward but you are not.Use a mirror to work on this and pictures and even video.A full length mirror will give you immediate feedback.Just stay relaxed,open the feet about shoulder width and center the weight over both feet and work from there.


I will have to admit that you do LOOK long but that is very subjective to your improper form.I am willing to bet the draw is closer than most think and I would also guess if it is a little long,it is not going to be much and should be very shootable for you given your age and the possibility you may grow an inch tomorrow.


Stand up straight and we can take a look at it again.

BigJ71

I agree with Ausie and TFOX in that your draw length may not be too bad. What I think the problem is, is your kisser. I think it'sin the wrong position. In order to get the kisser in the corner of your mouth you are actually having to pull your head back thus leaning back when you don't need to do that. The end of the string can come back as far as the corner of your eye, yours is still pretty far forward, in other words you have room to tilt your head forward but the kisser is stopping you from doing that!

Try this: Take the kisser off, close your eyes and draw till it feels comfortable, get your head level and that string closer to your nose. Then open your eyes. Adjust your peep so it's in line when you open,then re-install yourkisser (if you want to) and you won't be leaning your head back anymore. I also noticed that your sight is all the way at the bottom. Ever wonder why? It's because your peep is in the wrong position on the string, your peep is there because that's the only position you can see through it when you anchor that far away from the string. Your anchoring that far away from the string because your kisser in stopping you from putting your head forward where it should be. I bet you never thought thewrong positioning of a kisser could cause such problems eh?

Also when you begin to re-sight in your bow, start with the pins centered in the sight window. Move the entire window to acquire yourmiddle yardagepin.In other words if you shoot three pins 20-30-40, thencenter the 30 yard pin in the middle of the sight windowand move the entire sight up or down till you're hitting dead on at 30. Then adjust your 20 and 40 yard pins individually. This will ensure your pins will be in the center of the the sight window and you will have a clearer view.

You really don't need a kisser it's kinda redundant with a peepbut if you feel more comfortable with one, put it back on. But I really do think that's what's screwing you up.

TFOX

Big,good call on thekisser but I would say NOT to put it back on,Unless you shoot without a peep(which you clearly do).

Kissers cause more problems than they fix.

BigJ71

I agree TFOX and this is a great example of that. I also think he should leave it off but I didn't want to come across like some kinda of "kisser Nazi" or something like that.

If you're going to put it back on set everything else first! then draw and have someone mark where the kisser should go. But I agree, just leave it off, you'll have less headaches.

TFOX

The kisser is just too big to be consistant with,if one feels the need for a kisser,they should tie a small knot where they wish it to be.