savedbygrace

I was reading the part where you guys talked about stabilizers. I have a tru glow on my bow. When I shoot it I notice the first movement of the bow, after the arrow has been released, is back (the top part of the bow comes back). Everything I have read says that to have "correct form" the top of the bow should move forward. I know I'm not pulling to hard on my release. Does it possible sound like I need to add a little weight to my current stabilizer or could it be something else im doing. Thanks

C-WOODS-SHOOT

First thing I would check would be the tiller. This is the distance from the base of the limb (where it meets the riser) to the string. This measurement is taken at a 90 degree angle to the string. It should be exactly the same on the top and bottom limbs.

If the bottom limb were cranked down more than the top it might cause the problem you described. Adjustment to tiller is made by cranking the limb bolts in or out accordingly.

I don't know what type of bow you have, but a two cam bow that is out of time may cause this. Most new bows do not need a stabilizer. They hardly move in your hand when shot. If the bow is properly tuned and the problem still exists you may want to go ahead and try a heavier stabilizer. I don't think your form is the problem.

TFOX

Depending on the kind of bow this might be normal.A deflex riser bow will do this and all that is needed is a little more weight out on the end of your stabilizer.


Yes,there are some tuning aspects also as described by c-woods.If the bow doesn't have a deflex riser,then check,or have checked the above items.



Your form most likely won't cause the bow to fall back like you described unless your are really heeling the bow bad.Heeling is when you get too much of the bottom part of the heel of your hand on the grip and push forward with it when you shoot.

Sniper151

Experiment with other stabilizers. Hold your bow at arms length with your hand in the grip, just like you were starting to draw. Don't touch the string with the other hand. A balanced bow should do just that, stay straight up and down. If the top comes back you need a bit longer or more weight on the end or your stabilizer. Try a quality stabilizer about 6 to 12" in length and experment with added weight. This will not only balance your bow but also add just enough mass weight to decrease movement.

nubo

This is some good info from these guy's ,i can't think of anything that hasn't been covered here .But definetly be sure that the grip fit's properly into the top part of the thumb muscle .
Do one step at a time.
1] Check the tiller
2]check the form issue
3 add wieght to your stabilizer if the first 2 step's haven't corrected the problem.

nubo

Kanga

I can

This is true IF you have a dual cam bow.

But if you have a single cam or hybrid bow you need to run some fishing line from the top axle to the bottom axle and measure to the fishing line as most single have a large cam and a smaller idler wheel so measuring to the string will give you a false reading

C-WOODS-SHOOT

Good call Ausie. I shoot a hybrid cam and the tiller adjustment is the same as a two cam bow.