string hitting wrist
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 5
string hitting wrist
i was wondering if it was a common problem for the string to come up and slap just behind my wrist when i shoot. it is pretty swollen. my firs time with a recurve bow and dont know very much. i figured if my arm was two straight it would hit my forearm. any suggestions?
#3
RE: string hitting wrist
Check your brace height, some recurves requre 8" or better check the bowyers specs.
I just got wacked today by a long bow that requires 7 inches minimum and I had 5" but was just testing the LBS on it as I was tillering the bow.
I just got wacked today by a long bow that requires 7 inches minimum and I had 5" but was just testing the LBS on it as I was tillering the bow.
#7
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 77
RE: string hitting wrist
Of course Howard was wanting max performance from his bow too...every little bit you increase that BH you loose power on your stroke. I prefer a higher poundage bow with a nice quiet brace height....It's a more forgiving bow that way too. Kirk
#10
RE: string hitting wrist
Instead, of gripping the bow with your whole hand try doing it with the webbing between your thumb and index finger. Then down through till it reaches the bottom corner of your hand. Then turn your elbow out out. This should help with it hitting your wrist. I like shooting this way. It is a more modern technique, but I shoot best with it.