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I Just saw the video-I went ahead and tried Welch's style and must admit it works well. He keeps stressing HOLD, HOLD and then the release will be automatic.That's fine for a Deer or bear posing to be shot. What do you do with speed shots tha thappen all to often?? Other than that ,I shoot a bow with 46# @ my draw and can hold easily for a really long time without any automatic release.Am I to assume that the poundage has to be high enough that one can't hold at draw for more than 2 sconds or so in order to have the string automatically rip loose?
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Lucky Strike said... "Am I to assume that the poundage has to be high enough that one can't hold at draw for more than 2 sconds or so in order to have the string automatically rip loose?"
No, it has nothing to do with draw wt, but is part of the "trust your bow arm" thing as it becomes INSTINCTIVE or an "unconscious release" when your brain tells your hand to release the string because the bow arm is pointed at the target. The release just "happens" unconsciously, kind of like "being in the zone" and unlike consciously pulling a trigger to shoot.
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I took Ricks class last November. I think what he is trying to do when he shoots on the video is to show you exactly what to do to get accustomed to shooting this way. He also has his students do this to ingrain it into their routine. When you see him shoot in person, he does not hold like that. As he told me he has been doing it for a long time. He throws up and shoots pretty fast and hits exactly where he is looking and I mean some long shots to. I could not believe my eyes. If you get a chance, it may be well worth the money to go to his school. You will be surprised at what you will come away with.
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It is really interesting. I took his class 2 years ago and it is my standard method of shooting now (I went as a split finger shooter). He has been doing it a long time. Just the other day I decided to take a look at his first video (only 20 minutes long!) and made in the mid-90's. All the elements are there on the first video except the knuckle to the ear lobe. It is not a great video in the context of the next 2 he has done but with hindsight and the experience of attending his school you can see he figured this out a long time ago. As far as shooting fast, once you get the system down and consistently have good form and the consistent anchor, then shoot as fast as you need to for the hunting situation. Don't see any difference from a split finger approach. The fundamentals are really similar.
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