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Title: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: Stringslap16 on April 04, 2009, 11:34:00 PM
Currently I achoe  with my index finger on the corner of my mouth, on my first incisor tooth.  My second anchor point is string to nose.  But I still wonder if my nose hits the same part of the string everytime.  I was thinking about either adding a kisser button or even another nock (closer to the string than a kisser) that I would touch to the tip of my nose.  Would this be a solid second anchor?  To wierd of an idea?
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: TomMcDonald on April 05, 2009, 02:10:00 AM
It's not weird. Do it and let people know how it goes.
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: ishiwannabe on April 05, 2009, 11:42:00 AM
Make sure that if you use a nock, you take a nail file to it to remove any sharp edges or burrs. OUCH.
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: Stringslap16 on April 05, 2009, 11:44:00 AM
good point, probably point a little wax on it.
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: gsmitty on April 05, 2009, 10:08:00 PM
Stringslap,
I have also been playing with my index finger at the corner of my mouth and string on my nose (actually, just to the side).  I have to play with it more but it seems to be helping my accuracy.  I think it is helping me be more consistent and forces the sight picture over my dominant eye.  Good luck on your endeavors!
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: Basinboy on April 06, 2009, 09:11:00 AM
I've been trying to get a second anchor point. I use my index finger in the corner of my mouth and have tried to put the string on my nose but it isn't working. I usually shoot with my bow canted. To make the string touch my nose I have to put it straight up and down, then my string is right in the middle of my sight picture through my dominate eye.
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: Leo L. on April 06, 2009, 01:08:00 PM
I've been playing with trying to find a good one as well.  I use my canine tooth as the first, and the second is my thumb right under my jaw.  Only problem is there isn't an exact spot down there I can stick it every time.  Just kind of "feels" the same.
Title: Re: wierd idea for a second anchor point
Post by: maineac on April 06, 2009, 02:18:00 PM
Mine is like Leo's but I lock the first joint of my thumb over the bottom corner of the jaw bone.