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Title: Bow Slings
Post by: Shakes.602 on September 20, 2009, 12:58:00 PM

I HEAR a Lot about how Important it is to use a Sling on a Trad Bow, but How Many of Us REALLY Use One? I Admit, I Never Have, but I Also have a Fused Left Wrist from a Motorcycle Accident. I dont hang on as TIGHT as I Can. Any Bearing on the "Loose Bow" at the End of the Shot??

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: reddogge on September 21, 2009, 10:40:00 PM

I used one on a '66 Bear Tamerlane target bow in the 60s but never used one on a hunting bow.  Neet makes one.

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: Shakes.602 on September 27, 2009, 05:32:00 PM

I have a Roll of Para-Chord material I could make one with, but I guess its Just a Questionnare as to  HOW MANY Archers  Really Use the Slings??  :confused:   And How Tight do they Usually Wear them?  :archer:

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: Chris Wilson on October 05, 2009, 07:56:00 PM

I use a wrist/finger sling.  Wouldn't think of shooting without it.  I made it based on a design posted by a member of another forum.  Here:   wrist/finger sling--tradtalk.com (http://www.tradtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4281)  

I wear it just snug enough to keep the bow in the hand.  You don't want it too tight or it'll affect the dynamic motion of the bow upon release.
  (http://cluster.ezphotoshed.com/users/chrisw8658/photos/1240705324-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: SHOOTO8S on October 05, 2009, 08:37:00 PM

Hmm Chris...that looks familiar  :)

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: Chris Wilson on October 06, 2009, 10:01:00 PM

:)  It should, Rod.  Excellent design by the way.  It works great.

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: String Tracker on October 06, 2009, 10:13:00 PM

i use slings on both my target bow and hunting bow.  allows me to open grip the bow

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: jer11bravo on October 12, 2009, 10:11:00 PM

never had used one after reading this article I want to give ti a try cnat hurt

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: pebowbender on October 13, 2009, 09:05:00 AM

Check out ANNEEWAKEE ARCHERY. John makes a nice sling.

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: d from phx on October 19, 2009, 03:07:00 PM

Have always used a sling, especially for target competition shooting. Highly recommed the ones made from para cord. they are light and easy to adjust. Buy mine from Lancaster Archery very inexpensive and come in lots of color choices

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: NJWoodsman on October 19, 2009, 03:39:00 PM

I'm surprised more new hunting bows don't have the insert for a wrist sling (or stabilizer, reel, etc). I use one on all my bows. It can't hurt.

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on October 22, 2009, 11:23:00 AM

I don't use one.  I shoot a longbow and hold the bow like I am holding an egg.  Seems to work great for me.

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: Don Baker on October 23, 2009, 03:06:00 PM

Seems like a lot of guys prefer a cord type wrist sling or finger slings but not a bow sling-why?

I use a bow sling and I like it,it is a lot easier to get into as opposed to the cord type slings.

Am I missing something here?

Thanks,

Don

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: jerry r baker on October 23, 2009, 05:51:00 PM

before i got hurt i used one for tree stand hunting i do a good job dropping things

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: tawster on October 26, 2009, 11:24:00 PM

Thanks for the post. Just made one as per the pix (but used a slipping alpine-type knot for the cord lock). It will help reduce fatigue, I am sure.

-todd

Title: Re: Bow Slings
Post by: mustoffa on October 28, 2009, 07:31:00 AM

I shoot a loose grip and always have used one on hunting bow and tourament bow.It takes the drop  factor out of the back of my mind and I dont think about garbing the bow. mine made of leather and I dont have it so that it is tight on my wrist.