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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Cryogenic on May 08, 2013, 06:17:00 PM
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I am having a problem with string slap, but the odd thing is that it's only on one of my bows. I have a Sky Archery heavily reflexed flatbow, a HH Big 5, and a Pronghorn 3pc. It's the 3pc that slaps me. My form is the same with all 3 bows. In order to avoid a significant string slap with the Pronghorn, I have to grip the bow rather tightly.
My first thought was brace height. The brace height on the HH Big 5 is 6.5. I don't remember what the other 2 are, but they are normal and within manufacturer spec.
Any thoughts as to what's going on?
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May relate to the wrist of the grip. if you're using a high wrist grip on the 3 piece only you may be in a slightly different shooting position. I find the more the bow arm is extended towards your backside and the more it's outstretched the more likely to get string slap ...
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My first reaction is you should not feel a need to grip any bow tightly. I would look at your elbow position-have it rotated down and out. Also check your foot position-back foot may be too close, should be shoulder width apart and back.
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I am certainly using a low grip.
To be honest, it is likely my elbow. I have no idea why I shoot this bow differently from others, but when I concentrate on my elbow position--no string slap!
I suppose that should have been obvious to me.
Thanks all for the help!!
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This should be in the shooters form forum, but I would agree with bjorn. Glad you got it figured out.