deep hook

[Captain*Kirk]

Originally posted by nhbuck1:
the one with the leather tips?

THIS one:

 
I also find it easier to get a deep hook using a tab as well.

[Overspined]

Made my own tabs

[Archie]

I had John at American Leathers make my Kangaroo Krossover gloves medium in size, but with extra long size finger stalls.  Works great, and I use a deep hook.

[Shadowhnter]

I just purchased a buffalo big shot. Zero problems with deep hook, there was plenty there to do it but ive got big hands and take an XL.
By the way, between the krossover and buffalo bigshot, I like the bigshot better, and is far better protection.

[Muttly]

Stay at it with the Crossover.. I like gloves to be tight initially, took a while to be able to get a deep hook, pitch blend helps.
Going from a damascus glove to the Crossover, seems like I consistently get a cleaner, quieter release.

[NothingHappenedToday]

I have the Kangaroo Krossover glove.  At first, the plastic inserts sewn into the tips prevents your fingers from bending completely at the first knuckle. After time, the plastic loses its rigidity and becomes more flexible, allowing for the "deep hook" method.

[two4hooking]

Food for thought:

 

[gvdocholiday]

I also have no problem getting a deep hook with my Black Widow Sticktite.

[tracker12]

Why I use a tab.

[highlow]

I'm with you, tracker12. Was visiting my bud in PA this past weekend and ended up shooting his bow as I hadn't brought mine. He is a former sight shooter whom I have gotten to go the fixed crawl route. He shoots really well and in fact had his first Robin Hood, ruining a couple of brandy new GT blems. He was actually going to remove the penetrating arrow and I told him no way. Have to mount that baby in his man cave. Anyway, to the point of this post. He shoots with a Neet glove which I had to use. Had a very difficult time positioning the index finger under the fixed crawl brass nock. Additionally, I couldn't get my hook deep enough to feel comfortable. Definitely placed more strain on the fingers, hand and forearm while coming to full draw. A tab is so much easier and a lot less cumbersome.

[Red Beastmaster]

So THAT's deep hook?!!!

I always thought I used "deep hook" because I held the string in my first knuckle, FROM THE FINGER TIP.

So it's actually the first knuckle from the palm?

I've been doing this for thirty years and never seen anyone other than little kids hold the string in this way. I guess it's possible because so many of you do it but I just can't see how you can get a clean release.

I'm going to give it a go next time I shoot. I learned something today.

[fnshtr]

I think there is still some confusion here about what constitutes a "deep hook". The article posted near the bottom of page 2 indicates the deep hook as being in the crease of the second joint of the finger, and a correct hook as being in the crease of the first joint from the finger tip.

I've always understood the "deep hook" to be either in the crease of the first joint from the fingertip or slightly above that but short of the crease in the second joint.

I used to shoot from my fingertips. Not good as it is nearly impossible to properly relax the fingers at release when gripping the string that way.

I'm with Red Beastmaster, I've never seen anyone shoot from the crease of the second joint. But I'm willing to be enlightened.

[gvdocholiday]

"I've always understood the "deep hook" to be either in the crease of the first joint from the fingertip or slightly above that but short of the crease in the second joint."

That's how I have switched to holding the string this last year.  I'm finding I have much more leverage holding it deeper in that position and it puts way less stress on my hand and fingers.  

I'm also getting a much cleaner release this way as it seems the finger tips get clear of the path of the string much faster as they're relaxed, rather than tense with holding the draw weight.  I can't remember the last time I 'plucked' the string while holding a deep hook.

[Babbling Bob]

Think Dave may have the answer if you can use a tab.  Might find an old sewed finger cordovan glove on the net and try it. Some of the old ones had really stiff fingers which would work.

[DanielB89]

I didn't read through the whole thread.  

My black widow Stick Tite glove has excellent leather and deep finger stalls.  I really like it.  You can get the version that has the nylon over the tips as well.  It is nice.