Originally posted by User Name:
Many answers as to why Olympians do not use higher anchors, but I still am missing why hunters don't use Olympic style anchors. Any insights?
I s'pose I should just try it myself and get my own insights, but thought I would ask first.
I have tried the under the chin anchor with my hunting bows shooting without sights and for the sort of shots I take (20yds and under) it is more difficult to hit the mark than with a corner of the mouth anchor for me anyway. Under the chin anchor can actually give you an arrow trajectory that rises at short distances. Seems easier for me to shoot with the flatter arrow trajectory from the higher anchor.
Bear in mind I usually shoot my trad bows split finger. I can see if you have a bow tillered for string walking and three fingers under the under the chin anchor could be a very good option.
Give it a try and see what you think, I'm going to
Topic: Olympic archers-Why do they anchor so low? (Read 1999 times)
