3finger under/splitfinger

[Chub]

IM NEW at this does 3finger vs split require different tiller settings I GET better bareshaft results for spine with split and nockpoint but 3under feels much more comfortable being new to trad gang i need help also need advice on aluminum shafts what size for recurve bob lee 60# 52lb at 27inches

[arkiewoodsman]

i shoot a bob lee stick 53 @28 and 2216 fly awesome. i see a lot of trad shooters use 2216. about split vs. 3 under its a battle ive fought for a while. i have tried both and 3 under seems to be easier for a smooth release. i should say 3 under is the best, especially for a new shooter but i like split just because it feels more natural to me and im caught up on the fact that all the legends, Bear, Pearson, Hill,ect.  shot split. i guess you just have to do what feels the best to you. ask 10 people and you'll probably get 10 different answers. just have fun. oh, and yes split and 3 under have different knock points(if that is what tiller settings mean.)

[McDave]

Tiller is a measurement of the distance between the bowstring and the bow at the top and bottom of the riser.  A bowyer will generally ask if you want to shoot 3fingers under or split fingers, because he will adjust the bow tiller accordingly when he makes the bow.  Or, on a bow with adjustable tiller, you can change the tiller setting yourself.  You may find that a bow shoots fine either way, or you may find that it shoots better one way or the other.  If I were buying a used bow, I would try to find out whether it was made for split-fingers or 3 under.

[O.L. Adcock]

"A bowyer will generally ask if you want to shoot 3fingers under or split fingers, because he will adjust the bow tiller accordingly when he makes the bow."

Yep, Used to do that and will still lean toward zero if I know it'll be shot 3 under. With lots of testing and experimenting as long as there isn't too much tiller, it makes no difference at all that a 1/16" nock point change won't cure. Other then that it's just personal choice.....O.L.