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Offline Koko Bow

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Pls explain "point on" distance.
« on: August 09, 2010, 08:52:00 PM »
Can someone pls explain what point on distance is?
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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2010, 08:55:00 PM »
For gap shooters it is the distance at which you aim the point of your arrow at your spot and that's where it hits.Closer than point on you aim lower and farther away you aim higher.

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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2010, 08:56:00 PM »
This is the distance your arrows fly at , with  the point of your arrow used as a sight.
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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2010, 08:57:00 PM »
Rod Jenkins explains this very well in masters of the barebow one.  Great video to watch if you get the chance.  I haven't got to see two or three yet.

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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2010, 09:29:00 PM »
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For gap shooters it is the distance at which you aim the point of your arrow at your spot and that's where it hits.Closer than point on you aim lower and farther away you aim higher.
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Offline Koko Bow

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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2010, 07:12:00 AM »
Do you typically establish a "base line", like 20 yards?
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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2010, 07:32:00 AM »
koko,

Not sure what you mean by "base line".  The way it's done is to do kind of a walk back.  Start at 5 yards.  Note how far below the bull the arrow point is at full draw when you hit the bull.  As you move back in 5 yard increments, the arrow point will continue to get lower (farther below the bull) for a while then start to move back up until you reach your point on distance.

The Point on distance is mostly determined by your shooting style.  If you shoot three under,your point on will be closer -- maybe 25 or 30 yards.  If  you shoot split finger it may be 50 or 55 yards.  If you shoot with  your anchor under your chin it may be much farther.

Knowing your "gaps" at each distance can aid you in shooting.  For example, my point on distance is about 55 yards.  My gap at 10 yards is 1.5 feet below the bull; at 20 yards it is 2.5 feet; at 30 yards its 3.25 feet; at 40 yards its moving back up to 2.5 feet (the same as at 20 yards); and finally I hold point on at 55 yards.

I just list my measurements to give an example.  It will be a little different for each shooter and the ONLY way to get the "gaps" is to shoot and measure them.
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Re: Pls explain "point on" distance.
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2010, 04:35:00 PM »
Your point on also is effected by which finger you anchor with...PR
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