New Handy Clicker Video from LifeCycle Gear

[NYRON]

I wanted to share our new YouTube video with TradGang members.

For more information or to buy a Handy Clicker, please visit www.yourlifecyclegear.com

[The Whittler]

That's pretty neat. It seems like it may be quieter then the limb clicker and no string to break. I guess you can reinvent the wheel.

[NYRON]

Thanks, Alan!

The beauty is that there's nothing to attach to your bow, so you can shoot any set up you choose and there's nothing to go out of adjustment.

The feedback I'm getting is fantastic.

I just hope it can help folks who are frustrated with their shooting.

[Flingblade]

I just placed an order for one.  Looking forward to trying it out.  I have been using bow mounted clickers for several years with good luck.  Hoping I can find a position on my string hand where I can activate it with my thumb without creating tension in my hand.  Bow hand won't work for me as I take a solid grip on my longbow and don't want to change to a less firm grip. 

[NYRON]

Thanks for your purchase, Gary.

For me, the least tension in my string hand exists when the Handy Clicker's hidden tab rests over the callus where my little finger joins my hand. This allows me to operate it with my thumb and address the string as I normally would.

A friend who normally shoots with his thumb up alongside his face, recently started using a Handy Clicker in his string hand and I was surprised by how easily he adapted.

[DanielB89]

Just purchased one to try out.  Will come back with some results. 

[NYRON]

Excellent!

Thanks, Daniel!

Would love to hear your feedback after you've had some time with the Handy Clicker.

[stagetek]

I bought one several weeks ago, but because of an early Dec. surgery haven't been able to try it yet. That all ends tomorrow. Very anxious to see how this works.

[BAK]

yes, I know that type clicker will work as I had two friends who made and used similar 20 years ago in MN.

[NYRON]

That's interesting, Bruce.

I've heard others say they remember something similar in the 1970s. I'd love to see one of the old versions.

So far its seems to be helping a lot of people who were struggling with target panic or just want more control of their shot.

[BAK]

There have been many versions of this idea over the years.  In one a simple child's clicker was held in either bow hand or release hand and when squeezed at the "click" the arrow was loosed.

Another mounted the clicking device to the front of the riser under the grip and the bow hand put pressure on it so as to get the "click" to initiate the release.

The use of a clicker was almost always against match rules and at least one guy came up with a small piece of plastic that he could discretely hold between his teeth and bite down on.  Under enough pressure it would "click" in his mouth, thus initiating the release. 

[NYRON]

Thanks, Bruce. There's certainly nothing new under the sun.

stagetek, let me know how it's going and feel free to ask questions.

Did you get the instructions that I sent by e-mail? They are also now posted on the blog at www.yourlifecyclegear.com

[Flingblade]

I received the Handy Clicker early last week and have shot about 150 arrows since.  Haven't missed a click yet.  It took a little playing around to get the position just right on my string hand and what I finally settled on is the loop closest to the clicker over my middle finger and the outside loop over my pinky finger with the beads at the base of my ring finger on the inside of my palm.  The beads seem to provide a hard surface to press the clicker into which allows less pressure to make the clicker go off.  There is a ridge on the clicker where you press to make it click that you can feel through the leather and my thumb easily finds that spot.  I purchased the cowhide version and am thinking the deerskin version may make it even easier to find that ridge as deerskin is a thinner material than cowhide.  Just a thought for those thinking about ordering one.  I need to get out and do some squirrel hunting and make sure this system holds up for me under the stress of a hunting shot and then I will order a deerskin version so I have a backup.  The clicker is very well made and traditional looking.  It looks right in place with my Howard Hill deluxe glove.  I was surprised how easily I transitioned to this from a limb mounted clicker.  Time will tell but I think this will be my go to system for shot control.  Ron provided excellent customer service and in the instructions mentions several resources to learn to use this type of shot control system.  I can highly recommend Joel Turner's Shot IQ system which is mentioned.  Those are my thoughts on this clicker for now.  I'll try to post back with a report on how it worked during spring turkey season.   

[NYRON]

Flingblade, I'm so happy that the the Handy Clicker is working well for you. Selling things is great, but helping people is what really matters.

Thank you for the great review. It's much appreciated.

Ron

[stagetek]

Ron, I did get to shoot last weekend, but had to stop after only a dozen shots. My back needs more time to heal. I will say that I think the clicker will work for me. It was awkward, but I expected that. I'm determined.

[NYRON]

Great to hear, stagetek. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I've had my share of back troubles, including surgery, so I know what you're going through. Take it easy.