three under vs. split whats the real difference?

[dutch the deadly]

one is more instinctive?  the other is better suited for "aiming" and gap shooting??   it's only a "feel" thing????  for those who have done both or are dedicated to one or the other...what is the difference and which is "better"  /   not trying to start WWIII...just really don't know.   tks

[PEARL DRUMS]

Thats a decision each of us would make. Some may like the arrow posistion in regards to their eye, some may like the feel of the shaft above their fingers rather than splitting them. Its a personal preference and what works for each shooter best.

[lpcjon2]

The difference is having a fletching in the corner of your eye     .I shoot split it's the way I learned and will always shoot.I like to feeeeel my inner chi taking over the shot.  

[bsimm78]

I started out shooting split but recently switched to 3-under.  Totally eliminated and chance of pinch.  I feel like my release is more smooth as well.  I don't think I'll be changing back.

[Zradix]

I tried 3 under.
Made me nervous having that arrow so close to my eye.

[crotch horn]

I started shooting split for over two years. I tried 3 under a few times and just did not like it. After missing both deer I shot at last season I switched to 3 under over the winter. For some reason it felt good this time. My groups were better and I stuck with it. Got my first trad turkey the last day of spring season & got a bear this fall. Seems to be working for me, but like stated it is really personal for each.
Good luck.

[Tom Leemans]

I've shot both ways. In fact, I used to shoot 2 fingers under. Now I shoot split, but not because it is better. Just got used to shooting that way. "They" say that a bow should be tillered for 3 under because more stress will be put on the lower limb and the limb timing can be thrown off, etc. I think it's easier to line up, aim, gap (whatever you want to call it) your arrow when you shoot 2 or 3 under. It's easier to get the arrow under your eye IMO, when shooting under vs splint. Either way you shoot, you have to be consistent and practice. Do whatever delivers the arrow where you want it to go. Why do I shoot split then? I don't know.
 

[stickhead]

Momma says shootin three under is the devil

[straitera]

Good luck. Split here matches my personality.

[Pon]

I shoot split because 3 under is not allowed in the longbow class at local 3d' shoots, you have to shoot in the recurve class if you decide to shoot 3under anyway, I wonder why?, silly rule

[Shakes.602]

Then I MUST Be The DEVIL!! I never Could hit anything split, and I just got used to shooting 3-Under!! That Rule does Suck!!

[KentuckyTJ]

Originally posted by stickhead:
Momma says shootin three under is the devil

Hahaha, I thought that was Vickie Valincort Bobby?

Shot 3 under for years. Then got a bow that was tilled for split. Switched and shoot most of my bows that way now. It's all what you get used to. Felt really weird at first but it didn't take long before I knew exactly where the arrows would go and it felt normal again. The big benefit to split over 3 under for me is all bows are quieter shooting them that way.

[jonsimoneau]

Neither is better than the other.  Just go with the one that works for you.