Tim Strickland 3 under question

[razorback]

Just watched an episode of Strictlands hunting Adventures, where Tim took a nice Kudu in Africa. I noticed that he was shooting 3 under and that the arrow was a good finger width above his top finger. Anybody else shoot this way or know why he does. He is better than I am ever likely to be and since I just started shooting 3 under thought I would try to find the merit in it. I figure it brings the arrow closer to his eye making for easier "aiming"
Any thoughts.

[BTW]

He might be gap shooting.  Gap is determined by the distance of the target.

[razorback]

Probably is gap shooting and, if i have it right, the closer the arrow is to the eye the smaller the gap at the target.
Seems like the tiller of the bow would have to be taken into account with the string pressure so far below the nock point.

[Onehair]

Not gap, string walking.

[Manitoba Stickflinger]

Likely string walking!

[Fritz]

I shoot almost exactly the same. I wear glasses and can't use a high anchor. Been shooting like that the past three yrs. I use a clicker. Tuning is a little more challenging than other styles, but it works very well for me.  I don't walk the string. I find my point on distance of 15-18 yrds and that's where I grip the string for every shot. Short bows are hard to tune with this style of shooting.

[BTW]

How does string walking work?

[Fritz]

Basically, you have different places on the string you grip the string for different yardages. Do a search on the Shooters Forum. I know there is plenty of info. on it.

[bigbadjon]

String walking changes the load of your bow to change the point of aim of your arrow. I use a dumbed down version by using 3 under out to 30 yards then switching to split finger. Its an accurate system if you thrive on quantifiable variables.

[R. W. Mackey]

String walking is a very old method of aiming that alot of people use for NFAA type tournaments, where the yardage is known. The difference between string walking and gap shooting is: String walking, the point of arrow is held dead on each shot and the finger position on the string is moved up and down.  with gap shooting, the point of arow is moved up or down and the hand position stays the same. I am not an expert on either method since i shoot instinctive, and I am sure there is alot more to it than that, but this is basically how it works.

[TDHunter]

make sure your bow is tillered for it if your going to shoot that way.

[Bowwild]

Yes, he is string walking.  I started shooting the same way in early August after watching his DVD. Added 10 yards to my effective range  within a week.  Following Tim's lead I measure about an index finger width (trial and error) down from a nocked arrow. I then serve a nock locator that is this width below the nock. That's the 20-yard finger placement. I then serve about half that width further down and that's the under 15 yard distance. I use different thickness and color serving thread to help with locating the fingers. Finger touching the nock is a 30-yard spot if looking at the heart.

The primary nock locator is 1/2" above level.

I gap shot before doing this. I called it instinctive but it wasn't.

[AJP66]

I have been stringwalking since july, just amazing how accurate you can be. Masters of the barebow 2, and Modern Traditional DVDs have some good info on stringwalking.

[Bjorn]

I had the opportunity to shoot 3D with a world class competitor and stringwalker twice in the past year. And had the technique explained in detail, it is indeed impressive with it's accuracy. But it has its limitations too; you gotta' be a master at judging distance. Personally I don't have an interest; but to each his own.

[razorback]

Thanks guys. Never heard of string walking but will be looking into it. i am revamping my shooting style so am in a good spot to try something new. I have a bear grizzly 58" 55#@28, will this bow work with string walking or does it have to be tillered specially for this style.

[macksdad]

I shoot three under, I like the stringwalking theory alot.

[3undr]

i shoot 3 under and as far as shooting your bear this way, sure you can but it will be more noisy than split. some of us knock at 5/8 high instead of 1/2 but that really depends on the bow also.i have no interest in string walking 3 under is just more natural for me.

[AJP66]

Just a few tips if anyone wants to try stringwalking, you definatly need two nock locators one above and one below the arrow, a little higher than normal,on some bows almost 3/4". To keep your bow quiet keep your brace hieght on the high side for your bow. For hunting I like to use dental floss to mark my most common string crawl, that way I can feel where I need to grip the string without taking my eyes off the animal.