two fingers

[Ramsey]

what is wrong with shooting with
just two fingers? One over the arrow,one
below,does it add inconsistance to your
shooting or any thing?

[brettlandon]

I origionally learned two under shooting lightweight recurves.  I really like this technique and can use it up to about 55 lbs.  I now, however, try to shoot 60+ lb. bows and have gone to the standard three.  If you can handle the poundage, I say go for it.  If, like me, you increase your poundage past what two fingers will shoot, going to three won't be a problem at all.

-Brett

[loco_cacahuate]

I've shot that way to 25 years. The first bow I did that with was 69#.

[Gordy]

I like to do that with lighter weight bows...seems to clean up my release.  Just wish I could make my fingers strong enough to do it with my 65-70#'rs  :\\

[Shakes.602]

Whatever Gets the Arrow Where Ya Want It, Just My Opinion of Course.  

[Ramsey]

I was just wondering cause I'm haveing a
heck of a time with the three fingers can't
seem to get it down and wanted to make
sure I wasn't going to mess with my shooting
in the future
                  THAX BILLY

[Turkhunter]

I started with three finger split then went to two under and it really improved my release and point of impact.  All I have ever shot is 45# though.

[Mr.Chuck]

Two fingers, one less finger to mess up with!  Two under is even better!  

[jmar595]

I tried the split three finger at first also. I went to two under pretty quickly. It all depends on you, how you shoot and release. Just watch what these guys are saying about moving up in poundage. Going three under with higher poundage bows would probabally work fine.

[jmar595]

I tried the split three finger at first also. I went to two under pretty quickly. It all depends on you, how you shoot and release. Just watch what these guys are saying about moving up in poundage. Going three under with higher poundage bows would probabally work fine.

[A.S.]

I've tried about every combination that one can think of. 2 years ago I shot 2 split as you mentioned---works great. Last year I moved to 2 under, and WOW!! My shooting has never been better. Very rarely do I feel that I had a sloppy release.

Give them both a try, see what feels go to you!

[Ramsey]

the two under is a little different,but i believe
I could get use to it.It feels good,(so as the
saying goes)
      thanks GENTLEMEN   BILLY

[Big'n]

I tried 2 under this afternoon(normally shoot split). I didn't like it. My bow was alot louder and I would have to change my sight picture totally. I think I'll stick with split.  DAVE

[pseman]

I have been experimenting with 2-under(sorta). I draw split finger and then all but drop my index finger. It is still touching the string but has very little pressure on the string. It seems to be giving me a smoother release and it all but eliminates finger pinch on shorter bows.

[NOMAD88]

If you can stay consistent and on target there is no wrong way in my opinion.

[Brian Krebs]

been shooting that way for 50 years plus.  

[finger lakes bowhunter]

while I am still new on masters of the barebow they talk about just using your middle finger and using the two others just to stabilize the string

[wingnut]

I shot with two fingers under for years dropping my index finger off of the string.  Then I got arthritis in my two fingers.  Back to split now.  Be careful putting that much pressure on because you'll pay for it later, years later.

Mike

[GR]

I switched to left handed a few years ago and noticed that I start my draw with three but drop the middle finger about half way. No problems.

 I posted this same question on the shooting forum and got the same replies

`` If its working, dont fix it''

[StickBowManMI]

My wife shoots with two split fingers using her 52Lb longbow and she removes the top finger just prior to releasing. Seems to work great for her. Does anyone know whether this would have a detrimental impact on her physically?