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Author Topic: Slow mo tuning  (Read 882 times)

Offline BlondeJesus

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Slow mo tuning
« on: July 01, 2024, 12:56:17 AM »
Hey everyone!
Trying to figure out what’s going on with my setup. Trying my best not to get frustrated… Short youtube video of arrow flight here https://youtube.com/shorts/pa3BV80fJj4?si=m4pjOHQjizU-QJA_
Shooting 51# @ 28” longbow, 3 under. Arrows are 30” fir arrows spined at 70-75 and have 190 grain points. It seems like they are underspined based on such nock left off the string, bareshafts were also nock left…

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Re: Slow mo tuning
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2024, 07:23:26 AM »
Looks like you are plucking the string with your release hand. When you are ready to release, extend your draw a little and let your finger tension relax at the same time.

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Re: Slow mo tuning
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2024, 09:12:32 AM »
Your string hand is recoiling to the side rather than straight back.  This indicates that you are pulling mainly with your arm muscles rather than your back muscles.  In terms of the USA Archery shot sequence, you are skipping the “transfer to hold” step where you should be transferring the weight of the bow to your back muscles as you rotate your string elbow around behind the arrow. 

In terms of Terry's form clock, you are not in good alignment because your string elbow is outside the line of the arrow when you release the shot.  Terry describes a “J” shaped pull, where the vertical part of the J happens as you are drawing the arrow back, and the curved part at the bottom of the J, which you are missing, is where your string elbow stops moving back and instead moves in a circular path around behind the arrow.

If you are plucking, transferring the weight from your arm muscles to your back muscles should take care of that too.  You will know you're doing it right when your string hand naturally moves straight back after the shot is released without your having to force it.
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Re: Slow mo tuning
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2024, 09:32:21 AM »
"Terry describes a “J” shaped pull, where the vertical part of the J happens as you are drawing the arrow back, and the curved part at the bottom of the J, which you are missing, is where your string elbow stops moving back and instead moves in a circular path around behind the arrow."

Yes, thanks Dave. Good observation! 
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Re: Slow mo tuning
« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2024, 03:18:11 PM »
I also noticed that you have a lot of tension in your hand because when you follow through your fingers are curled back like you are still holding the string and not relaxed.

You need to drop the string like dropping a bucket of water,.... Just let it go.
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Re: Slow mo tuning
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2024, 09:39:13 AM »
Steven, here is a clip that shows the horizontal rotation of the draw with the 'J' and the end lining me up for the Magic T.

(sorry, this clip is over 20 years old and on analog not digital)

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Re: Slow mo tuning
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2024, 08:15:57 AM »
Sometimes you can't fix your release.  I have tendon issues and drag my third finger, no matter what it seems.  I just have to tune accordingly.  Maybe the same for you?
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Re: Slow mo tuning
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