Copenhoss t1_ixzylde wrote on November 27, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Reply to comment by scrumbungledung in TIL that many pro archers use surprise release mechanisms to prevent themselves from anticipating and reacting to the impending impact. by broogernavn

I didn’t realize I was panic shooting with a wrist until I went to a button. Basically letting the shot go from the anchor point with zero rear follow through. Like I said rough learning curve but I went from “good” to “great”

scrumbungledung t1_iy05q9n wrote on November 27, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Is the thumb button the trigger or is that just like a safety to engage the mechanism? I see straight hinge releases with no thumb barrel at all and always wondered.

Copenhoss t1_iy089hv wrote on November 27, 2022 at 7:38 PM

So there’s hinge releases and thumb buttons. Some hinges do have thumb safety’s. I use a thumb button. Pulling straight back with your elbow will release a thumb button. A hinge requires you to do the same while letting your hand slightly rotate to release it. YouTube has plenty of explanations