We used to call these back tension release aids. It's not about being surprised, it's about keeping your form consistent. To make them release you have to rotate them to a preset point so theoretically your draw position is the same each time. At full draw you are meant to keep pulling you shoulders together and this will cause your drawing hand to rotate.You are meant to do the same thing with a trigger release rather than mash the button with your thumb but I found back tension release aids with a click mechanism better. If you are using them you shouldn't be surpriseded unless you really mess up your draw. Happens to everyone and it's usually bye bye arrow
dotsalicious t1_ixzo0ki wrote
Reply to TIL that many pro archers use surprise release mechanisms to prevent themselves from anticipating and reacting to the impending impact. by broogernavn
We used to call these back tension release aids. It's not about being surprised, it's about keeping your form consistent. To make them release you have to rotate them to a preset point so theoretically your draw position is the same each time. At full draw you are meant to keep pulling you shoulders together and this will cause your drawing hand to rotate.You are meant to do the same thing with a trigger release rather than mash the button with your thumb but I found back tension release aids with a click mechanism better. If you are using them you shouldn't be surpriseded unless you really mess up your draw. Happens to everyone and it's usually bye bye arrow