I knew it would happen
I was a little nervous at first about shooting my new bow. I've shot weak bows and would always hit my forearm with the string. Yeah it hurt, but never left a mark....
I shot it about 50 times today(now at 65# instead of 70#), I'd still be shooting it, except I smacked my arm this time. Growing bigger and darker by the minute. I have ice on it right now. It's worse than the pictures show.
I shot it about 50 times today(now at 65# instead of 70#), I'd still be shooting it, except I smacked my arm this time. Growing bigger and darker by the minute. I have ice on it right now. It's worse than the pictures show.
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Yep, that will happen from time to time. I shoot a recurve bow and it usually happens to me at least once each time I go shooting. I bought myself a guard, but you will find that it will happen less and less the more you shoot and practice your form.
Jon0 -
Ever heard of 'bowed legs?'
... looks like you're working on a funny looking (sometime in the near future) arm![:o)]
Wear a guard.
PS: If the guard doesn't work ... duct tape ... and one long sleeve![:o)][:o)][:o)]0 -
watch that form. Keep your arm bent, and elbow out. When you straighten your arm, and your elbow points down, that's when you get in trouble. If that's uncomfortable, you should go down on weight. Don't worry about going down on weight, if you keep shooting, you'll be maxed out by next season anyway.
It happens though. Especially after shooting a bunch. Bowhunters are a pretty tough crowd though, so most don't whine about it.[;)]
Seriously though. Put a butcher knife in the freezer. take it, and press it flat against the welt making cris-crosses. I'm not saying cut it with the blade, I mean to use the sides. It will keep it from bruising fairly well.
Also: Don't wear an arm-guard! You only hit your arm when your form is poor, and there's no better way to be reminded of poor form than a string slap.
Ben0 -
..Mmmmm....looks like that could be a calf, not an arm. And it looks like that could be a hickey. I smell cover-up. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by fishermanben
watch that form. Keep your arm bent, and elbow out. When you straighten your arm, and your elbow points down, that's when you get in trouble. If that's uncomfortable, you should go down on weight. Don't worry about going down on weight, if you keep shooting, you'll be maxed out by next season anyway.
It happens though. Especially after shooting a bunch. Bowhunters are a pretty tough crowd though, so most don't whine about it.[;)]
Seriously though. Put a butcher knife in the freezer. take it, and press it flat against the welt making cris-crosses. I'm not saying cut it with the blade, I mean to use the sides. It will keep it from bruising fairly well.
Also: Don't wear an arm-guard! You only hit your arm when your form is poor, and there's no better way to be reminded of poor form than a string slap.
Ben
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...Robin Hood told me to tell you to "buck up" there Little John...[;)] 0 -
Im glad I havent gotten any of that!
We have one of those deers you sit out there - i like to shoot its nose. haha.
Dad wont let me destroy it with the shotgun0 -
quote:Originally posted by fishermanben
watch that form. Keep your arm bent, and elbow out. When you straighten your arm, and your elbow points down, that's when you get in trouble. If that's uncomfortable, you should go down on weight. Don't worry about going down on weight, if you keep shooting, you'll be maxed out by next season anyway.
It happens though. Especially after shooting a bunch. Bowhunters are a pretty tough crowd though, so most don't whine about it.[;)]
Seriously though. Put a butcher knife in the freezer. take it, and press it flat against the welt making cris-crosses. I'm not saying cut it with the blade, I mean to use the sides. It will keep it from bruising fairly well.
Also: Don't wear an arm-guard! You only hit your arm when your form is poor, and there's no better way to be reminded of poor form than a string slap.
Ben
Thanks for the tips Ben. I told myself I wouldn't use a guard for that reason. I have a mental checklist I go though every time. Form a "T". Bring the bow back to you, don't lean back. Check forearm clearance, and then aim. I don't think the weight is the issue. I'm normally right handed and didn't mind pulling back the 70#'r with my left side. I dialed it down to keep the stress off the bow. It was bad posture and form. I hope it won't happen again.
So far I'm really lovin this bow. I can't believe how accurate they are. Putting 3-4 arrow in the same 2" dot at 20yds. I'm in love.0 -
that's what you get for watching "The Dukes of Hazzard"[:D] 0 -
That's funny right there. Strawberryville. 0 -
Cubs - another thing that could help is reducing the draw length on the bow by 1/2" - 1". I am constantly amazed by pro-shop "experts" who constantly set up bows with draw lengths that are too long. I am not saying that you are one of them, but I am 6'1" tall and have a pretty good reach. However, my bow has a 28" draw length because that is what it is supposed to be. When your draw length is set correctly, you should be able to come to full draw, anchor correctly and not have to worry about string/forearm clearance.
One thing to remember is that if you are worrying about this now, while practicing, you will most likely forget it when you are shooting for real (like at a deer). Also, when hunting you will be wearing some sort of long-sleeve clothing. If I remember correctly, it gets pretty cool up there in IL, even during bow season, therefore you will probably be wearing at least a light jacket. That is going to require a little more room.
Just my thoughts. BTW, glad to see you are having fun with the new bow!0 -
quote:I knew it would happen
What, your arms got hairy?0 -
C'mon!
I've had worse things on my tongue and never stopped whistling...0 -
quote:Originally posted by HandgunHTR52
Cubs - another thing that could help is reducing the draw length on the bow by 1/2" - 1". I am constantly amazed by pro-shop "experts" who constantly set up bows with draw lengths that are too long. I am not saying that you are one of them, but I am 6'1" tall and have a pretty good reach. However, my bow has a 28" draw length because that is what it is supposed to be. When your draw length is set correctly, you should be able to come to full draw, anchor correctly and not have to worry about string/forearm clearance.
One thing to remember is that if you are worrying about this now, while practicing, you will most likely forget it when you are shooting for real (like at a deer). Also, when hunting you will be wearing some sort of long-sleeve clothing. If I remember correctly, it gets pretty cool up there in IL, even during bow season, therefore you will probably be wearing at least a light jacket. That is going to require a little more room.
Just my thoughts. BTW, glad to see you are having fun with the new bow!
HEY I WAS GOING TO SAY THAT SO I LOOKED SMART! If you have your lady friend take a picture of you at full draw, your nock should be directly below your eye and your center of gravity (belly button or belt) should be in line with both. This can tell you almost right away that your draw is too long.
I would worry about constantly doing that, because you will start thinking about your arm getting slapped rather then shooting where your aiming.
You could also, after form is corrected, install and STS.0 -
No need to worry. When I got my new Bowtech, my arm was blacker than he77 when I was shooting it at the bow shop. When I got home with it I was still slapping it just a little. The more I shot it the more I got in the rythym of shooting it and now it doesn't slap my arm anymore.
No arm guard is a good idea because it gets you used to the bow a lot quicker.[:D]0 -
The ONLY thing I use an arm gaurd for, is to tighten up bulky cold weather clothing from getting in the way of the string. I don't use an arm gaurd...just this cammo elastic tube type of thing on the forearm. 0 -
wimp
you should shoot a longbow0 -
Things like that reaffirm why I stick to the modern day firearm. [:D] 0 -
If you do plan to use an arm guard wear a long enough one, I have heard people using the cheep ones and not only did it not help the string was guided behind the guard and deeper into the forearm actually cutting the skin and pealing it toward the hand.
Also if you use correct form and do not tightly grip the bow you shouldn't hit yourself, I open hand shoot but I shoot a re-curve or a longbow you cant do that as easily with a compound but you should still try.
If you tightly grip the bow it causes the spin of the bow to be more pronounce and make it more likely to hit your arm.
If I didn't open shoot my re-curve it would hit me every single time, and at 75# that tends to hurt. It also has no rest so I shoot gloved with the arrow resting on the top of my hand, makes for a bit more interesting archery, I enjoy it though.0 -
rotate your arm so your elbow is out and it should be bent also. I think someone said it already but most people have bows that have to long of a draw. I shot 29 for years then went to a 28 and it is much more comfortable. Someone also mentioned the STS. I have one and love it. It will not only stop forward travel of the string it will take out any vibration that might be in the string. It will help quiet your bow.
http://www.stsarchery.com/
Here's a pic of mine with the STS0 -
quote:Originally posted by bang250
It will help quiet your bow.
Cause we all know those mathews bows need quieted. [:D]0 -
Riser supported by the thumb/palm joint ONLY.
Palm parallel to the ground.
Elbow pointing to the horizion, no need to bend it.
Allow the bow to roll forward off your hand after the shot. The wrist strap will prevent it from hitting the ground.
Did I mention that you don't want to "grab onto" the riser?0 -
quote:Originally posted by Tailgunner1954
Riser supported by the thumb/palm joint ONLY.
Palm parallel to the ground.
Elbow pointing to the horizion, no need to bend it.
Allow the bow to roll forward off your hand after the shot. The wrist strap will prevent it from hitting the ground.
Did I mention that you don't want to "grab onto" the riser?
Seems to be a common suggestion between people here at work and on this forum.
Thanks, I'l give it a try when I get home.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Tailgunner1954
Riser supported by the thumb/palm joint ONLY.
Palm parallel to the ground.
Elbow pointing to the horizion, no need to bend it.
Allow the bow to roll forward off your hand after the shot. The wrist strap will prevent it from hitting the ground.
Did I mention that you don't want to "grab onto" the riser?
Actually your palm doesn't have to be parallel to the ground the most important part is not to GRAB, I shoot mine kinda Indian style because of having no rest I cant have the bow parallel to the ground it has to be a bit horizontal or the arrow would fall off my hand to easy/not make good contact with the bow.
BTW I bet I'm a lot different than almost everyone here who shoots a bow, I have a draw of 33 and 1/2" that's another reason I went with longbows/recurves they don't make many modern arrows long enough for my draw even in wood its not that easy to find them, however its a whole lot cheaper.0 -
OUCH. Been there, done that.
Traded for a crossbow. Problem solved.0 -
quote:Originally posted by shoff14
quote:Originally posted by bang250
It will help quiet your bow.
Cause we all know those mathews bows need quieted. [:D]
I only mentioned that cause he has a PSE....
Preschool
Shooting
Equiptment...[:D]
Just playin cublover. Enos use to shot pse I gave him the same grief.0 -
Very funny. It's ok. I'm not all makin love to my bow like you all are......yet. 0 -
Pull
Shoot
Eexplode
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First get Momma to kiss your BOO BOO. Quit whining and follow the good advice of these two guys.[:D][:D][:D]
fishermanben HandgunHTR520 -
Watch your shoulder on that arm. If you have it pulled back too far you will hit your arm every time. Slightly rolling it forward will help. 0
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