Anchor with wrist release

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pwiles1968
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Location: Lutterworth

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 11:21 am Post subject: Anchor with wrist release

Does anyone have any links to pictures or Video of Good Archers using wrist release (National Level Not just UK) I have just started using wrist (Carter two-shot) and have an anchor I think will work, just looking for options or ideas before I settle down. _________________ Paul.

Club: Lutterworth AC
Bow: Hoyt - UltraElite
Sight: Shibuya Carbon & Blk Eagle 0.8
Arrows: Axis FMJ's & 2315 Plats.
Accesories: Carter Two Shot Release

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Liam
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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 12:44 pm Post subject:

I have spent a bit of time with Chris at Merlin working on my stance and anchor point and it has improved my shot greatly, if I can get a picture taken at draw I will, it may be of some use to you _________________ Why not?

Club: Long Eaton Field Archers
Bow: Karel Osage Orange Hungarian Reflex Bow 50lb @ 28"
Sight: Not Brilliant
Arrows: Sitka Spruce 11/32's @ 31"
Accesories: 2 Funny gloves with not enough fingers on them

pwiles1968
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Location: Lutterworth

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject:

If I get a chance I will visit Ben, he ordered the release for me it is the one he used at the start of last season. I spent a bot of time watching Archery TV and would you know it the Meteksan Compound Gold Medal Match was 2 wrist release shooters, the clip was not too long but anchor position looked similar to mine, bit happier now just need to practice loads and imprint it. _________________ Paul.

Club: Lutterworth AC
Bow: Hoyt - UltraElite
Sight: Shibuya Carbon & Blk Eagle 0.8
Arrows: Axis FMJ's & 2315 Plats.
Accesories: Carter Two Shot Release

MAC Active Balance Rod

sheep2580
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Location: Selby

Posted: Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:14 pm Post subject:

I don't have a picture of it but i use a wrist release and have now started to release with my middle finger while putting my first finger on the opposite side of the release. Rotating the wrist so that the jaw bone fits in the gap between the first two muscles gives you an anchor point and the middle finger gives you a solid base to pull and squeeze with. Back tension release there. I learnt this today and went from a wide left-right red to 3 X's instantly. I might be able to get a pic tomorrow. Hope this helps _________________ To shoot compound accurately is easy, to shoot really accurately is really hard

Club: Selby Archers
Bow: Hoyt Vipertec
Sight: Toxonics model 3515
Arrows: Easton A/C/C and Easton XX75
Accesories: BlackSheep Long Rod, Tru Ball Wrist Release

Liam
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Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 8:03 am Post subject:

I would also be interested in seeing this sheep, always willing to try new things _________________ Why not?

pwiles1968
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Location: Lutterworth

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 10:18 am Post subject:

I have found something I am comfortable with, I draw with hand flat palm down index finger on top of release, as I get to end of draw thumb with slight bend goes under chin, and index finger drop's onto trigger, thumb and finger being about 90 degrees, the index finger knuckle goes in crook of ear behind ear lobe, seems to be consistent, 296 Worcester yesterday doing this, the 4 bad ones 1 was a punch and the other 3 felt wrong I should have come down but did not . _________________ Paul.

Club: Lutterworth AC
Bow: Hoyt - UltraElite
Sight: Shibuya Carbon & Blk Eagle 0.8
Arrows: Axis FMJ's & 2315 Plats.
Accesories: Carter Two Shot Release

MAC Active Balance Rod

sheep2580
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Posts: 86
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Location: Selby

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:43 pm Post subject:

That sounds to have helped you Pwiles. I have DVD footage of me shooting with my old anchor but unfortunately today we did not do video like we did yesterday on the shooting clinic i have been to. However, i will be borrowing a friends video camera ASAP and will get video with that. I will get my girlfriend to take a photo of my anchor tomorrow so i can post it on here. Basically, if it feels comfortable to re-create every time and it goes where you want it to then use that anchor. _________________ To shoot compound accurately is easy, to shoot really accurately is really hard

Club: Selby Archers
Bow: Hoyt Vipertec
Sight: Toxonics model 3515
Arrows: Easton A/C/C and Easton XX75
Accesories: BlackSheep Long Rod, Tru Ball Wrist Release