Release Aid Trigger Pressure

[GeoffT]

On the "Release Aids" thread there are a few comments about light pressure. I find that light pressure will eventually cause punching (Bad Thing). I prefer heavy pressure with little or no travel. I then get a similar surprise release to a back tension device.

I was wondering what others did and thought.

(Probably should be a poll...but I haven't got into them yet!)

[wim]

i switched from a thumb trigger release to bt release because of punching problems !!!
if i ever go back to thumb trigger release it wil set with no travel and hard setting !!!

[whisky]

I agree with you Geoff and that's certainly what the 'pros' suggest

[Marcus26]

No travel is a must. I have my trigger set so I can wrap my thumb around it comfortably.
I know James Park has his set as light as he can get it.

As for punching, well that's a will power thing.

[wim]

will power or not a trigger release with a lot of travel will get you to punch the trigger after a wile !!!!!!

[Marcus26]

Originally Posted by wim

will power or not a trigger release with a lot of travel will get you to punch the trigger after a wile !!!!!!

Well it won't MAKE you punch the trigger, however it is a very bad thing to have and will lead you to anticipate the release.

[wim]

this helped me to forget my punching habbit !!!!!

[wim]

i find with a carter release to set the travel correct you must load your release then turn the adjustscrew untill the release go's off its own then turn 1/2 turn the screw back !!!thats for me ideal !!!

[Adam]

My releases are all set with no travel and the lightest spring possible.

Adam

These are tricky to punch. http://www.lancasterarchery.com/shop...ducts_id=6861I like it a lot, still experimenting, a firm/ hard pull setting seems best so far.