FletchmaticT Help wanted!

[crowhawk]

When using a trigger release. Do you attach the release aid at 90% to the bow string, then twist it to face upwards to activate release. Or, do you attach it {sideways} ie, vertically, paralel with the bow string? <p> Secondly, & this may seem an incredibly stipid question, but do you place the arrow above or bellow the metal noc on the bowstring. I was told to place it above but this makes the arrow face downwards so surely this can't be right. Any help anyone could give me would be most appreciated. Kev

[geoffretired]

Hi, the answer is really your choice. However there are some things to be aware of before you choose. With the handle level, the loop fits round the bow string with no twists, which seems like a good thing. On the other hand, many of the top archers turn their hand, after the draw begins, until it is palm away from the face. I think this gives a feeling of good contact with the face. Most archers who use a rope round their string, put it under the arrow. That places the release nearer the same level as the bow hand, so it is nicer for the bow in a way. It does make the arrow look as if it is pointing down but that doesn't matter unless you can't get a good sight mark at long distance. I have shot with the rope looped above the arrow. It does give better sight marks but it means setting up the bow differently as it was not designed for shooting that way. In theory it is not so good either as the bow will tend to jump back at the top limb even more than normal.

[greydog]

Assuming from what you say, you aren't using a 'D' loop that ties onto your bow string.....are you using the loop that's attached to the release aid? It sounds like you're attaching the release aid jaws or hook directly on the string, which isn't the easiest way to do it

Wrap the loop on the release aid around the string under the brass nock, put the arrow above the nock (you might need to adjust the height of the brass nock if it seems that the arrow is pointing down too much) This will stop the loop pinching the nock against the brass nock.