Bow Cant

[Dark Horse]

Just as a matter of interest, some good archers can use bow cant deliberately to accomodate the wind. Instead of aiming off, they will cant the bow slightly to one side or the other. It has the same effect as adjusting the sight windage, but can be done at full draw whilst noting the wind direction. Probably doesn't help you, but its interesting.

[geoffretired]

Thanks again for all the input. I can appreciate archers canting the bow to aim off in a wind. What I fpound so upsetting was my inability to prevent it. I had put weights on one side to balance the bow more centrally but it didn't stop the tilt. I knew it was me, but never found what I did to bring it on.
After six weeks in rehab, it hasn't come back. It seems that anticipation could have been an indirect cause. I thought if I could work out what caused it I could prevent it or if it came back, I could have a solution;pre-mixed and ready for application.

[cliveanne]

Geoff' is it possible that the way you are "grippng " the bow is causing the cant. I have cured some archers of this by altering the grip of the hand. Admitedly they are new to the sport & the "Death Grip" is employed, you know, White knuckles. As the grip is increased the left hand moves a little to the right. Although, after 14yrs, I doubt you are grabbing on to the bow.