Is it necessary to use a clicker ?

[Heed]

Is it really necessary to use a clicker to shoot at a high level ? Does anyone know of people who have shot to a reasonably high level without one ?

[clickerati]

Yes, a clicker is mandatory. If you don't use one, you'll be locked up. Forever. And we'll eat your share of cake and drink all your beer.

[bimble]

Of course it isn't, shoot unlimited compound!!!

[Heed]

Originally Posted by bimble

Of course it isn't, shoot unlimited compound!!!

I should have stated it was for recurve, sorry for the confusion.

[clickerati]

Originally Posted by Heed

I should have stated it was for recurve, sorry for the confusion.

then my answer stands

[bimble]

No confusion, this is in the recurve section afterall.... may be more a case that I was being a little silly.... I'll try to behave myself

Though I suspect that there would be very few top archers who would shoot without a clicker, if only for the fact that they will all have been taught to use one!!!

[clickerati]

clickers are your friend. they want to help you. don't be afraid of the clicker!

[Jay.g]

I've trained at times without a clicker but never shot without it with the mind set of been permenently removed.

[Desert Archer]

Shoot Barebow Recurve and they won't let you have a clicker on your bow.

That'll teach ya! (smiley face goes here)

Dave

[cliveanne]

Originally Posted by clickerati

clickers are your friend. they want to help you. don't be afraid of the clicker!

They can also be your worst enemy...if you let 'em.
Make sure that your clicker is set for your draw length , so you are still comfortable at the loose. Get your coach to help you set it up. Remember a clicker is there to help you... do not let it be the boss. Some archers will loose as soon as they hear the click, ready or not (A bit like Pavlov's Dogs).