wrist slings

[peteski]

For those of you that use them,what advantage do they give you, and how much does it improve your shooting.

[Brad6639]

I have used them off and on for years. I dont notice a diffrence in my shooting a lot, not enough for me to shoot with one all the time anyways. I like the idea, but i hate to have it get in the way if a shot opportunity comes along. I dont presently have one on my bow right now, but i own 3 or 4 of them.

[LifeNRA]

I shoot with an open hand, fingers pointing at the target. Once the arrow is released, my hand closes around the grip. The wrist sling helps hold the bow for me. This way I don't torque the grip. It also will keep the bow from falling if you shoot this way.

[bowin_in_illinois]

I shoot with an open hand, fingers pointing at the target. Once the arrow is released, my hand closes around the grip. The wrist sling helps hold the bow for me. This way I don't torque the grip. It also will keep the bow from falling if you shoot this way.

ditto

...having one really helps eliminate bow torque.

[Dogg6]

I agree with LifeNRA. Since I put one on and started my open hand grip I have improved my consistence 100%. I won't shoot without one.

[hutchies]

It's not on there so much for improvement of shooting as much as not to drop your bow. A local guy was shooting indoor with us. His release went off premature. Bow shot out his hand and cam first into the floor. $10 would have kept it from doing that.

[Bowtech_archer07]

I just use one to help hold on to my bow, but since I got it, it gave me the confidence to shoot open handed and improved my shooting. Won't shoot again without one.

[M00N]

I shoot with one for an open-handed shooting style. Like others before me said it prevents the bow from accidentally dropping out of your hand and gives me confidence to use that shooting style. I won't shoot without one. I have a nicely padded fleece one that's very comfy and quiet.

[Randyman]

I shoot with an open hand, fingers pointing at the target. Once the arrow is released, my hand closes around the grip. The wrist sling helps hold the bow for me. This way I don't torque the grip. It also will keep the bow from falling if you shoot this way.

This is EXACTLY why i use one!

[craig mack]

Like Lifenra said, I have one to shoot open handed so i do not torque my bow.

[Tony]

the main reason for a wrist strap is to ensure the shooter does not grip the bow to tight.. too many new shooters have a death grip on there bows and a wrist slig teaches them that its ok to have a loose grip because the wrist sling is going to prevent the bow from dropping out of there hand.

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if i do not use a wrist sling, the bow will fly out of my hand.

and it has happened a few times when i forgot to put my hand through it to shoot.

shooting a surprise release is also why many competition shooters use a wrist sling. you have no idea when the shot is going to go off and if your grip is loose like it should be, the bow will leave your hand.

so i would actually say yes a wrist sling will improve your accuracy if you use it properly and have it adjusted properly. if its too tight i doesnt serve it purpose. becase it catches on your wrist or sleeve and would not allow the bow to go through its natural movement when the shot goes off.

if its too loose it doesnt do what it was intended for and thats allow the shooter to relax his grip and not worry that the bows going to fall out fo his hand.

Shoot Strong

Tony

[Guest madabouthuntin]

They have come out with a new type of device to replace the wrist sling. My brother was introduced to it this year. Instead of it being attached to your bow, this is attached to your fingers. I know it sounds kind of weird, but it works. The end of it attaches to two fingers and around the bow. It stops the bow from falling just as a wrist sling. My brother said it's different, but he likes how it works. I can't recall what they are called, but if I can find out I will post the name of it for you.

Steve

[buckee]

I shoot with an open hand, fingers pointing at the target. Once the arrow is released, my hand closes around the grip. The wrist sling helps hold the bow for me. This way I don't torque the grip. It also will keep the bow from falling if you shoot this way.

Ditto here, for all the same reasons;)

[Tony]

They have come out with a new type of device to replace the wrist sling. My brother was introduced to it this year. Instead of it being attached to your bow, this is attached to your fingers. I know it sounds kind of weird, but it works. The end of it attaches to two fingers and around the bow. It stops the bow from falling just as a wrist sling. My brother said it's different, but he likes how it works. I can't recall what they are called, but if I can find out I will post the name of it for you.

Steve

its called a thumb sling and indoor competition shooters have been using them for years. a small loop goes around yout thumb and then the other loop goes around your index finger.

Shoot Strong

Tony

[ultratec1]

I also use one but I cheat........I take about 9" of black d-loop material and put through the hole below my grip and melt the ends together. Cost about $1.50 not bulky and serves its purpose.