Lrntolive
AH fanatic
In my quest for increased accuracy while preparing/practicing for my hunt in Namibia, I purchased a thumb release aid about two weeks ago. I have used a trigger/index finger release aid for 12 years, so it is taking some getting used to, but I've now got five arrows into a 3 inch circle at 20 yards.
The questi0n I failed to ask myself was, "Will this type of release slow my reaction time when hunting?" Or, "How well will this release work when shooting out of a blind in Namibia, or while spot and stalking game, etc?"
Punching paper is fine as it helps to build consistency, but it is not the same as hunting.
Have any of you fellow bow hunters ever experienced any hunting issues using thumb release or back tension release aids while hunting? If yes, how were you hunting/situation, and what type of release aid?
I plan to take both types of releases on my trip, but it would be nice to hear of real peoples experiences, good or bad.
Thanks,
WK
The questi0n I failed to ask myself was, "Will this type of release slow my reaction time when hunting?" Or, "How well will this release work when shooting out of a blind in Namibia, or while spot and stalking game, etc?"
Punching paper is fine as it helps to build consistency, but it is not the same as hunting.
Have any of you fellow bow hunters ever experienced any hunting issues using thumb release or back tension release aids while hunting? If yes, how were you hunting/situation, and what type of release aid?
I plan to take both types of releases on my trip, but it would be nice to hear of real peoples experiences, good or bad.
Thanks,
WK