How do I stop my bow string slapping?
To help prevent string slap what you can do is stand in a wider stance with your feet slightly more apart. Remember not to bend backwards when you are pulling. Avoid fatigue, fatigue causes bad posture and in turn can easily cause string slap.
Why does bow string slap my arm?
Grip is too tight – This is caused by holding your bow improperly. You shouldn’t need to hold your bow up, your bow hand is only there for support. If you’re gripping down too tightly with your bow hand, that rotates the bow so that once released, your string ends up closer to your forearm than it should.
Does string slap affect accuracy?
Any and everything can affect accuracy when it comes to your string. At the point your string is contacting your arm, the arrow is still nocked. That bit of deflection is enough to push your arrow left or right.
What’s the best way to prevent string slap?
Keep the pressure nice and loose. Keep your fingers relaxed and don’t over grip the bow. Also don’t forget to not put your fingers too far around the bow (riser) or the other way around as these are key factors in causing string slap.
Why do I get string slap on my bow?
There are several reasons, mostly related to a form problem, but sometimes it can be due to bow tuning. Luckily, this can be easily fixed. First of all, if you still don’t have it, I recommend you to get an arm guard.
Why do I keep hitting my arm with my bowstring?
Hitting your forearm with the bowstring when you release, commonly called string slap, is frequent among beginner archers (and, sometimes, on some experienced archers, too). There are several reasons, mostly related to a form problem, but sometimes it can be due to bow tuning. Luckily, this can be easily fixed.
Where to rest the handle of a bow sling?
Rest the handle of the riser on the fleshy, tender pad below the thumb. This way the contact point of the riser aligns with your arm’s bone structure, giving it stronger support. I recommend you to use a bow sling.