Arrow flight video test

[tmurray]

I read Beman ICS 400's somewhere above along with 29" draw. If you are at 70 lbs you are most likely underspined to add to the problems.

[TXBlkCld]

I'm off most of the day today. I plan on working on the torquing issue and see how much that straightens it out.

I wouldn't worry about "working on your torque" until you get the bow tuned. You not torquing the bow won't put it back in tune. Are you torquing? Yes, it's fairly obvious but have a knowledgable person help you with all of the issues mentioned in the posts above all at the same time.

[muddyfuzzy]

is your rest a qad, looks to be tied in too high.

[Axe Man]

So I spent all morning shooting and working on my grip and torquing. In no way do I think I have it fixed, but there is an improvement. This is the last 4 shots I took. I was not on target too well because I was focusing my attention on the grip. I notice some movement after the shot still to the right, but not as much and after the arrow is gone. Might be me catching the bow. The last shot is not good. I think I was getting pretty tired. Look at arrow flight compared to yesterday though.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqLY7ywCcxc&list=UUIdPlwlE3Q4LD2YyuZK_MJg& feature=share"]Bow Grip Project 1 - YouTube[/ame]

[Cajun Blake]

mo betta

I would still have it tuned since you have a new string and arrow rest installed

[Axe Man]

My fingers and thumb are curled and relaxed and not gripping bow at all. Still seem to have some torque. Will take more practice.


Here is a question. If I nock an arrow and line up the string with the pins, the arrow sits slightly to the right. Is that a view I should concern myself with? I'll try to line up a photo.

[Axe Man]

I also want to thank all of you for your ideas and help! Hopefully this will also help someone else correct a crappy grip and tune their bow!

[Daniel75]

So I spent all morning shooting and working on my grip and torquing. In no way do I think I have it fixed, but there is an improvement. This is the last 4 shots I took. I was not on target too well because I was focusing my attention on the grip. I notice some movement after the shot still to the right, but not as much and after the arrow is gone. Might be me catching the bow. The last shot is not good. I think I was getting pretty tired. Look at arrow flight compared to yesterday though.

Bow Grip Project 1 - YouTube

Much better. How about that side view pic to check your draw length.

[docmay]

Looks a ton better. I would still try to make sure all is tuned. Paper a great start and you can make a setup pretty easy even if you just cut out a box and tape paper to it. Also, consider broadhead tuning. Shoot any fixed blade and some field points. With good tune and low torque they should hit pretty close. I would really work on practice. Get up real close and just work on form. Shoot only while you can do so comfortabley. Once you get tired it gets much harder to have good form. Work up to shooting more arrows with good form. Good luck, looks like you are already heading the right direction.

[SaltwaterSlick]

Heck yea, that's a lot better! Pretty amazing what just a simple little thing like how you "hold" your bow affects the arrow flight, huh... Remember, after you shoot the new string in, you will likely have to make a final adjustment to it. Any new string will stretch a bit and needs to be adjusted back to true spec.

That pic of you at full draw would also help us determine if the draw length is proper for you. Over drawing and too much peak draw weight are huge contributors to poor form and target panic... that creates all sorts of issues down the road that will only get worse... you will want to avoid that no matter what.

Great progress so far! keep up the good work sir.

[cwbrown]

If you can, post a video of you shooting the bow with your hand completely open and hold your left hand flat with your palm facing down. Let the grip rest in the pocket between your thumb and your index finger When you release let the bow kick back and start to fall before catching it. The wrist strap won't let it fall. Let me know what happens.

[ClayW]

Much better Earl

[AlaskaFlyerFan]

Here is a question. If I nock an arrow and line up the string with the pins, the arrow sits slightly to the right. Is that a view I should concern myself with? I'll try to line up a photo.

Sounds like the center shot is off by this description. it's really hard to tell with the naked eye though. That could account for the arrow fishtailing.

[Axe Man]

I will try to get a pic at draw this week if possible. I am concerned that the draw may be a bit long. If so, I'll be searching for a different cam and someone to install it!

[Razorback01]

You don't necessarly need different cams/modules to make a slight decrease in draw length.

Part of the tuning recommendations above would include checking the string/cables for proper length and tune/time, could also be too long of a d-loop. In either case a few twists here and there could make a difference. A pro shop would have the tools and experiance (and draw-board) to make sure you aren't chasing a non-issue.