wrist releases

[MTLongdraw]

I currently shoot a TRU FIRE wrist release and I like it. Unfortunately, I have to keep it so loose in order for my release to hit my first crease on my finger. Just don't like how it feels and I have a fear that it could slip off my wrist. Not sure if it ever would but I don't want to chance it. Does anybody know of a website or what to search in order to find a release that lets out extra far? Or should I consider changing to a hand held type release. Haven't had much luck on the google machine typing in extra long wrist release.

I'm not real familiar with this stuff so anything helps.

[pointysticks]

can you extend the shaft with a length of nylon strap? maybe go with a release that uses a strap. like a spot hogg..you could go waay long.

[elkaholic]

Little bitty goose NSC from Scott Archery is the one that I have shot for years and love it. It has a nylon strap that connects the head to the buckle strap around my wrist. It can be either shortened way up or let out as long as you want it.

[Backcountry]

^^Scott puts more than enough strapping on all of their releases. I shot the Little bitty goose for several seasons, loved it. Just switched to the Rhino XT

[quarbles]

does the tru fire extend? i have a hardcore that goes out descently...

[otcWill]

Get a Carter with the Scott strap. You won't be dissapointed!

[hike2hunt]

Get a Carter with the Scott strap. You won't be dissapointed!

+1

[buglmin]

I've been a huge fan of Scot releases since the late 80's, loved the Goose and the Lil Goose, but now, after using a Carter Like Mike, Ive give away all my Lil Gooses. If youre wanting a release that is two steps up from a Lil Goose, the Like Mike release is for you...

[WindedBowhunter]

Hamskea, Carter, Scott all put plenty of extra strap so you can extend the length of the release. Keep in mind that Hamskea and Scott releases are primarily designed to shot from the second knuckle/crease of your finger. This shooting style mitigates "punching the trigger"

[RockChucker30]

I've got a Scott Mongoose, Silvertooth, and Little Bitty Goose, all with the strap. It's very adjustable.

[MTLongdraw]

Guys maybe I wasn't clear. I'm not worried about the strap. I'm talking about the piece that hooks to your D loop. I was told that if the strap is around your wrist the latch should go to the first knuckle behind your fingernail. I have one that screws out a little but it only goes to about the middle of my finger. Sorry about the confusion.

[elkaholic]

MTL, Scott archery has some good info on their website about the pros and cons of each jaw design. http://www.scottarchery.com/how-to-choo ... design.php.

As for where the trigger hits me, it is in the middle of my finger (2nd joint back from the fingernail). For me at least I get a little bit longer draw length and it reduces the impulse to punch the trigger.

[FemoralArchery]

MT, I think they are talking about releases that are attached from the wrist strap to the actual release mechanism with a strap, that is fully adjustable.

Like this one, which would be highly adjustable...
http://www.scottarchery.com/archery-rel ... s-wolf.php


as opposed to this one, with a solid connection...
http://www.scottarchery.com/archery-rel ... -shark.php

[WindedBowhunter]

It's not so much as "how much adjustability is in adjusting the length of the shaft or strap", as it is the orientation of the trigger horizontally aligned with the jaw mechanism.

The triggers that are closer to the front of the jaws, are designed more for 1st knuckle shooters. The triggers that are further behind the jaw, cater to the 2nd knuckle shooters. Remember 2nd knuckle style of shooting mitigates trigger punching.

The following releases fall into the 2nd knuckle category for most archers:

Hamskea Drop Tine

Carter Whatever, Like Mike

Scott Mongoose
Scott Little Goose
Scott Little Bitty Goose

[FemoralArchery]

I stand corrected.

[WindedBowhunter]

MTLongdraw - Did you end up changing your release? If so what did you select? Could you share your thoughts with the class?

[MTLongdraw]

I didn't change my release. The more people I started talking to said they hit their release somewhere between the 1st and 2nd knuckle. I just left it for now Then I was told to pull with your back and that just moves my bow...Isn't there a back tension release for that stuff?????

[WindedBowhunter]

There are back tension releases made by nearly all the manufacturers mentioned above. But, for me, for hunting, I prefer a trigger release.

I shoot it with the trigger resting in 2nd knuckle (as some of them are designed). I don't pull the trigger with the 2nd knuckle, it merely wraps around the trigger. I then pull with my back, so it emulates a back tension release.