If only I'd been shown this many years ago. I was brought up to hold the string to the centre of my chin, but my forearms are short compared to my upper arms, so couldn't anchor comfortably. Taking this advice has added 1 inch to my draw and is far more comfortable. Thank you.
I have a similar problem, but I can't even get back fully with the string on the corner of my chin. Either I go around the corner of my chin and get chin drag, or I fight against myself and end up with neck tension. My solution has been to move my chin sideways out of the way, unorthodox maybe, but it works.
Another useful video thanks! I think it is worth saying that draw length is something you can experiment with just by moving the clicker, and it does no harm to do that. Since the lock down I have done just that trying to get a better alignment. It is very useful particularly if you use a lighter bow to get a better idea of what you want to do.
if I anchor at the fingers at the underside of my jaw, I have to low-gap the snot out of the shot, shooting at the ground (assuming split finger shooting- humor coming on that in a moment) so I shoot 3 under with another finger-width gap ("4 under") and touch the vane to my nose, so the snot-gap is not an issue. That does add in some guesswork at the different ranges. In one philosophy -- f you do it all wrong and you keep getting it on target? Is it still wrong? on the last note- Keep it up! I love the information. Good job!
Jake, althoug your videos are very well explained, when you teach the need to rotate the trunk, when you are actually shotting, I can't see that motion as clear as you do when you are demostrating it in your lesson. Could you show that movement more clearly?
You bring your index to your jaw for an anchor, but is this because you have a sight on your recurve? What about instinctive recurve and longbow shooting, everyone I see puts the index into the corner of mouth.
Hi Jake,i have a question about shooting with an extended clicker and a longer arrow,like you do in indoor.My draw length is 27" and my limbs are 36pound,let's just say i want to shoot with an arrow long 30" and with the extended clicker,my bow will be 42 pound right?this second question maybe is just stupid but i will ask anyway :D shooting with an extended clicker i will not feel 42 pound but less?or is just my imagination?Thanks for your channel Jake!What you do is amazing!
I'm a 71yearold novice,watching your medal quality videos. If I come into some dough I'll send some your way. My archery barebow journey with your advice and the advice of Nu Sensi Arimn Himler Vogland guy. Silver medal is awesome, do you curse Bradley Elison? Thanks Peace Al Chelnick
Thanks for the wonderful videos they have helped me fix a lot and thing and I am now (or was) competing to be national champion I know you shoot barebow now but when you shot recurve how did you get used to shooting with a clicker because I have always hade trouble with that
@@greenhoodedvigilante458 gold advice. Don't splurge too much on limbs. Get the correct bow size/length. Draw weight just go for a light poundage i.e. 20-24 lbs. Lower if you find yourself struggling. With ILF risers, you can just go for cheap limbs and sell them later when you progress.
I am 1.68 cm and my proshop advises that I go for no lower than 68inch bow size. Does wonders for me. I started out with 66 inch 32 pounds, from online shopping. It was a struggle to shoot. Save some money for a pair of 68 inch 24 lbs, begin to shoot better groups at 18 meters.
I’ve been wondering if I should try a 27” riser however there are very few on the market. My draw length is about 31-31.5 inches - any recommendations?
Why not go with a 25" riser with long 70" limbs instead? Seems like a easier route in my opinion. Though if you want a 27 inch riser then I can recommend Uukha riser but it's expensive so maybe you'll have to look at other alternatives which I'm not fully aware of.
There's a great one on ebay (uk) right now, it's already be re-posted at least once because nobody wants a riser when they can't shoot it. It's the Win and Win nano-blah whatever. Was tempted by the potential bargain but I love my riser and don't need 70 inches and new strings.
Hi Doug, I was facing the same problem you have, a pretty long draw length. Previously I shot with a 25" Hoyt Prodigy riser with long limbs, which ended up in a 70" bow. Recently I switched to the Win&Win Inno CXT 27" riser with long limbs, ending up in a 72" bow. This makes live a lot easier and now I can perform my shot as supposed to do. So I would suggest, yes, please look for a 27". The become rare (almost no manufacturer has it in the 2020 models), but still available are: Win&Win Inno CXT, Gillo, Mybo and Uukha (I dont know anyone with a Uukha bow). Good luck with your choice
@@federicomedina6918 Thanks Federico - I've looked into Gillo as a possibility. One of the few makers that does a quality 27" riser from what I can tell. I have one of their new GT risers (25") and mostly like it.
I have a question.. I'm just beginning archery and my bow elbow hurts when i pull the string. I have waited up to 5 days and it doesnt go away. My bow is 26#. Maybe to heavy to begin. Would you or anybody know if it could go away when i buy lighter limbs first? I'm thinking about buying a lefthanded bow right now. When i shoot on the other side i dont have problems. Only when i have to push it seems. I did skateboard for 15 years so maybe my elbow is a bit worn but i still hope its because i need to train. Great video by the way! Thanks
If it hurts you should go down in weight. No need to suck it up, remember archery isn't suppose to hurt. Also make sure your elbow is straight and not bent otherwise you'll use muscle instead if you try to bend the elbow and keep that in position.
"When i shoot on the other side", please be carefull by doing so. Determine you dominant eye and shoot accordingly either left or right handed. Elbow hurts, especially in the beginng, sounds to me as a technique fault. Please contact an archery trainer to have a closer look at your technique. If thats oke and the pain keeps there, I would suggest visit a physician first before continuing shooting.
@@BlasterKotakatik thanks for giving a reply. I'm going to buy some weaker limbs to begin with. I asked my girlfriend if my arm is bent and she says it looks straight. I'm not using other muscles other then holding the bow up.
@@wilfreddevries3834 i'm righthanded but left eye dominant so maybe buying a lefthanded riser with weaker limbs will solve my problem. I dont think its a technique problem, i keep my arm straight and the pulling only hurts a bit already. Not much but its annoying and when i stop shooting it hurts when i bend my arm. It probably is the joint. Thanks for replying!
@@tytorubio3271 I had this problem as well back when I started it just came from not getting the muscle in the arm and the joint conditioned to the bow's draw weight. Take a break first then come back shooting to let the joint heal first. Stay safe as always.
I am busy working on a lot of things here at home, to spend a couple hours to shoot would take away from much needed and important family time. I do intend to shoot more, but at 42# my fingers run out of gas around 60 arrows. I have zero calluses these days and need to build them back up before I can shoot a ton.
If only I'd been shown this many years ago. I was brought up to hold the string to the centre of my chin, but my forearms are short compared to my upper arms, so couldn't anchor comfortably. Taking this advice has added 1 inch to my draw and is far more comfortable. Thank you.
I have a similar problem, but I can't even get back fully with the string on the corner of my chin. Either I go around the corner of my chin and get chin drag, or I fight against myself and end up with neck tension.
My solution has been to move my chin sideways out of the way, unorthodox maybe, but it works.
Buen fin de semana para todos... Saludos desde Lanzarote.
Gracias por tus clases, Jake
Another useful video thanks!
I think it is worth saying that draw length is something you can experiment with just by moving the clicker, and it does no harm to do that. Since the lock down I have done just that trying to get a better alignment. It is very useful particularly if you use a lighter bow to get a better idea of what you want to do.
And again, many thanks for your work!
Cheers
Doing a great job jake keep the videos coming
Any videos on shooting with eye glasses/head&anchor positioning? Thanks
if I anchor at the fingers at the underside of my jaw, I have to low-gap the snot out of the shot, shooting at the ground (assuming split finger shooting- humor coming on that in a moment) so I shoot 3 under with another finger-width gap ("4 under") and touch the vane to my nose, so the snot-gap is not an issue.
That does add in some guesswork at the different ranges.
In one philosophy -- f you do it all wrong and you keep getting it on target? Is it still wrong?
on the last note- Keep it up! I love the information. Good job!
Great video Jake 👍. Thanks
Solid
When you use a wrist release you anchor on your jawbone it depends on what you shoot were you anchor.
Jake, althoug your videos are very well explained, when you teach the need to rotate the trunk, when you are actually shotting, I can't see that motion as clear as you do when you are demostrating it in your lesson. Could you show that movement more clearly?
Thank you
Bro you have played many big competitions so please make vedio that how to control nervousness
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You bring your index to your jaw for an anchor, but is this because you have a sight on your recurve? What about instinctive recurve and longbow shooting, everyone I see puts the index into the corner of mouth.
Terima kasih info😎👍🏹🥇🇲🇾
Hi Jake,i have a question about shooting with an extended clicker and a longer arrow,like you do in indoor.My draw length is 27" and my limbs are 36pound,let's just say i want to shoot with an arrow long 30" and with the extended clicker,my bow will be 42 pound right?this second question maybe is just stupid but i will ask anyway :D shooting with an extended clicker i will not feel 42 pound but less?or is just my imagination?Thanks for your channel Jake!What you do is amazing!
I'm a 71yearold novice,watching your medal quality videos. If I come into some dough I'll send some your way.
My archery barebow journey with your advice and the advice of Nu Sensi Arimn Himler Vogland guy.
Silver medal is awesome, do you curse Bradley Elison?
Thanks
Peace
Al Chelnick
Thanks for the wonderful videos they have helped me fix a lot and thing and I am now (or was) competing to be national champion I know you shoot barebow now but when you shot recurve how did you get used to shooting with a clicker because I have always hade trouble with that
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Can you do a video of clicker tuning with your arrow?
how would one tune their clicker?
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Do you think paper tuning a recurve bow is good?
How do I know which is the draw tension lbs for my self? I am getting it online. And they offer 30, 40 or 50lbs.
I am 1.61 cm height and 51kg
If you are just starting, don't get more than 30 lbs.
@@greenhoodedvigilante458 gold advice. Don't splurge too much on limbs. Get the correct bow size/length. Draw weight just go for a light poundage i.e. 20-24 lbs. Lower if you find yourself struggling. With ILF risers, you can just go for cheap limbs and sell them later when you progress.
I am 1.68 cm and my proshop advises that I go for no lower than 68inch bow size. Does wonders for me. I started out with 66 inch 32 pounds, from online shopping. It was a struggle to shoot. Save some money for a pair of 68 inch 24 lbs, begin to shoot better groups at 18 meters.
Find some cheap 20lb limbs to start with.
I’ve been wondering if I should try a 27” riser however there are very few on the market. My draw length is about 31-31.5 inches - any recommendations?
if you are RH gillo makes some great ones. If you are LH Border archery's Tempest makes a great one.
Why not go with a 25" riser with long 70" limbs instead? Seems like a easier route in my opinion. Though if you want a 27 inch riser then I can recommend Uukha riser but it's expensive so maybe you'll have to look at other alternatives which I'm not fully aware of.
There's a great one on ebay (uk) right now, it's already be re-posted at least once because nobody wants a riser when they can't shoot it. It's the Win and Win nano-blah whatever. Was tempted by the potential bargain but I love my riser and don't need 70 inches and new strings.
Hi Doug, I was facing the same problem you have, a pretty long draw length. Previously I shot with a 25" Hoyt Prodigy riser with long limbs, which ended up in a 70" bow. Recently I switched to the Win&Win Inno CXT 27" riser with long limbs, ending up in a 72" bow. This makes live a lot easier and now I can perform my shot as supposed to do. So I would suggest, yes, please look for a 27".
The become rare (almost no manufacturer has it in the 2020 models), but still available are: Win&Win Inno CXT, Gillo, Mybo and Uukha (I dont know anyone with a Uukha bow).
Good luck with your choice
@@federicomedina6918 Thanks Federico - I've looked into Gillo as a possibility. One of the few makers that does a quality 27" riser from what I can tell. I have one of their new GT risers (25") and mostly like it.
I have the same last name as you
I have a question..
I'm just beginning archery and my bow elbow hurts when i pull the string.
I have waited up to 5 days and it doesnt go away.
My bow is 26#. Maybe to heavy to begin.
Would you or anybody know if it could go away when i buy lighter limbs first?
I'm thinking about buying a lefthanded bow right now. When i shoot on the other side i dont have problems.
Only when i have to push it seems.
I did skateboard for 15 years so maybe my elbow is a bit worn but i still hope its because i need to train.
Great video by the way! Thanks
If it hurts you should go down in weight. No need to suck it up, remember archery isn't suppose to hurt. Also make sure your elbow is straight and not bent otherwise you'll use muscle instead if you try to bend the elbow and keep that in position.
"When i shoot on the other side", please be carefull by doing so. Determine you dominant eye and shoot accordingly either left or right handed. Elbow hurts, especially in the beginng, sounds to me as a technique fault. Please contact an archery trainer to have a closer look at your technique. If thats oke and the pain keeps there, I would suggest visit a physician first before continuing shooting.
@@BlasterKotakatik thanks for giving a reply.
I'm going to buy some weaker limbs to begin with. I asked my girlfriend if my arm is bent and she says it looks straight. I'm not using other muscles other then holding the bow up.
@@wilfreddevries3834 i'm righthanded but left eye dominant so maybe buying a lefthanded riser with weaker limbs will solve my problem.
I dont think its a technique problem, i keep my arm straight and the pulling only hurts a bit already. Not much but its annoying and when i stop shooting it hurts when i bend my arm. It probably is the joint.
Thanks for replying!
@@tytorubio3271 I had this problem as well back when I started it just came from not getting the muscle in the arm and the joint conditioned to the bow's draw weight. Take a break first then come back shooting to let the joint heal first. Stay safe as always.
Really sad, that you dont respond to my covid19 challenge inquiry to you.
I am busy working on a lot of things here at home, to spend a couple hours to shoot would take away from much needed and important family time. I do intend to shoot more, but at 42# my fingers run out of gas around 60 arrows. I have zero calluses these days and need to build them back up before I can shoot a ton.
@@JakeKaminskiArchery Thanks for the answer! Take care and stay healthy...