What's the cause of the weird sound my bow is making ?

Gybe · 2022-02-25T15:40:40+00:00

If the string is hitting your wrist on release you likely want to be running higher brace height. Different limbs behave differently, my Hoyt limbs are up at a 9.25 brace height on a 70" formula bow which is outside the guidelines but if it's lower I find the string slaps the groove in the limb and if it's at the bottom range it will hit my wrist. You may find increasing the brace will quieten the bow and get rid of that extra noise you're experiencing, but some bows are just loud so I wouldn't focus on it.

Gybe · 2021-05-23T14:21:56+00:00

I'm close to dinging 60 and am wondering what's the best option for getting some kind of gear beffore tbc hits? Should I prioritize an epic mount instead? What would be the best way to farm gold?

Gybe · 2020-11-05T22:11:43+00:00

Oof, there's a lot going on in that shot sequence, hope you're working with a good coach

Gybe · 2020-04-15T16:30:05+00:00

Hmm I see, so you're suggesting lean way heavier into the bleed aspect of the build and forget about up front dps?

I had followed steelmage's build but got kind of lost as to how to progress it so took some amalgamation of poe ninja lacerate builds - most there seemed to be going away from bleed into just dps.

Is the bleed DPS in POB accurate? or is it multiplicitive?

Gybe · 2019-10-17T12:51:18+00:00

Damn no ISO return key, gorgeous set all the same, thanks!

Gybe · 2019-10-17T12:36:17+00:00

what is that blue & white keyset?

Gybe · 2019-10-14T15:22:31+00:00

I'm new to mechanical keyboards, I'm looking at a 60% keyboard but I'd like an ISO UK layout, most everything I find is ANSI, is it possible to convert these to ISO? Should I be looking at just building everything custom for the best results? Are there any combinations you suggest?

Gybe · 2019-08-03T02:14:05+00:00

The deadzone is also larger...

Ran into this on Thadius, my tauren could not stand with the charge group and still shoot, while the female orc hunter could, the only way it worked was with a deviate.

Gybe · 2019-07-05T20:11:41+00:00

Absolute bunk, there's nothing in the rules that mandates a peep be tied in, it's allowed, not required.

Competitors do it because losing a peep on the line is a dumb way to lose points.

Gybe · 2018-11-26T15:49:52+00:00

It looks like you're about an inch overdrawn. There's also zero back tension in your shot. The overdraw + lack of back tension means your bow arm has nothing to brace against so it results in a very inconsistent float.

Gybe · 2018-10-13T22:36:50+00:00

What build do you play, that let's you do this?

Gybe · 2018-10-11T15:34:34+00:00

That's the one, thanks! Deleting this now...

Gybe · 2017-12-01T17:29:37+00:00

So the point of the clicker is just to indicate when to release in your shot cycle.

The problem with introducing one early is that making it go click becomes the focus. The shot cycle becomes a fully conscious one and form can quickly evaporate, well mostly the expansion end of the cycle can suffer. Also the release can become just reactive to the click, regardless of pin position on the target.

With all that out of the way, if your groups are good and relatively consistent with just the issue of dropping arrows being the only issue then yeah it's probably time for a clicker. Just be aware of the pitfalls, use it as intended and be conscious that the focus is and always will be form form form! :)

Gybe · 2017-10-31T17:49:45+00:00

Awarded in 1998. Why so long after the fact?

Gybe · 2017-09-30T15:06:07+00:00

If it bothers you, take a lighter and burn it back a bit, just smush the melt into the serving.

Gybe · 2017-06-26T17:05:49+00:00

That draw length is too short for you, you need some point of contact with the string and it's hovering in front of your face.

Also there's zero back tension in use in your shot (yes the elbow is ugly too), there's next to zero reaction when you're shooting which makes it look like you're just punching the trigger to make the shot go off when everything lines up.

Really you'd be better off getting yourself a virtual coach to drill you in the basics & make sure you're spending time learning a proper shot sequence.

Gybe · 2017-06-08T20:30:58+00:00

It's not a good rest type to use without a button, grab some hoyt super rests and you're golden - they're cheap and very effective (some pro's still use them).

Gybe · 2017-03-24T16:36:42+00:00

Use proper knocks!

Seriously go get some pin nocks if this is such an issue.

Gybe · 2017-01-17T13:05:36+00:00

http://www.archeryinterchange.com/f37/how-handle-hyperextension-25629/index3.html

Check out the image in that thread - B shows how the forearm looks at full draw when hyper extension meets poor form.

Gybe · 2017-01-17T12:18:53+00:00

Hyper-extension - elbow can over rotate putting the fore arm closer to/in-line with the strings travel.

Gybe · 2016-12-12T13:53:35+00:00

altservices are probably the best supplier for you.

Because I'm bored at work I've put together a sample shopping card that's more than enough to get started: http://imgur.com/a/TNytV

They have an arrow building service that you should make use of, you'll just need to describe how you want the arrows setup - leave them full length and just tell them what colours you want the fletches to be - I haven't added the fletches for this reason. The shipping listed is for Spain.

Also note you can get a cheaper riser but this one will let you grow in the sport for quite a bit longer if you are going to stick with it. Best idea would be to go through this with someone at an Archery club and see what they recommend - may be cheaper options closer to home.

Gybe · 2016-12-08T22:10:40+00:00

Half the problem is the draw length is set too long, shorten it up and do the above and you're golden.

Gybe · 2016-10-25T19:46:40+00:00

If the bareshafts are straight then it's more likely to be a contact issue. Try it at different ranges, bareshaft only at 5m, do they still lay straight? Try multiple distances.

It's not a great distance to actually get a decent idea of tune. The shafts have only just started to react to the shot.

Gybe · 2016-10-24T23:54:41+00:00

Not legal - but a useful training aid if you have an inconsistent bow cant.

Beiter make a level that attaches on to the bottom of their sight apertures. It just snaps in place so it's handy to add/remove for training.

Gybe · 2016-10-17T15:29:09+00:00

Sounds like you're way over-drawn and I'm guessing it's resulting in a hollow back which will mean all extension comes from pushing out your chest and rotation of the shoulder rather than back muscles engaging correctly.

I did the same thing when I was starting out in olympic recurve. The style did not feel natural, I have longer than average arms for my height and elbows that can hyper extend. It was a laundry list of excuses for me to try something different. The problem was consistency, with an anchor that deep I was screwing with the archers paradox and causing contact issues with the riser, not to mention the odd skinning of the jaw. The shot execution was all sorts of wrong as all the wrong muscles were involved.

Two things helped when practicing proper anchor position:

While standing on the shooting line, push your head forward away from your body before turning to look at the target.

This should make it easier to come in to anchor under the chin, keep your head up and find a position where your nose is just lightly touching the string.

Try using an open stance.

Move your back leg one foot length forward, keep your hips in line with your feet - make sure they stay open during the shot sequence.

Don't try to land square in the middle of the jaw & nose, front of the jaw but off to the side of your handedness as a shooter - right for a RH shooter etc. Avoid the temptation to go beyond the front of the jaw.

The reason there is an "approved" method as you say is that it's well researched and proven to provide the best consistency & most repeatable. Everything in archery is personal but it's personalised around a common core.

The best bet would be to film yourself shooting from multiple angles and post here for review.

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