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[doug krueger]

#4043

I was just curious to see what peoples thoughts were on using a form master. They seem like a good way to develop back tension. I think I could make one? Any input would be appreciated.

DK

[James Harvey]

#26434

I saw one of these on youtube the other day and thought it looked good too. I’m eager to see comments from folks who’ve used them.

[grumpy]

#26488

What is a form master?:?:

[Jason Wesbrock]

#26522

Doug,

A guy sent me a homemade one a few years back. It will definitely tell you if you’re collapsing or shooting dead. It’ll also help you isolate your back muscles and learn exactly what a “proper,” for lack of a better term, draw feels like. It’s a nice tool, and in my opinion, well worth the effort to use one.

[James Harvey]

#26628

grumpy wrote: What is a form master?:?:

Check it out grumps:

[Stephen Graf]

#26918

39 bucks or some string and strap? That’s nuts.

I have seen this on one of the disks from the Masters of the Barebow series. I didn’t give it much thought. But after seeing this video, I can see how it could help. He didn’t mention that the length has to be adjusted so that when you let go, the string doesn’t travel too far.

To me, it looks like it might be a helpful tool. But 39 bucks. That’s nuts!

[Arne Moe]

#26998

I and many coaches agree that the commercial form master is too expensive. It does come with a “booklet” that gives good instruction BUT still a little too pricey. There are several places where there are plans or instructions for making one yourself. I make my own for less than $3 each and give them to students — just a short trip to the hardware store.

The FM does give the shooter REALLY good feedback for two areas. First for learning to draw with as relaxed as possible forearm (pulling with the elbow and the fingers OFF the string and therefore forearm, wrist and hand can be completely relaxed). It is a good way to learn to draw with the back AND hold with the back and bone alignment.

Second, lengthening it (the cord) so you can nock an arrow and draw with the fingers, then when you release, the form master will tell you within a few shots whether you are collapsing or loosing back tension. If you have faults in your shot, the FM will pull your string elbow forward “enthusiastically.” NOTE! This device is NOT recommended for over 50# or so!! If you are “solid” in your shot, then at release, your string elbow will not move.

The FM is NOT magic and must be done right. That’s where the commercial version’s manual is handy OR having someone that has worked with it before is recommended.

It is a good training device IF done right!

Arne

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#27045

I’ll make you one for half that price….8)

[doug krueger]

#27084

Smithhammer I sent you a PM when you get a chance.

DK

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#27185

Doug –

Apologies, I was being a little sarcastic. Seems like you could very easily make something that does the same thing with a simple piece of flat, tubular webbing attached to a length of paracord. Make a loop with the webbing to create the sling (pad it as necessary). Then make a loop with the paracord of the appropriate length, girth-hitching one end to the sling, and the other end of the paracord to the bow string.

Total cost – about $1 at the local outdoor store. I’d feel bad taking your money. 😀

But Moe makes a valid point that there is value in proper instruction.

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