[Ron Vaughn]

in reply to: Open stance or conventional ? #8041

A lot of good comments associated with this thread. If you notice the two pictures (page 46 of Fred’s article in Feb. Mar., 2016, issue of Trad. Bowhunter) that Fred uses to illustrate the “square” versus “open stance”, it is easy to see that the right elbow of the open stance method is cocked considerably more to the right than that of square stance. For me, this cocked right elbow causes my release not to be as crisp because my release hand is cocked to the right as well.

That being said, I have shot several deer using the open stance because that is the only position I could use in order to take the shot at the right time and holding my movement to a minimum. Consequently, practicing the open stance method is important for me, but I concentrate on making sure my right elbow is tucked in as much as possible and not flying out to the right even more. This insures as crisp of a release as possible.

[Ron Vaughn]

in reply to: Recurve or longbow your choice and why? #33238

vermonter1 wrote: :?:[quote=Ron Vaughn]I started shooting a recurve in 1959, and was taught to use a “high wrist” grip. It has worked well for me over the many years. When I attempt to shoot a longbow, I struggle with the grip because the handle design of the longbows do not lend themselves to the “high wrist” concept. Consequently, the recurve is my choice.

Ron

Actually I was kicking around the idea of using a high wrist grip reasoning that with my naturally short draw length of 25.5″ it may give me a little longer draw lenth and allow me use a longer and thus a heavier arrow. I just don’t hear much about using a high wrist so was reluctant to go that route. ❓ I was thinking of taking one of my bows and trying to build up the grip with tape, leather or rubber to simulate the high wrist. What to you think?

Responce to Vermonter1,

Building up your grip with tape or rubber may give you the desired affect of a high wrist grip, however, I noticed in the latest “3 Rivers Archery” catalog, they advertise the low, standard, and high wrist poly grips for the Dalaa bows. Perhaps attaching one of the high wrist models to your bow may give you a good solid grip. The high wrist grip runs $40.

I believe using a high wrist grip does give you a little longer draw length plus I don’t have any “torque” problems with my grip. Much less contact is made on the bow handle with the high wrist grip. My arms are not long, but I draw 29.5 inches because of the high wrist grip and having an anchor point slightly back farther than the corner of my mouth.

[Ron Vaughn]

in reply to: Recurve or longbow your choice and why? #27847

I started shooting a recurve in 1959, and was taught to use a “high wrist” grip. It has worked well for me over the many years. When I attempt to shoot a longbow, I struggle with the grip because the handle design of the longbows do not lend themselves to the “high wrist” concept. Consequently, the recurve is my choice.

Ron

[Ron Vaughn]

in reply to: Has anyone used Zwicky Broadheads #41095

I have been using the Zwicky “Eskimo” and “Delta” broadheads for the past 35 years and can’t say enough about them. They performed very well for me. I do have a few 4 blade styles but prefer the 2 blade. Just purchased the “No Mercy” in RW single bevel to try this Fall.

Ron Vaughn

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