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Title: split or three under
Post by: stevewills on January 07, 2009, 07:22:00 PM
which one do you use..this will kinda go with my lasy poll
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Post by: stevewills on January 07, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
ok i wanna know i like both but feel i have a more cosistant anchor with split finger whats your opinion
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Post by: Steve Shedd on January 07, 2009, 09:14:00 PM
I feel like I get a smoother release with 3 under, but my bows seem quieter with spit finger so I choose quiet.
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Post by: csdqm2 on January 07, 2009, 09:21:00 PM
Both, If Im close say 5 yards 3 under gives me a lower impact point, with same anchor.
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Post by: Brent Rudolph on January 07, 2009, 09:22:00 PM
I voted my conscience here Steve. I shoot split left handed (my dominate), but I shoot three under right handed. And, yes I am a true ambidextrious shooter. I shoot equally poor with either hand.
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Post by: IronCreekArcher on January 07, 2009, 09:25:00 PM
3-fingers under by far and away more consistently accurate for me.  Noise and speed seem to be the same...shot split for 22 years and can't imagine going back.
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Post by: JESSE69 on January 07, 2009, 09:28:00 PM
I started out three under then moved to split,Jesse.  :archer:
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Post by: mmgrode on January 07, 2009, 11:20:00 PM
There's just something that doesn't feel right to me about 3 under. Who knows!?  Split for me.  Matt
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 07, 2009, 11:25:00 PM
I couldn't get the hang of split fingers, so its 3 under for me!
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Post by: Night Wing on January 08, 2009, 10:45:00 AM
Split finger for me.
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Post by: JRY309 on January 08, 2009, 01:11:00 PM
Split for me,always have just feels more natural.
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Post by: maineac on January 08, 2009, 02:01:00 PM
I started out split finger many years ago.  When I was trained for NASP they teach three under.  I shifted.  I don't notice any real difference so hhave stuck with three under so I can demonstrate the recommended form when I shoot with my students.
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Post by: tradtusker on January 08, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
3 under for me, just feels wrong if i shoot split finger.
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Post by: Bakes168 on January 08, 2009, 03:58:00 PM
Split for me. I tried three under with my longbow and it seemed louder and I was less consistent.

Bakes
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Post by: john fletch on January 08, 2009, 04:37:00 PM
Once again it depends on the bow!

On my target bows, split is required by target rules.

on my hunting bows - 3 under

on my longbow with a nocking button - 3 under

on my self bows with no nock point (not allowed) split

Do I get to vote 5 times here also?
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Post by: bmb on January 08, 2009, 09:51:00 PM
ive tried 3under but it feels unnatural to me. split finger for me all the way.
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Post by: kctreeman on January 08, 2009, 11:01:00 PM
Shot split for years. switched to two under this past season. Using a two under tab. quiet and smooth.
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Post by: SpikeMaster on January 09, 2009, 08:06:00 AM
I was taught to shoot split finger when I was 8 or 9 years old about 40 years ago. I've tried 3 under and gap shooting but I could never get used to it. Seems like it should work better but for me it doesn't. Split finger instictive works best for me.
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Post by: KVTA TANK on January 09, 2009, 11:36:00 AM
3 under (Apache).lot better arrow flight..
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Post by: hawgslayer on January 09, 2009, 12:25:00 PM
:campfire:  
Split finger along with a Damascus glove works for me!!!!!!  :archer:
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Post by: jonsimoneau on January 09, 2009, 04:51:00 PM
To each his own I guess. I shot split finger for about 7 years, and then switched to 3 under.  I shoot MUCH better 3 under.  Took a few weeks to get used to it, but I won't go back now.
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Post by: pseman on January 09, 2009, 05:05:00 PM
Ditto what Jon said.
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Post by: fnshtr on January 09, 2009, 07:29:00 PM
Ditto what Jon and Mark said...

Wayne Boone
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Post by: OldGrowth on January 10, 2009, 03:16:00 AM
Split.  Just feels right.
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Post by: foxbo on January 10, 2009, 07:29:00 AM
You guys who shoot three under, do you ever have a problem with the arrow coming off the string and causing a dryfire? I can shoot with the three under method, but I never seem to get over the fear of, "Is the arrow nock still clipped to the string.", while at full draw.
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on January 10, 2009, 11:16:00 AM
Started with split and shot for many years that way... tried 3-under about 2 1/2 years ago and was way more consistant in my shooting... been 3-under ever since.
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Post by: john fletch on January 10, 2009, 12:02:00 PM
foxbo - it sure will if there is no nock button!  That is why I shoot longbow and self bow split.  I do not have any trouble with three under on the hunting bow and I use a single nock button.
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Post by: Chris Surtees on January 10, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
3U for me...first time I picked a bow up that is what felt right so I stuck with it.
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Post by: plentycoupe on January 13, 2009, 10:34:00 PM
learned shooting split and shot very well. Tried 3 under about 4 years ago and shoot even better.

I have never had a problem with the arrow nock coming off of the string and do not use a bottom nock, just put my finger against the arrow nock.

Problem I do not like is the bow seams to be louder to me with 3 under.
Title: Re: split or three under
Post by: MAT on January 15, 2009, 12:53:00 PM
My ncoks are very loose (they get that way due to serving wear) and I've never had a probelm with an arrrow falling off or dry fire.  You still have some finger contact the the arrow even with 3 under so it's not like that can happen anyway.

However I did have a problem with the nock slipping down which required a smaller string tie on nock under the arrow along with the usual top one.
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Post by: ishoot4thrills on January 15, 2009, 09:19:00 PM
Shot split years ago. Went to 3 under in late '90s. Felt weird at first, but then got used to it and never looked back. Now, split feels funny!    :rolleyes:
Title: Re: split or three under
Post by: Sam McMichael on January 15, 2009, 09:43:00 PM
split - 3 under just doesn't feel comfortable.