Three fingers under popularity

[YORNOC]

I started shooting traditional bows when I was 15 and shot with my Dad and a group of target bow guys. All shot those beautiful wooden, highly lacquered target bows of the 60's and 70's. So I went right at it 3 fingers under.
When I went to hunting bows, I never shot any other way.
Never tried split, never had any issues with noise. But I must agree I see potential for less arrow control.
But at 57, I'm not changing.

[Terry Green]

Yournoc, Yeah I hear you. I was taught to shoot at age 8 by a guy that was ranked 3rd in the nation. Mr Decon Baliew. He was friends and hunting partner of Dan Quillian.

Now I'm 60, and I'm not changing either! 

[howl]

I've shot three under going back 35 years now. It's just easier and more comfortable. I don't notice any noise, but I do shoot a heavy arrow and use strings built to be quiet.

I do remember, back when I shot split, being annoyed that the metal nocking point would damage the leather on those nice Black Widow tabs.

[Terry Green]

Howl, you don't have to use metal, you can tie one on yourself. 

[howl]

My kids shoot split. I tie theirs. I never heard of anyone doing that when I was a kid.