help with split finger pinch

[Tall Paul]

Originally posted by BigJim:
There was a time that I experienced finger pinch. As it turns out, I was actually rolling my fingers out as I was drawing. The arrow nock was grinding against the edge of my finger as it passed. By the time I hit anchor, I didn't have much finger left on the string. After a few shots, my index finger would get really  sore.

I solved the problem once I realized what was causing it. I now keep my deep hook all the way back to anchor and then expand to release...no more pinch.
BigJim

Thanks Jim!  I didn't realize that I was doing the same thing until I read your comment. I tried it and it solved my problem!

[T Sunstone]

I was just going to say big jim hit the nail on the head. I went through the same thing

[dragonheart]

Originally posted by BigJim:
There was a time that I experienced finger pinch. As it turns out, I was actually rolling my fingers out as I was drawing. The arrow nock was grinding against the edge of my finger as it passed. By the time I hit anchor, I didn't have much finger left on the string. After a few shots, my index finger would get really  sore.

I solved the problem once I realized what was causing it. I now keep my deep hook all the way back to anchor and then expand to release...no more pinch. I have a 31 1/2"+ draw and prefer a 64" RD longbow, or a 58" forward handle RD longbow
or a 60" recurve. I also wear a 2xl glove when I can find one.
BigJim

[Dave Worden]

I shoot a 54" recurve with 30 1/2" draw using the method mentioned above, index finger barely touching the nock at anchor.  Never heard of anyone else doing it that way before.  Seems I'm in pretty good company!

[Homebru]

Originally posted by BigJim:
There was a time that I experienced finger pinch. As it turns out, I was actually rolling my fingers out as I was drawing. The arrow nock was grinding against the edge of my finger as it passed. By the time I hit anchor, I didn't have much finger left on the string. After a few shots, my index finger would get really  sore.

I solved the problem once I realized what was causing it. I now keep my deep hook all the way back to anchor and then expand to release...no more pinch. I have a 31 1/2"+ draw and prefer a 64" RD longbow, or a 58" forward handle RD longbow
or a 60" recurve. I also wear a 2xl glove when I can find one.
BigJim

Below is a picture of how Kisik Lee suggests one
should grip the string.  A deep hook has improved my accuracy and finger pinch.  I must say that if you're getting finger pinch w/ a 68" AMO longbow, something doesn't seem right.
homebru

 

[Cherokee Scout]

Do you shoot a tab or a glove?

[drewsbow]

change to three under , problem solved    :rolleyes: