10-31-2003, 05:42 PM
Marius,<br>
<br>
thanks for your interesting comment. I am not an expert on thumb rings, since I use the Mediterranean release, so my knowledge is only theoretical.<br>
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Regarding the 'hooking' of the sting: As far as I understand, the ring, or better its plate, were to protect the thumb against the pressure and friction of the string, just like a shooting glove, not to 'grip' it.<br>
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I agree with you regarding the bracer, if we were talking about the Mediterranean release, but for the thumb ring? The Med release opens in direction of the body, so the string will swing in direction of the bow-arm as it as it pushes the arrow forward. The thumb release opens away from the body so the danger of hitting your arm seems very low.<br>
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Cheers,<br>
<br>
Helge <p></p><i></i>
<br>
thanks for your interesting comment. I am not an expert on thumb rings, since I use the Mediterranean release, so my knowledge is only theoretical.<br>
<br>
Regarding the 'hooking' of the sting: As far as I understand, the ring, or better its plate, were to protect the thumb against the pressure and friction of the string, just like a shooting glove, not to 'grip' it.<br>
<br>
I agree with you regarding the bracer, if we were talking about the Mediterranean release, but for the thumb ring? The Med release opens in direction of the body, so the string will swing in direction of the bow-arm as it as it pushes the arrow forward. The thumb release opens away from the body so the danger of hitting your arm seems very low.<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
<br>
Helge <p></p><i></i>
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