10-30-2003, 05:48 AM
Avete omnes!<br>
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The use of a thumb ring would vary if you draw to your chest or to your cheek (your hand is in a different position). I've use on in a cheek draw, and basically your thumb is horizontal to the floor and drawn back to hook the string on the ring. Your index finger should be hooked vertically down over your thumbnail, and the rest of your fingers will be together under your thumb (Warry does show a Sagitarius ready to fire. You release by "opening" your hand - straighten your thumb while moving your fingers out.<br>
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Two things - your hand motion needs to be smooth, or your release will hook and the arrow will go astray. Also, WEAR A BRACER!!!! or you will discover what "string burn" feels like<br>
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I hope that's clear as mud Mind you, I've only used thumb rings sparingly, as most of my experience is with yumi-no-ya and modern bows (My favorite of course being a 150 lb. prod crossbow with a goat's foot for cocking th' darn thing - great for hunting wild pigs!). The thumb ring bit was to learn how it was used, and it does save some wear and tear on the fingers...<br>
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Optime valete!<br>
Marius Cornelius Scipio<br>
LEG IX HSP COH II EXPG CEN I HIB<br>
FIDELITAS VIRTUS MAGNANIMITAS <p></p><i></i>
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The use of a thumb ring would vary if you draw to your chest or to your cheek (your hand is in a different position). I've use on in a cheek draw, and basically your thumb is horizontal to the floor and drawn back to hook the string on the ring. Your index finger should be hooked vertically down over your thumbnail, and the rest of your fingers will be together under your thumb (Warry does show a Sagitarius ready to fire. You release by "opening" your hand - straighten your thumb while moving your fingers out.<br>
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Two things - your hand motion needs to be smooth, or your release will hook and the arrow will go astray. Also, WEAR A BRACER!!!! or you will discover what "string burn" feels like<br>
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I hope that's clear as mud Mind you, I've only used thumb rings sparingly, as most of my experience is with yumi-no-ya and modern bows (My favorite of course being a 150 lb. prod crossbow with a goat's foot for cocking th' darn thing - great for hunting wild pigs!). The thumb ring bit was to learn how it was used, and it does save some wear and tear on the fingers...<br>
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Optime valete!<br>
Marius Cornelius Scipio<br>
LEG IX HSP COH II EXPG CEN I HIB<br>
FIDELITAS VIRTUS MAGNANIMITAS <p></p><i></i>
