Wrist strap?

[BigPaGuy]

Does anyone still use a wrist strap on their bow, especially for bow hunting? For years I used one, but I just got a new bow and don’t miss trying to thread my hand through the strap every shot. I don’t feel like it is affecting my shooting either.

Just curious…

 

[sndmn11]

No way

 

[TheBootBowhunting]

Free yourself. Sounds like you answered your own question. 1 less thing to worry about.

 

[Jbehredt]

I didn’t bother with one on my newest bow. Don’t miss it.

 

[butcherboy]

I’ve never put one on any bow I’ve ever owned. Never will. I always viewed it as a hunting rig first and never wanted to be burdened by one.

 

[Bump79]

I ditched mine a few years back. No gain that I could tell and as others said, one less thing to think about in the moment.

I've seen some lately with really small d loop type material. That might be OK as you could run with or without. But the bigger ones are a no go for me

 

[Luked]

Nope. Gave that thing up long long ago.
Really does not help at all in my opinion.

 

[mod-it]

Wrist strap on the bow, for my bow hand? Yes, feels awkward and weird if I don't have one. Cheap insurance to not drop the bow, especially on a steep angled shot. I use one that holds its shape and is a fairly big loop, zero issues putting my hand through it easily. I can't stand shooting a bow without one and having to grab the grip during the shot.
Wrist strap for a handheld release? No.

 

[Dylan Sluis]

I did have one on my bow. But I took it off a year ago and never going back. I like it way better without one.

 

[2Stamp]

Nope. I quit using one probably a decade ago. I haven't felt like I'd drop the bow at any time, even steep down cliff shots.

 

[IdahoBeav]

These answers have me thinking that a lot of people in this thread grip their bows like this.

 

[Dylan Sluis]

These answers have me thinking that a lot of people in this thread grip their bows like this.

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Nope, you got a good laugh out of me though.

 

[JK47]

I have one. I like it. I have a really loose grip and don’t want to jump the shot and grab it, torquing the bow in the process. May be mental, but I’m leaving mine on.

 

[Tick]

I've always used an old shoestring after dropping my bow before. Has never been an inconvenience.

 

[2Stamp]

These answers have me thinking that a lot of people in this thread grip their bows like this.

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Nope, not here. But I see a lot of shooters in our store that do. I also see a lot of shooters that use a wrist strap, "try" to shoot with their hand open (because I have the strap so I don't drop it), and the second the release goes, they grab the shit out of their bow torquing it. I think wrist straps give a false sense of security. I also see them used really tight, still torquing the bow.

I shoot with my hand angled on the grip and rest my first two fingers on the front of the grip (pretty relaxed).

 

[Agross]

I’ve had one on every bow I’ve owned. I like it. Never shot a bow without one, maybe I should try on my next one.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I won’t hunt without one.

 

[wyodog]

I’m using a wrist strap. I don’t like putting my fingers on the riser and for me, I shoot better with only the thumb pad and the webbing touching the riser. I also think my shoulder position is better when my fingers aren’t touching the back of the riser. When I have tried putting my fingers lose on the back my pin float is a lot worse. I do and others bows without a sling from time to time and it seams fine but I don’t want to get a habit of grabing the grip when I shot.

 

[Tilzbow]

I’ve used on for the past 15 years. Just got a new Hoyt Alpha X 33 earlier this year and chose not to use a wrist sling on the new bow. I was shooting the bow a day or two after picking it up with a new Carter Like Mike 2 release and the release failed at 3/4 draw. I punched myself in the face really hard, ended up with a split lip and bloody nose and without the wrist strap on the bow, the bow also bounced off the ground and broke the brand new quiver while scratching a limb and cam. Apparently I draw with an open hand and I know a shoot with a relaxed hand with closed fingers with little to no pressure on the front of the grip. Needless to say I’m going back to a wrist strap and the release was sent back to Carter for repair.

 

[Zac]

I wish I would have had one when I dropped my TRX off a cliff at Tac.