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Wrist Sling or not?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Bow String Depot, May 10, 2013.

  1. Bow String Depot

    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Do you use a wrist sling or not? and why?
     
  2. DCthebowhunter

    DCthebowhunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Ya but honestly I have no idea why
    Even with a super relaxed grip I have never been close to havin a bow jump or drop out of my hand.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I use one. It helps takes pressure off my wrist.
     
  5. Remy003

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    I have a loose one. When I'm shooting normally I seem to grab the bow before it can jump out of my hand, but when I'm blind bailing it wants to. I just use one just in case
     
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    No used to but haven't on my last couple bows don't see the need.
     
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    JGD Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I use one because, like my wedding ring, I feel naked without it. :D When I started using a bow I was told that I HAD to have one or my bow would jump out of my hand so I got one and have used it ever since. I've shot some of my friend's bows without it and it was not a problem.
     
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    FullTimeKiller Weekend Warrior

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    Same with me, my first 10 or so yrs of shootin i never had one. Actually just picked one up a yr ago and i dont even notice a difference at all. I just have it one there for no reason, haha. Dont make a difference to me.
     
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    parkersdad Weekend Warrior

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    I use no sling or stabilizer for hunting. They just add weight and get in the way. With todays new quiet bows I think they are a waste of time and money.
     
  10. Bootlegger

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    I do....just like the feel on it myself. Got a real nice one custom made from a friend of mine. :cool:
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    I use one but I don't think for any real reason then I have always had one on my bow.
     
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    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    I did for awhile, then took it off. When setting up the Creed I put it back on, but it just seems annoying to me now, so it'll come off.
     
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    had one on my first bow, but not on my Monster, no stabilizer either.
     
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    ksredneck Weekend Warrior

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    I use one. I seen a new bow dropped 20ft from a treestand because he didn't have one. And I feel naked without one
     
  15. Sticknstringarchery

    Sticknstringarchery Grizzled Veteran

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    I use too and thought it helped at first. Then took it off and didn't seem to make any difference. At most, I'll use a finger sling some times.
     
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    indynotch50 Grizzled Veteran

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    Same situation here. I've always had one, not sure why, just was part of the setup. When I traded bows i couldn't find one I thought looked good so I didn't have one. When I finally got one, it just now seems in the way. I'm going to take it off for a bit.
     
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    xtreme16 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have one on mine also. It makes me feel more secure when I hold it.
     
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    Me too! I just feel bare without mine.
     
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    and the thought of dropping my bow out of a tree scares me
     
  20. Bow String Depot

    Bow String Depot Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I agree with that!!!
     

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