tony08
New member
I'm currently working on my bow hand - trying not to be a gripper. The shots go a whole lot better when I don't and the sequence feels lovely but old habits die hard.
I use a Winstar II and the shape of the (somewhat angular) black handle dictates how best to position my hand. The contact is all on the thumb side of the lifeline but seems to be, nevertheless, a large(ish) area. It seems to run from the 'V' at the top to the *ahem* heel of my thumb (the bottom of the big fleshy pad that is just above the wrist).
Is this heeling?
Thing is, it feels very comfortable and seems to provide a stable platform for the handle to push against at full draw. If I try to move the contact zone more 'outwards' towards my thumb, then less of the handle is in contact but it becomes very uncomfortable and doesn't feel as good.
So am I "heeling" the bow? Sorry if this question is basic and stupid but I would be grateful for any advice, as I can't find a description of this anywhere.
Regards
Tony
I use a Winstar II and the shape of the (somewhat angular) black handle dictates how best to position my hand. The contact is all on the thumb side of the lifeline but seems to be, nevertheless, a large(ish) area. It seems to run from the 'V' at the top to the *ahem* heel of my thumb (the bottom of the big fleshy pad that is just above the wrist).
Is this heeling?
Thing is, it feels very comfortable and seems to provide a stable platform for the handle to push against at full draw. If I try to move the contact zone more 'outwards' towards my thumb, then less of the handle is in contact but it becomes very uncomfortable and doesn't feel as good.
So am I "heeling" the bow? Sorry if this question is basic and stupid but I would be grateful for any advice, as I can't find a description of this anywhere.
Regards
Tony