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Bentstick81:
 I wanted to get some opinions on wheather or not to hold at anchor with selfbows :-\. I've heard where some say that if you do hold at anchor, with selfbows, its harder on the bow, than if you drew, and released in one fluid motion. Any opinion is appreciated. Thanks

Pat B:
I usually release as soon as my index finger touches the corner of my mouth. If I find myself short drawing I will hold for a second or two until I get over the short drawing.
  Holding a selfbow for more than a second or two will overly stress the bow so try to avoid that.

aaron:
i try to hold about 1 second at anchor- this lets my sight picture "settle".

Ifrit617:
I hold about 2 seconds with both selfbows and my glass recurve. This helps me to settle into that perfect shot position and feel the arrow going to the bulls eye before I release. I always know if my shot is on or not as soon as I release this way.

Jon

lowell:
I don't like to release as soon as I get to anchor but I don't hold a second...probably a half a second....or when it feels right.  If I start realeasing too soon....that's when it causes trouble!!

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