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Bow string hitting forearm question.

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wstanley:
Yes, this is a hypothetical question. I worded it poorly.

Ok that makes a lot of sense.

The reason I ask is a while back I posted some Ishi shooting videos. PatM had asked what are the advantages to this style? This would be one I would suppose. No string slap in any ways when shooting shorter length/braced bows if you shoot Ishi style. I think that would be beneficial when hunting (quieter shot) and not bruising the heck out of your arm. But again I am new to all of this. Thanks for your responses.

RandyN:
Possibly shooting off the right, as Ishi did, made it quicker to load arrows. The arrow didn't have to to pass to the left side of the bow for a right handed shooter. There would also be less movement while hunting. With that said, I shoot off the left side and use an arm guard for the times I hit my forearm.

Pat B:
I use an arm guard to keep my sleeve out of the way of the string. Since I like to keep my set up the same when I shoot I always wear an arm guard whether I have long or short sleeves. My stance and form are very loose so I rarely hit my arm but it does happen occasionally.

BowEd:
Like Pat it does happen only occasionally.I've always shot off left side of bow.Used to happen for me when I first began to shoot.It has to do with for me having a good follow through with a slight bow in bow arm while shooting.I shoot half canted most times.It actually shoots quieter that way at least for me when I follow through properly.

wstanley:
Thanks y’all for the responses.

PaulN, I think so too. When you see historic photos of Cali natives who shot this way they’ve got 2 arrows in each hand (bow held as well), two in the mouth and underneath their armpit. Like a display of their arsenal for intimidation. I’m sure getting rid of arrows quickly for war and hunting was important.

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