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Allyn T:
I've only ever shot a compound before and with those you rest the bow grip on the pad directly below your thumb. I wanna shoot off my fingers without an arrow rest on my self bow. How do you guys hold the bow? I've seen a lot of handle designs where it narrows towards the belly, do you hold in the V of your hand or do you guys still put it on the pad below your thumb?

TimBo:
It varies, but I think lots of people grip similarly (pad under thumb).  Some might think of the main pressure point as more between the thumb and index finger.  Others put more of the palm down and have less of a straight wrist.  I would say do whatever is comfortable.  You can add cork or leather to your existing grip if it doesn't feel right as-is.

bradsmith2010:
since the grips vary,, I hold a loose grip as described above, but really let the bow handle dictate the grip,, if you shoot a the bow enough, your grip will adapt as needed,,

Allyn T:
Ok I'll play around with it. I see handle shape being more important in my future

bradsmith2010:
I think the more simple the grip, the easier to adapt to it,, many great examples in Native American bows,,,

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