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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: dueb on August 31, 2014, 05:27:30 pm

Title: Arrow rest question.
Post by: dueb on August 31, 2014, 05:27:30 pm

While designing the handle for my new bow I got to thinking about what side the arrow should rest on. Should the arrow rest be on the right or left. I feel like it would make more sense for the arrow to rest on the right as opposed to traditional designs where it rests on the left (which is why i'm putting much thought into this). In my head it feels like it would be easier and quicker to nock the arrow with a proper grip on the string. It would also allow you to rotate the bow counter clockwise instead of clockwise, which I feel would allow your body to not be in the way of the string when you pull back. It's probably a stupid thought, I just wanted to know what you guys think.

Title: Re: Arrow rest question.
Post by: Del the cat on August 31, 2014, 05:40:21 pm

It can work with the right method of release (how the right hand holds and releases the string) but with a conventional Mediterranean loose the arrow will bounce off the shelf.
using a thumb ring (Mongolian loose) allows you the have the arrow on the right of the bow.
Del

Title: Re: Arrow rest question.
Post by: dueb on August 31, 2014, 06:25:10 pm

thanks for the answer! :)