Bow Sling.....yes or no

[denimdeerslayer]

Not for me. Took it off and have never seen a need for it.

[cj7zrcool]

Yes on the wrist sling.

[antiparadigm]

Quit using a wrist sling a while back. If your bow is set up properly and you’re shooting heavy arrows, your bow won’t try to jump out of your hand.


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I agree but think it has more to do with contol and peace of mind rather than arrow selection. I have shot both heavy and light arrows out of my bow, and neither made it jump from my hand.

My sling helps when I'm stalking because it saves my grip. I will walk holding the bow for a while then just let go and let it hang from my wrist for a while so my hand doesn't get tired. Also kept me from dropping my bow a few weeks ago while hiking up a wet hill in 40 degree rain. Almost fell, and had the sling not been there my bow would have hit the ground.

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[HighwayHunter]

I agree but think it has more to do with contol and peace of mind rather than arrow selection. I have shot both heavy and light arrows out of my bow, and neither made it jump from my hand.

My sling helps when I'm stalking because it saves my grip. I will walk holding the bow for a while then just let go and let it hang from my wrist for a while so my hand doesn't get tired. Also kept me from dropping my bow a few weeks ago while hiking up a wet hill in 40 degree rain. Almost fell, and had the sling not been there my bow would have hit the ground.

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I see what you’re saying. It’s all personal preference. I have a fairly long stab for hunting so when I’m walking the woods I usually have the stab in my hand and the bow leaned against my shoulder. A little more stable that way than just dragging it through the brush


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[Swampa]

Yes-wrist


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[antiparadigm]

I see what you’re saying. It’s all personal preference. I have a fairly long stab for hunting so when I’m walking the woods I usually have the stab in my hand and the bow leaned against my shoulder. A little more stable that way than just dragging it through the brush


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I did that at one point too, but I had to climb under low brush and stuff too so In those circumstances I held it out in front of me. Had to hold it a lot of ways to make it through that hike. 3 miles up the side of a hill and across the top. I need to get a longer stabilizer too. I have seen Cam Hanes and Joe Rogan wear their bows around their neck too, straddling the sight and stabilizer. My sight isn't long enough for that though!

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[HighwayHunter]

I did that at one point too, but I had to climb under low brush and stuff too so In those circumstances I held it out in front of me. Had to hold it a lot of ways to make it through that hike. 3 miles up the side of a hill and across the top. I need to get a longer stabilizer too. I have seen Cam Hanes and Joe Rogan wear their bows around their neck too, straddling the sight and stabilizer. My sight isn't long enough for that though!

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Rocky Mountain 5 pin. Microadjustable and never comes off the marks


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[lbbf]

I'm in the no crowed. Used one for years and it never once caught my bow. Has anyone here ever had their bow saved from a drop by one? I've been shooting without one for nearly 20 years now and have never dropped my bow.

[stickbowcoop]

Usually. Sometimes I take it off, but always end up putting it back on the bow. I guess it's like wearing my seatbelt. I have never needed it (knock on wood) but I feel safer with it. Especially up in a treestand haha.

[Gonzo]

Yes, just doesn’t feel the same without it specially hunting from a lock on stand


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[Daniel32]

Yes for wrist sling

I’ve always had one on my bows and decided one time to take it off. Just felt awkward so I put it back on. Serves no purpose for me other than comfort as that’s what I’m use too

[antiparadigm]

I guess it's like wearing my seatbelt. I have never needed it (knock on wood) but I feel safer with it.

Lol so true. I've never needed my seatbelt for an accident, but I still wear it. My bow has been saved a couple of times though.

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[Katch66]

No wrist sling. I used to use one but it seemed to always be in the way. I took it off and have not looked back. I shoot a Mathews SBXT and my bow is dead in hand at the shot. No worries of dropping it.

[antiparadigm]

Rocky Mountain 5 pin. Microadjustable and never comes off the marks


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I have the HHA Optimizer lite .010 right now. Just switched from the Trophy Ridge React one pro dovetail. It was too **** heavy out front for me.

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[HighwayHunter]

I have the HHA Optimizer lite .010 right now. Just switched from the Trophy Ridge React one pro dovetail. It was too **** heavy out front for me.

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I don’t have the dovetail. I leave dovetails for target archers.


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