Improve shooting with backtension?

[Tali]

I would like to know if you recomend me to try the back tension realeases to improve my shooting. Or if I am doing pretty well it does not worth.

I suppose i will learn to shoot better, always triying to improve!!!, but do not have clear if use a back tension realease, or a back tension thumb release.. Wich model will you recomend me??

I am now shooting with a truball pro diamond T handle.

By the way, i mostly hunt, ocasonally shoot 3d targets to meet some friends.

Thank you very much!!!

[L-train]

Any release can be shot with "back tension", it is a method of activating a release not style of releases. Typically hinged, spike, holding weight (evolution) are considered "back tension" releases, but they can be punched just like a index finger release. The key is going thru the process(descibed best by Griv{see thread on EAF here}) of learning to allow the pin to stay on target as the back muscles pull subconciously thru the shot...AKA suprise release. Its a big commitment but worth it IMO.

[woodbooger]

shooting a true back tension release has no trigger and is set off by pulling through the shoot or rotating the release while constantly pulling! L-train is correct any release can be shot with back tension.this is to make release fire without fingering the trigger be it thumb or index.carter makes a release called evolution has no trigger you set holding weight! draw bow holding peg when you come to full draw you release peg then pull while aiming which increases holding weight and fire's release great training tool! being able to shoot with back tension will no doubt make you a better shooter its all about aiming shooting with back tension takes 1 more thing out of shot equation! don't have to think about triggering release just aim and pull!! I would say that most of your professional archers shoot with back tension no matter what release they use

[Tali]

I know every release can be shoot with the back tension technique, the thing is that my release is not so sensitive and I am having problems trying to shoot with the back. It seem that it doesnt matter what I do that at the end I have to puch the triger if I want the arrow to go out.

I tried a few moth before of of those "backtension" releases, and i just close the hand a bit as I strecthed the back muscle and the arrow was fliying to the target!.Quite a diferent sensation than with mine.

Could you tell me where is that theme, I cant find it. Thanks for your advice.!!

[L-train]

Search archery talk for Grivs target panic thread, I cant get on there sooo....

Also get the book "core archery" by Larry Wise, its a excellent reference.

Also make sure your draw length isnt too long its tough to pull thru proper if your already stretched out, and adjust your index trigger very deep into your fingers to create a rigid hook with your hand/finger, then relax and pull with back tension.

[superdiablo]

There is no doubt in my records, it will improve your shooting abilities. But be prepared to work hard, and probably at the begining you should consider a good coach or skilled archer by your side to easy your learning curve.
I would recommend a Zenith and/or Loesch (sort of a Carter Evolution type of release but more consistant in the way it brakes the shot) but if you are not a crazy spottie like me, almost anyone would work. As Lonnie sayes, it is not the type of release what matters most but the commitment to shoot a strong dynamic one each and every arrow no matter how steady the pin is, and eventually it will steady more and more as a side effect of you not paying main attention to aiming but working on your form, in a smooth but powerful way.
Good luck, work hard and stay active inside the shot !
Keep us posted with your progress.
Javier Martinez

[2xR]

Try this post (Griv):

http://www.elitearchery.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=17160

[L-train]

There is no doubt in my records, it will improve your shooting abilities. But be prepared to work hard, and probably at the begining you should consider a good coach or skilled archer by your side to easy your learning curve.
I would recommend a Zenith and/or Loesch (sort of a Carter Evolution type of release but more consistant in the way it brakes the shot) but if you are not a crazy spottie like me, almost anyone would work. As Lonnie sayes, it is not the type of release what matters most but the commitment to shoot a strong dynamic one each and every arrow no matter how steady the pin is, and eventually it will steady more and more as a side effect of you not paying main attention to aiming but working on your form, in a smooth but powerful way.
Good luck, work hard and stay active inside the shot !
Keep us posted with your progress.
Javier Martinez

Very good stuff Javier that part in Bold is soooo good!

[superdiablo]

Thanks Lonnie, I am talking from the heart and really can feel it inside of me even if I am typing now! I sincerely believe it is something like what I described.
By the way, how to bold the quotes?

[TMax27]

I am in the process of learning "back tension" with a thumb trigger. I am getting good at allow my back to tighten up as I loosen the index/middle fingers, thus allow positive tension with my thumb, suprising a release.

WOW, that a ballet of thoughts. Smooth and methodic.