Hi guys, Josh Bowmar from Bowmar Archery here!
Today I am going to talk about one of the biggest reasons people miss to the left or right, and that is facial pressure. In today’s bows, the high let-offs are actually causing a lot of archers to miss left and right.
I decided to perform an experiment to show you guys how much, or little tension is in your bow. As a control, I tested the string tension of the bow when it was not in full draw. To show how much I am actually able to move the string, I took my bow scale and pulled it seven pounds. I also tried manipulating the peepsite and pinching the string. To get a better idea of how much tension there was, refer to my Bowmar Bowhunting YouTube video.
Next, I pulled back my bow to full draw and performed all of those same tests. I added 7 pounds of pressure sideways, pinched the string, and manipulated the peepsite. Keep in mind that I pull back 82 pounds. Common sense would say that my string is under a massive amount of tension, but it’s not. I was able to take two fingers and pinch the string. I could pull it seven pounds sideways. It moved so much easier. This shows how one little inconsistency with facial pressure can cause a massive difference in the way your arrow hits.
At full draw, 85% of my string tension is gone. That’s how people are able to hold their bows back for longer periods of time. It’s very easy to manipulate the string at full draw, but even a little manipulation affects the arrow, causing it to hit left or right.
Facial pressure is an accuracy killer! That is why the Bowmar Archery nose button makes a massive difference. The spikes give you feedback when you push into the string because they are sharp. The harder you push, the more uncomfortable you are. This is the main reason why groups of arrows are getting tighter for people. When you’re in full draw and you push, the nose button gives you feedback.
I designed the Bowmar Archery Nose Button for precisions anchoring, but this is another MAJOR contributor to helping archers become the most accurate shot.
Let me know how the Bowmar Archery Nose Button has helped you!
— Josh Bowmar
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