Arm Slap On A Center Cut Traditional Bow
I don't wear an arm guard as I am of the position that its how you shoot, and the bow set up that causes the string to slap your forearm.
As the title indicates, I am speaking from the experience of using a center cut, right handed bow - that is the arrow is resting on the inside or the left side of the bow if you hold the bow with your left hand.
Check your brace height, which is the distance between the string, strung, and the rest or belly of the bow. If the brace height is too low say 3 inches, not only will it be much harder on the string and the limbs but will increase the chances of forearm slap.
Check the brace height regularly, especially after having shot a new string for some time; if its too long you can try putting twists into it. If you shoot on the outside, and you are getting hand slap, this is also a time to check the brace hight as the string may be too long.
As the title indicates, I am speaking from the experience of using a center cut, right handed bow - that is the arrow is resting on the inside or the left side of the bow if you hold the bow with your left hand.
Check your brace height, which is the distance between the string, strung, and the rest or belly of the bow. If the brace height is too low say 3 inches, not only will it be much harder on the string and the limbs but will increase the chances of forearm slap.
Check the brace height regularly, especially after having shot a new string for some time; if its too long you can try putting twists into it. If you shoot on the outside, and you are getting hand slap, this is also a time to check the brace hight as the string may be too long.
I hold my bow firm and try to control the bow. Harness the power and control the string to propel the shaft, not injure you.
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