Grip Sear on a Recurve | Shooting my Recurve like a Barebow

[@yannikessarios2103]

As a BB archer, I find this impressive and possibly the most important video you've posted. You focus on the psycho- trigger effect of the clicker and substitute it with the grip shear, and completely ignore it's other function, that of a draw check. I think that draw length variation is the bane of BB archers and even a few mm difference as fatigue and nerves take their toll would make a huge difference on the target at 70m. Apparently I was mistaken, most of us are simply not good enough. Now you need to do this again without sight and satbilizers to show what can be achieved.

[@SheldonGoh]

That's incredibly consistent shooting considering you're not using the clicker. Seriously impressive. Just goes to show how dialed in your form and technique are. Love these "standing on the shooting line with you" type videos. Keep em coming! And that new red/pink grip looks AWESOME on the gray riser!

[@mathijsbarkel7518]

Dear Jake, I have been struggling with target panic for years now. 2 weeks ago, I saw your video on the grip sear for your barebow and I read Joel Turner’s book about Target Panic and implemented this on my recurve. This has literally transformed my shooting! My target panic is completely gone now and I not only shoot higher scores, but shooting feels so much more fun and controlled! Thank you a lot! It’s really encouraging to see your enthousiasm about it too.

[@sweetjamhit]

I think... that realisation in your eyes at the end says "Ooh, I could actually be really good at this"! and I don't think you'll find any argument from us lot : ) Great shooting given the variables.

[@BlackHawkPGA]

Would love if you'd make a video about target panic, how and if possible to beat it and your experience with it!

[@archerry6457]

Best way to beat it is to stop talking about it, stop thinking about it, stop saying it... And it disappears. Don't acknowledge it. You beat your subconscious in other parts of archery, so beat it here too. Give it a try.

[@BlackHawkPGA]

@@archerry6457 I 100% agree. Already did, and it does work to some extent. Clicker helped me with my olympic recurve, but I recently got a longbow and putting that arrow top on the center is a nightmare. I like the grip sear idea (although I’d have to find a different action on a longbow) but I can’t help to wonder if adapting to target panic in different ways is a real solution to it…

[@archerry6457]

@@BlackHawkPGA hmm, tricky isn't it? Have you tried shooting clout? I've found it removes all that toxic mental stress about the target... You've then got a surplus of mental focus with only one place to be, and that's way back at the shooting line. Certainly sorted the issue, that I no longer talk about, for me. 😉 Let other people worry about it. Find a coach who doesn't entertain it and learn to trust your subconscious. Working on your shot timing is massive too; helps to not anticipate/become anxious about the clicker. (Just my tuppen'orth)

[@jcgardner5852]

Want to see you (Jake) in barebow finals at Lancaster

[@skysurferboy]

Great video Jake. You ve given me hope! I ve been on Joels course but being stubborn I ve held off going to a sear but I really do need to try it for a sustained period. If not for score just simply to make archery fun again. Best Regards from the UK

[@timgazes5909]

Good luck Jake you deserve to succeed

[@ddeboy002]

sorry for so many comments but this is cool. Thanks for sharing this experience Jake.

[@gyula0408]

Nice work mate. I tried using a clicker few times now and every time I get rid of it. I shoot much better and more consistent without a clicker. I am new to archery but came to the same conclusion, if I do all the parts of the shot As I should the scores are pretty good. I try to think less and feel more. I hope that makes sense.

[@TheCpnhgnlngct]

This video was awesome. That score surprised me as well considering all the variables. Great shooting dude

[@nsiivola]

Fantastic! Stupid question: right before release there seems to be a small tremor in your right elbow? Is that a symptom of high draw weight, the grip sear, or just normal mechanics in action, or...?

[@DiegoFarre4]

Aside of the great video showing the exercise, I'd like to remark how much your videos' quality have improved in edition and presentation through time... Kudos!

[@mortenjrgensen6729]

Thank you Jake that was just the video I didn`t realise I was looking for . I`ve been shooting with a clikker for jonks . two years ago I started also shooting trad , and I find that I enjoy archery more shooting without a clikker . I feel my back more , and it`s like I`m more in control of the line-up ,, Hmm ? ( When I shoot Trad the shot falls subconciously , and I dont experience taget panic )

[@InFerrumVeritas]

I like that this is right between your first 50m barebow scores and your first time shooting 70m since Mexico City.

[@ryanbon]

Really interesting thoughts you went through at the end there... if you end up really flipping that barebow switch in yourself and going all in you will be a dangerous man... hope to see it!

[@cruzbuddha]

Clicker?? Don’t need no stinkin’ clicker! And you just proved it! :). Nice shooting!

[@Nemesis_121]

That 3rd and 5th arrow…..you’re killing me….🤣 With no clicker?!?! I think Brady needs to start looking over his shoulder again…..

[@maxderman447]

Well... He did lose to Jack Williams today at the world cup

[@rogersj3]

I guessed 320~330, looks like that was right on the money. Nice shooting!

[@jagdishsakhrani1193]

Hi jake , in my shooting I struggle a bit at expansion , I struggle to keep my aim in the middle and expand . What do you do during aiming and expansion. How do you keep your aim stable and expand smoothly ? What do you focus on ?

[@Twm532]

Any advice for dealing with target panic? I have the same problem as you where I cant aim at the gold. It was so bad at one point I couldn't hit a target at 20 metres

[@rolandwillems1]

Another great video!

[@jupiter8404]

Well I got that wrong. Well done. Wish I could use a grip sear as well as you Jake.

[@dracus6877]

can you add about 3 or 4 bare shafts when you shoot next time? i like to see both bare arrow flight and fletched.

[@jamiehodgson2026]

So does this video go some way to suggest a clicker isn't absolutely essential for Olympic style recurve?

[@jmcb5215]

I to like to use all my 10's on warm up

[@jcgardner5852]

In my years of competition I never used clicker. The grip sear is interesting though. I may try it

[@ddeboy002]

scuff up the grip with a file lightly. Makes a world of difference.

[@rogerh9395]

Sounds like that was a great idea

[@ddeboy002]

it's gonna be awesome....

[@philmayberry1972]

310, and a big confidence builder.

[@ddeboy002]

Jake what weight you pulling?

[@williambilse]

I knew the grip sear would prove out for you in this video. I was watching your blank baling the other day and your arrow tip did not move once you hit transfer. I thought you would creep once you began pulling through the grip sear, but nope. No creep and maybe a tiny rearward movement while you continued to expand until conclusion. Nicely done JK.

[@HywelOwen]

Wow

[@leeanthonylindie193]

Jake i would like to know if i need a plunger seeing as i started shooting barebow so i just wanted to know if i should invest in one

[@JakeKaminskiArchery]

Absolutely 100% you will need a plunger in World Archery Barebow for sure. Trad, not so much.

[@dick-gs9tb]

No question. Best $10 or so you'll spend on that bow. Make sure you learn how to set it up as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4WZXpRnm9GHgrc

[@leeanthonylindie193]

@@JakeKaminskiArchery ok man thanks so much

[@leeanthonylindie193]

@@JakeKaminskiArchery also is their any other equipment you recommend

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

I was thinking an average of 8.5 or 8.6. Then I saw your warm up shots, and raised my expectations closer to 8.8. You shot almost 9.1, so looks like i was still too low.

[@popcorngenerator1925]

Wish I’d seen this video (and the discount code) before ordering 2 grips yesterday lol. Ah well,

[@garyhiggins6718]

Amazing!!!!!!

[@chrisnixon9529]

I imagine the finding your timing would be tough.

[@andreasvonimhof7924]

Hi Jake, I am having a discussion with a friend, and need to resolve this. What pound limbs are you using and what is your draw length?

[@JakeKaminskiArchery]

42# long limbs, draw length is roughly 29.75” or so. Roughly 46# at full draw.

[@andreasvonimhof7924]

Wow! Such a quick response. Thank you! I win the discussion with my friend :-). He is convinced that recurve shooters shoot 70lb bows. Reason that I was asking is that he has just filed a patent application for a new target featuring 100% organic material and 2 finger arrow pull for compound bows. I am trying to persuade him to make a lighter version for recurve.

[@jupiter8404]

I think there’ll be some confusion between the clicker and grip sear and because you are actually making a movement with the grip sear I’m expecting scores to be lower. We’ll see.

[@asbel1984]

I am getting better scores on recurve at 18 with grip sear than using clicker. I,m still a newbie but this is the fact

[@social3ngin33rin]

seems a little windy :)

[@alexandersalomatin8650]

My prediction is you made a million shots with real clicker so you intuitively know when its ghost is about to go off with or without grip sear///still think it will be worse then witn tne real one especially if you shoot long enough esp under stress///well, I gather you can show great results even with crooked arrows

[@colingregory7464]

I would guess you would be just below the clicker score if grooved

[@anthonyhuggins6276]

307/330

[@numancankahraman]

I guess you gonna shoot 328

[@Sketchy2511]

316

[@ddeboy002]

get rid of that clicker. You don't need it.

[@mikebyford5258]

321

[@mikebyford5258]

only 6 off good estimate .. relying on your skill level and the 1st 6 to estimate this Jake !

[@ddeboy002]

don't forget to breathe

[@taste_of_the_country]

Please! You’re great Jake but..Enough of the you’re grip sear obsession. Just get over it.

[@JakeKaminskiArchery]

I had to prove a point! Haha