Why A Straight Grip On An ASL Bow Is My Favorite Grip

[@charleyhendersonj.r.6297]

Helpful video like always...want to change subject for a second I last night watched your video about pushing the shot....Ive watched close to a 100 videos to help me and not one helped just got in from practicing and with your technique my grouping went from 10 to 13 inch groups to 3 and 4 inch groups and in my opinion I've improved considerably.... just so you know I was going through exactly what you were explaining about in the video (shooting left) after 6 arrows I noticed a big difference thank you so very much for your help were nobody else seemed to touch on my problem...I'm am now a subscriber

[@SamkoTradBow]

Awesome! Glad it worked great for you too. Been a game changer for my shooting as well.

[@austinmago212]

Great topic jason! I like a straight handle simply due to the tradition of it. Bows had straight handles for a great length of time in archery history and It still holds up!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep and they feel so natural to shoot.

[@arturravenbite1693]

Every video you put out I learn something new and get more into the idea of getting a good custom Hill Style. The closest I've ever had to one was a Bear Montana and the hand shock was so bad that it wasnt fun to shoot at all

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you are enjoying the content. Hill bows like heavy arrows.

[@Mat-ys3nv]

Best explanation of how to grip an asl bow. Have just found your channel. I've struggled with my ASL bow for years now! Thanks a lot.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@pathfinder5804]

Visually I’m not a fan of D style/Hill style bows. However I’d luv to shoot one cuz I’m always open to the fact that like it or not visually I will always use whatever works best for me. Not having shot one I wouldn’t know so hopefully I can try one pretty soon before I order my first custom bow!!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Definitely worth testing one out and seeing what you think. First time I shot one I was hooked.

[@jeffreyhairston8198]

I have a straight grip on my St. Patrick lake Northern Styk and I really like it. Thank you for this video.

[@SamkoTradBow]

He makes a great longbow too

[@MrRourk]

I find a Cherokee Push & Pull Draw works for a short range shot on a Hill Style Bow Must have a strong thumb. Good to have for speed shots.

[@SamkoTradBow]

It's amazing how fast you can shoot these bows with a straight grip.

[@EthanPageHunter]

I’m a straight grip convert. Love it.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Best grip out there in my opinion!

[@caseysmith544]

I like for an ASL/flat limb longbow a universal/duel side style notched/Locator grip about medium maybe a hair deeper where is higher in grip since for me I can still use a full grip how I want, an added is bonus of locator so I can repeat shot. Problem is most bows when using a straight grip particularly on Howard Hill or most ASL adult custom/semi-custom bows I would have to ask for a grip in round or English longbow/shortbow style easiest to find but made on more modern bow or a smaller dished grip which for some companies has a specific older name. I have hand size issues on an ASL grip where a proper full grip and fingers even close to touching is nearly impossible to do as most are either Howard hill style deep and skinny with a almost wedge shape I would want or made as a Pope & Young short enough but wide to where grip is square. then on Pope and Young I find often lower priced/high production brands skip rounding corners so bow hurts in my grip if I do find a grip for my size and can fully close my hand in proper full grip or can ask brans so I would have to modify my grip by sanding corners down or using a few layers of grip material.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep grip shape and thickness matters. That's why it's best ti test a few and find what works best for you.

[@DeathByPurpleLongbow]

Do you ever have a feather go into your hand?

[@SamkoTradBow]

not in the last 20 years. When I make my arrows I cut that point off the feather quill.

[@matthewyu3531]

It's so fantastic! Would you please tell me: 1) For the arrow rest, how deep do you cut past the center? 2) What is the width of the remaining arrow pass? I would like to have a similar arrow rest for my bow. Thank you very much.

[@michaelcancilla9539]

Hill styles are cut before center.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I dont make bows, but i know most hill style bows are not even cut to center. and I dont know what you mean by remaining arrow pass. If you give me more detail I will try to answer.

[@matthewyu3531]

@@SamkoTradBow Thank you very much.

[@chickimac1]

Beautiful bow..I want one!

[@SamkoTradBow]

northernmistlongbows.com classic model

[@gunghobows]

Great video. You don't have time to be fumbling around in split second shot opportunities!

[@SamkoTradBow]

agree 100%