GearWhat Is a Release Aid? Types and How to Choose
What is a release aid? How index finger, thumb button, hinge and resistance releases work, who each suits, how to fit one, and the safest way to start using it.
October 16, 2026 · 10 min read
Bow Accessories
Release Aids
A mechanical release gives compound archers a cleaner, more repeatable shot. Learn how each release type works, how to set one up with a D-loop, and how to train the shot so the release does not control you.
Release Aids articles (4)
Gear
GearArm Guards, Finger Tabs and Gloves: Do You Need Them?
Arm guards, finger tabs and archery gloves explained: what each protects, why string slap happens, tab vs glove vs release, sizing and fit, and common mistakes.
October 11, 2026 · 9 min read
ReviewsTruFire Edge Buckle Foldback Review: A Sensible First Release Aid
Research-based TruFire Edge Buckle Foldback review: caliper jaws, adjustable trigger travel and length, 360-degree head rotation, 4.8 oz, and who it suits.
July 8, 2026 · 4 min read
TrainingTarget Panic in Archery: Symptoms, Causes and How to Fix It
Target panic explained: symptoms like freezing off target and snap shooting, what causes it, a self-test, and a step-by-step recovery plan for any bow.
February 19, 2025 · 8 min read
