Numbness in ring and pinky fingers from wrist strap? Repost edit with wrist strap picture

Numbness in ring and pinky from wrist strap?

I’m pretty new to archery was in the bow shop yesterday getting fitted to my compound bow and getting tips on my release.

I have a wrist release from Scott archery and a 50lb draw right now. I’m feeling numbness in my pinky and ring fingers on my draw hand. Any reason this? Sometimes it only takes a few arrows.

Side note, I’m hooked hit 4 out of 5 at 40 yards on my 20x20 bag my first time really shooting this morning.

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u/Fl48Special 2d ago

I run mine a little further back. This sounds counterintuitive but tighten it up one notch so that it does not slide down your wrist as far. May need to extend the release slightly.

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u/jgiannandrea 2d ago

Yeah maybe it’s riding too far up my wrist and pinching nerves? Might try that.

u/hadarsaar 2d ago

Try a thumb release? Some just suit people better than others.