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Your cart is empty.Improve your arrow flight and accuracy with Allen’s Compact Thumb Activated Release, which features comfort molded finger grooves and an easy to use thumb trigger. Automatically locks on the bow string. For use on bow string or string loop. Rugged composite construction. Tested up to 75 pounds. Right- or left-handed.
T. Riffic
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2022
I ordered this for my wife to try (she has small hands). It matches her pink bow! This “Allen Compact Thumb Activated Archery Release” is listed as a “youth” model, but I also ordered a black one from another retailer for myself that wasn’t listed as a “youth” model… but they both look and feel the same to me. They both seem fine for adults too!I like shooting with this because I like to shoot with calipers, with fingers (with and without a tab), and with the thumb release… just to keep it interesting and broaden my shooting experience. I prefer calipers for accuracy and anchor position, but this is fun too. I love the grip that it gives! It’s like having nice grippy handle on your string!I believe that the biggest reason for any poor reviews is that people are trying to make this work with a D-loop. It isn’t made for that, and it will only irritate you if you try to use it that way. This is intended to be placed directly on the serving on your bowstring.
It goes on easily that way and the design shouldn’t cause wear on the serving. Just use your bow hand index finger to gently hold the arrow in place as you clip the release on the string, otherwise the arrow may pop forward when the release clips on the string and the arrow may come un-nocked and fall off.Also, never trust ANY mechanical release, regardless of price! NEVER draw back the bow unless you are aiming directly at the target and are ready to shoot.
Betty
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2018
Appears to be a good product however will advise further once I try it out.
koudiat
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2017
great
rickatplay
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017
Got this for my daughter and works great, esp for the price. It does work on a d loop but not as easy as a trigger type. You have to push it onto the string to "cock" it and the release is done with your thumb. Not as smooth and easy as a trigger kind for $20+, but esp for kids this saves their fingers and will improve their accuracy dramatically.
Sample789
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2016
I prefer this style release over the trigger. when I was a wee child I was pulling my bow back with a trigger release and accidently hit it while drawing and broke my nose with my own fist. ever since then I use these releases only downside is they wont grab in the eye loop on your string but I haven't noticed any loss of accuracy from attaching under the arrow knock
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on November 8, 2016
All good
Exploding Pen
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2015
Nice .
BobA
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015
Bought this for my 6-year old rising Tiger Cub Scout to use at summer camp. He isn't strong enough to pull back the bow string with his little fingers, and this makes it easy for him. Table the bow, knock the arrow under the brass ring, push the bow trigger on the string below the arrow (not above, as pictured), pull back using full finger strength (not just the tips of your fingers), press release with thumb....and you will get perfect arrow flight every time! I used it with no problem as well. Note: I am 5'6" and have small hands; people with large to extra-large hands might have trouble holding it, but small-to-medium hands--including my six-year-old's hands--work fine. Build quality is solid, and trigger action is smooth. Worth every penny!
wcr
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2015
It's cheap design. I don't know how long it will last, but it works so far.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
Good grip and release, but trying to get it on the string is a pain. Got this for my 7 year old and she just can't do it. It was hard for me too. The button is sensitive so you have to be careful to keep your thumb well clear when drawing.
J. J. Moe
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2013
This is exactly what I want in a release. I like the shape, I like the weight, and I really like the way it feels on release. HOWEVER!!! This product is cheap in it's construction and mine new out of package lasted exactly 23 draws before it deconstructed in my hand. So although I would love to say that you should buy this the sad fact is, it's junk.
M. Richards
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2011
Good release and a good value. If you use it directly on the bow string it works just fine. It does not work as easily on a D loop though as you must have a long D loop and must capture the loop first before loading the arrow.
R. Warner
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2011
Recently purchased to use with a razor edge compound bow. Chose this release because of price, holding it you can definately tell its all plastic and feels very cheap. I have used it about 20 times so far with a 60 lbs draw and works great. I would definately recommend this product to anyone.
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