Topic: Thumb ring problems and numbness
I'm new to Asian/Korean archery. First started at the end of last year practicing with a friend's Zhang Li Han bow. gradually getting used to heaver bows, and picked up my first bow back in March (45lb SMG laminated fiber glass). Before using the SMG I had borrowed the friend's leather thumb ring. I started shooting with what I was told was a more modern horn ring (first of two pics below):
and I found it very difficult to pull back without having the string slip or at least lean in a bit on the joint of my thumb. After one session, I found the tip of my thumb was a little numb/tingly. I stopped shooting for a few weeks to let it recover, but I've been wary about returning to the ring, instead opting for a more traditional style (second pic). Anyone else encountered this problem? Any advice for how to correct it?