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Dear Dale,
Thank you for the great update! I couldn't have described the releases better myself, as I also use the same straight-arm, overhand release with the helecopter as for the bowing centerline, except, just as you said, there is no need for the bowing action to get the power. I don't think the bowing centerline alone is designed for long distance slinging, but is better for hunting and defensive slinging at the closer ranges more common to those applications. Have you tried either a figure eight, or a helecopter (or 45 degree semi-helecopter, semi-underhand) windup, combined with running (or hop, skip and jump), ending in a falling step, and bowing release(aimed upward at a 30-degree elevation angle from the horizon/level)? I think that that is the way to get the most distance and power possible, if timed correctly. You're developing your own style, and doing a great job, it souinds like! If you keep experimenting, you'll be really surprised at how good you'll become with a variety of styles in different situations, I think!
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