How to Use a Flipper Rest

Since many archers are now choosing to use a release aid while hunting and sport shooting, manufacturers of arrow rests have created hundreds of new products for these archers. The flipper arrow rest has been used since the 1960s and is used mostly by bow hunters. Finger shooters still prefer to use a flipper rest and cushion plungers when hunting because of their basic designs and their ease of use.

Instructions

    • 1

      Attach the flipper rest to your bow's riser using the enclosed mounting screw, washer and lock nut. Tighten these parts with your fingers.

    • 2

      Use a level or adjust by eye to ensure that the flipper is completely horizontal.

    • 3

      Bring an arrow to its knocking point. Set up the front of the arrow so the arrow will rest on the flipper.

    • 4

      Hold the bow with your nondominant hand. Hold the bow directly in front of you, your arm parallel to the floor. The bow should be at shoulder height.

    • 5

      Grasp the bow's string with the center three fingers of your dominate hand. Pinch the arrow's knock with your index and middle finger.

    • 6

      Allow the arrow to slide back and forth along the flipper rest to check for level. Practice using the flipper to see whether it is the correct arrow rest for you.