Good info, but you missed the mark with regards to the draw control safety and the trainer pins. The trainer pins are good for draw and letdown drills, checking your draw length, anchor point, and peep height without worrying about loosing the arrow (and you should still never draw your bow without an arrow). The draw control safety on the Onnex Hinge does not function the same as a safety on a Carter Honey or TRU Ball Sweet Spot. On those hinges you can draw the bow with your hand at any angle, disengage the safety, and release the hook in whatever angle your hand is when you come to anchor (they don't require you to be consistent). It functions more like a Resistance-Activated release like the Carter Evolution where you hold in the safety on the draw or letdown, and let go of it when you come to anchor and start your shot process. The draw control on the Onnex Hinge only prevents you from releasing the hook if your hand is over-rotated. If you draw at the wrong angle, you can rotate through your click or start your shot process at a different spot in the travel and your shot will either be faster or slower than if you drew it consistently. Long story short, you have to draw the Onnex Hinge at the same angle every time in order to be consistent, regardless of whether you use the safety or not. All it does is keep you from misfiring on the draw or when you let the bow down.
I think your problem with flinching with the click is that you are letting the click be part of the execution process. I follow my coaches' process which uses the click to come to a consistent anchor before sarting execution, so it's never a surprise. Draw to anchor, manipulate middle and ring fingers to a click, then execute with back tension.
As long as there is an arrow on you bow you're not going to risk blowing up your bow by letting down with a hinge, unless you twist your hand and twist the strings off but that goes for every release type. Not having a go at you steven I loooove your videos and many of my purchases are based on your reviews 😊
I started with a Stanslawski II hinge release back in 1977 and still have it, just started shooting again with it after over 40 years. I've been wanting to pick up a new model, so this video clarified some info I've been looking for and was having trouble finding... that the Hinge has a click option. Using a hinge back in 1978 cured me of target panic and boosted me to a state championship in Men's freestyle when I was 21, so I have a soft spot in my heart for Stan releases... Hoping I'm not disappointed in the current model. Great, funny video!
Always a great story teller while going through the products. Fantastic review! Just what I needed to see. Yet another decision made based on your reviews.
Swap out the the parts that came with it to get rid of the click. I was freaked out the first couple shots too. If you draw with all of the tension on your index finger, it won't go off inadvertently.
The safety pin is a great feature when setting up a new bow, I use it for setting my peep height. It’s about the only time I use other than adjusting/setting the release.
I taught myself to shoot a hinge on a club plastic recurve during the free time on a club have a go day, I've never regretted it and mostly shoot a hinge in tournaments for 25 years
I am with you, I cannot get to the comfortable position with confidence using a back tension device. I tried the Tru Ball and have gone back to the Blade.
I have all 3 releases and love them all and now I would say that my favorite is the hinge. It took me a while to get use to it but when I did I started shooting great. Sometimes I will keep my thumb on the trigger and activate the click and then start my shot process over. Then their is no click. Total surprise. And if I have to let down, just squeeze the safety. Works great!
You can completely disable safety if you wish from the mid size allen screw at the back. I preferred to remove the screw completely to prevent any accidental pressure on screw during the shot. You can also adjust the trigger travel so that you can adjust how hot it fires. You should be able to change the hook with the spare one to disable the click if you wish to. As you can see, lot's of configuration to play with. I preferred the click hook so that I can validate my posture on every shot. Used onnex resistance for 6 months and fixed my posture a lot but hinge is the number one competition release for me. Increased my mantis scores +1 points directly. But I still use onnex resistance time to time to revalidate my stance..
Sir, that was a tad scary not using the safety!! I’ve been messing around with my hinge for a couple of months…I’m enjoying it; still trying to find my sweet spot as far as 3-4 fingers, moving the finger rests, cold-hot-cold, thumb rests (thin-wide), etc…It has helped with my target panic, along with the resistance. This past week was the first time that I actually shot two entire sessions, with the hinge. It was a bit nerve racking, but I’ll get there!! For me, personally, I prefer without the clicker, but that’s just me…Keep up the videos and stay healthy!!
100% I don't understand why anyone would attempt to set up a new release - especially a hinge or tension activated one - without doing some basic testing using a shot trainer or even just a simple loop of string. I wonder whether some manufacturers have a standard setting they like to use out of the factory or whether it's just random. In saying that I bought a NockOn Nock2It and 2Smooth and, while I tested them with a shot trainer, they were actually quite well set up out of the box - not too hot or too cold. On the other hand my first release (Carter WiseChoice) was set really cold - could barely get the trigger to work at all!
I’ve honestly never had an issue using a hinge release. It’s all I’ve ever used and I started shooting a 70 pound. Before I shot the bow however I practiced on a bit of string to understand the mechanism. So it’s not impossible. I think the main thing is being serious about learning and not overestimating one’s ability
Biggest advantage of the onnex hinge is in my opinion the adjustable knob. This is not given with any of the other hi he’s on the market. You can deactivate the safety and then the knob is doing the same job as with other releases. Also the safety is not preventing from firing if you turn your hand very much.
Always been a fan of Stan release aids, prior to the new owners discontinuing their entire range in favour of this new Onnex range. Their easy adjustment & superb mechanisms are the best. The Onnex thumb trigger version is outstanding, but not convinced re this safety system on the hinge. If a thumb peg is used correctly & set to suit, they work well. If ordering any Onnex model , remember to go one size up from other brands. I found the medium way too small for my average hands.
U had me spooked as to punching yourself. I always use a piece of string testing a new release instead of a bow. I’ve never shot one of these and may never because of this video lol. And it’s mighty costly too. A high $ release will not make you a pro class archer. Using a high quality product will help you become a better archer no doubt. I love these out of the box release reviews from u. It’s scary as hell entertainment.👍👍
I just got one in heavy metal , its my first hinge , I decided to turn the safety off , didnt want to use it as a crutch if you will , I want to know where my pressure/rotation is .... Practice for about 15 minutes on my training aid then out to my yard to 10 yards , a bit of learning curve at first but shooting pretty good ... looking forward to putting some reps in with it this weekend
All honesty I tried these out and didn’t like them. Loved the sx3 and black jack but something about this hinge and thumb release just didn’t feel right. I ended up going a bit cheaper and found a tru ball HT hybrid and man it’s probably my favorite release. I agree though I’m not a fan of safety’s either.
There is a grub screw by the safety that allows you to use the safety as a "normal" hinge thumb peg. I shoot all three... thumb, hinge and resistance and find all 3 great.
That’s a release for professional archers I would recommend nice video it almost gave you another accident careful now don’t put too much stress on you now 😮
$400! Good Lord, what is it made out of? You can get a decent bow for that much. Is it because of patents like bow pricing is? I have a trigger release that was $100 and one I bought on amazon for $20 and they are both equally good. I'm c'mon it can't be more complex than a computer and I can get a low end laptop for that. My 75 inch Vizio tv was $450. I find the price gouging in the archery world ridiculous. Don't get me started on 3d target prices. . . Lol, rant over.
Good review; right on the money with it being a tad scary!! I prefer using the safety. I have about 5 1/2 turns on the draw control lock out screw, which feels very comfortable. I’ve been shooting it for over two months. It’s coming along, definitely sketchy to let down!! I have the resistance release, as well, which I also enjoy using. It helped a ton, with my target panic!
Good info, but you missed the mark with regards to the draw control safety and the trainer pins.
The trainer pins are good for draw and letdown drills, checking your draw length, anchor point, and peep height without worrying about loosing the arrow (and you should still never draw your bow without an arrow).
The draw control safety on the Onnex Hinge does not function the same as a safety on a Carter Honey or TRU Ball Sweet Spot. On those hinges you can draw the bow with your hand at any angle, disengage the safety, and release the hook in whatever angle your hand is when you come to anchor (they don't require you to be consistent). It functions more like a Resistance-Activated release like the Carter Evolution where you hold in the safety on the draw or letdown, and let go of it when you come to anchor and start your shot process.
The draw control on the Onnex Hinge only prevents you from releasing the hook if your hand is over-rotated. If you draw at the wrong angle, you can rotate through your click or start your shot process at a different spot in the travel and your shot will either be faster or slower than if you drew it consistently.
Long story short, you have to draw the Onnex Hinge at the same angle every time in order to be consistent, regardless of whether you use the safety or not. All it does is keep you from misfiring on the draw or when you let the bow down.
I think your problem with flinching with the click is that you are letting the click be part of the execution process. I follow my coaches' process which uses the click to come to a consistent anchor before sarting execution, so it's never a surprise. Draw to anchor, manipulate middle and ring fingers to a click, then execute with back tension.
As long as there is an arrow on you bow you're not going to risk blowing up your bow by letting down with a hinge, unless you twist your hand and twist the strings off but that goes for every release type.
Not having a go at you steven I loooove your videos and many of my purchases are based on your reviews 😊
I started with a Stanslawski II hinge release back in 1977 and still have it, just started shooting again with it after over 40 years. I've been wanting to pick up a new model, so this video clarified some info I've been looking for and was having trouble finding... that the Hinge has a click option. Using a hinge back in 1978 cured me of target panic and boosted me to a state championship in Men's freestyle when I was 21, so I have a soft spot in my heart for Stan releases... Hoping I'm not disappointed in the current model. Great, funny video!
Always a great story teller while going through the products. Fantastic review! Just what I needed to see. Yet another decision made based on your reviews.
Swap out the the parts that came with it to get rid of the click. I was freaked out the first couple shots too. If you draw with all of the tension on your index finger, it won't go off inadvertently.
The safety pin is a great feature when setting up a new bow, I use it for setting my peep height. It’s about the only time I use other than adjusting/setting the release.
I taught myself to shoot a hinge on a club plastic recurve during the free time on a club have a go day, I've never regretted it and mostly shoot a hinge in tournaments for 25 years
I am with you, I cannot get to the comfortable position with confidence using a back tension device. I tried the Tru Ball and have gone back to the Blade.
Nice video and I like the straightforward comments. You could be Dutch. Nonetheless, you raised my curiosity to try the stan hinge release 🙂
I have all 3 releases and love them all and now I would say that my favorite is the hinge. It took me a while to get use to it but when I did I started shooting great. Sometimes I will keep my thumb on the trigger and activate the click and then start my shot process over. Then their is no click. Total surprise. And if I have to let down, just squeeze the safety. Works great!
I meant to say that I will keep my thumb on the safety to activate the click
You can completely disable safety if you wish from the mid size allen screw at the back. I preferred to remove the screw completely to prevent any accidental pressure on screw during the shot. You can also adjust the trigger travel so that you can adjust how hot it fires. You should be able to change the hook with the spare one to disable the click if you wish to. As you can see, lot's of configuration to play with. I preferred the click hook so that I can validate my posture on every shot. Used onnex resistance for 6 months and fixed my posture a lot but hinge is the number one competition release for me. Increased my mantis scores +1 points directly. But I still use onnex resistance time to time to revalidate my stance..
Love the review, hit home. Just bought one of these and I had identically the same reaction. Lol
Sir, that was a tad scary not using the safety!! I’ve been messing around with my hinge for a couple of months…I’m enjoying it; still trying to find my sweet spot as far as 3-4 fingers, moving the finger rests, cold-hot-cold, thumb rests (thin-wide), etc…It has helped with my target panic, along with the resistance. This past week was the first time that I actually shot two entire sessions, with the hinge. It was a bit nerve racking, but I’ll get there!! For me, personally, I prefer without the clicker, but that’s just me…Keep up the videos and stay healthy!!
I always use a shot trainer to set up any release, done in 2 mins.
Fine tune with bow
100% I don't understand why anyone would attempt to set up a new release - especially a hinge or tension activated one - without doing some basic testing using a shot trainer or even just a simple loop of string. I wonder whether some manufacturers have a standard setting they like to use out of the factory or whether it's just random. In saying that I bought a NockOn Nock2It and 2Smooth and, while I tested them with a shot trainer, they were actually quite well set up out of the box - not too hot or too cold. On the other hand my first release (Carter WiseChoice) was set really cold - could barely get the trigger to work at all!
I’ve honestly never had an issue using a hinge release. It’s all I’ve ever used and I started shooting a 70 pound. Before I shot the bow however I practiced on a bit of string to understand the mechanism. So it’s not impossible. I think the main thing is being serious about learning and not overestimating one’s ability
Biggest advantage of the onnex hinge is in my opinion the adjustable knob. This is not given with any of the other hi he’s on the market. You can deactivate the safety and then the knob is doing the same job as with other releases. Also the safety is not preventing from firing if you turn your hand very much.
Always been a fan of Stan release aids, prior to the new owners discontinuing their entire range in favour of this new Onnex range. Their easy adjustment & superb mechanisms are the best. The Onnex thumb trigger version is outstanding, but not convinced re this safety system on the hinge. If a thumb peg is used correctly & set to suit, they work well. If ordering any Onnex model , remember to go one size up from other brands. I found the medium way too small for my average hands.
U had me spooked as to punching yourself. I always use a piece of string testing a new release instead of a bow. I’ve never shot one of these and may never because of this video lol. And it’s mighty costly too. A high $ release will not make you a pro class archer. Using a high quality product will help you become a better archer no doubt. I love these out of the box release reviews from u. It’s scary as hell entertainment.👍👍
I just got one in heavy metal , its my first hinge , I decided to turn the safety off , didnt want to use it as a crutch if you will , I want to know where my pressure/rotation is .... Practice for about 15 minutes on my training aid then out to my yard to 10 yards , a bit of learning curve at first but shooting pretty good ... looking forward to putting some reps in with it this weekend
Best Laugh I'v had in years.
I like the safety idea. I've never shot a hinge so that's appealing.
I also get a kick out of how you Aussies say " bit" . "
All honesty I tried these out and didn’t like them. Loved the sx3 and black jack but something about this hinge and thumb release just didn’t feel right. I ended up going a bit cheaper and found a tru ball HT hybrid and man it’s probably my favorite release. I agree though I’m not a fan of safety’s either.
There is a grub screw by the safety that allows you to use the safety as a "normal" hinge thumb peg. I shoot all three... thumb, hinge and resistance and find all 3 great.
I just use my Stan shoot off ,to practice like it is a hinge.
I got the hang of my hinge faster than I did my thumb button. Just me personally
Just what I want! - to spend $300 for arrythmia!
That’s a release for professional archers I would recommend nice video it almost gave you another accident careful now don’t put too much stress on you now 😮
$400! Good Lord, what is it made out of? You can get a decent bow for that much. Is it because of patents like bow pricing is? I have a trigger release that was $100 and one I bought on amazon for $20 and they are both equally good. I'm c'mon it can't be more complex than a computer and I can get a low end laptop for that. My 75 inch Vizio tv was $450. I find the price gouging in the archery world ridiculous. Don't get me started on 3d target prices. . . Lol, rant over.
You did not hold the safety when you pulled back. You need to hold the safety while pulling back .
Good review; right on the money with it being a tad scary!! I prefer using the safety. I have about 5 1/2 turns on the draw control lock out screw, which feels very comfortable. I’ve been shooting it for over two months. It’s coming along, definitely sketchy to let down!! I have the resistance release, as well, which I also enjoy using. It helped a ton, with my target panic!