For the past few months I've been testing out the Scott Select Hinge Release and I figured it was time to share my long-term review.
The Scott Select is all about adjustability. This release allows you to shoot it as a two-, three-, or four-finger system. If you go with a three- or four-finger set up, you can adjust the angle of the third and fourth finger.
This release also boasts a two-moon design, which means you can easily switch from click to no click. If you choose to use a click, you can adjust how much movement is required between the click and when the release actually fires. Finally, you can adjust how hot/cold the release is set at. Personally, I set my hinge release very cold (almost to the far end of that spectrum), as that is how it feels most comfortable to me.
Available in two sizes (medium and large), the Scott Select is made of aluminum and the there are grooves built into the forefinger and middle finger positions, providing some additional grip when your hands get a little sweaty on the line.
While I typically shoot my hinge release with a click, it became apparent fairly quickly that wasn't going to work for me with the Scott Select. Whether it was the sound of the click, the shape of the release, my mental state, or a combination of all three, I just didn't like shooting this release with a click. Fortunately, removing the click is a very quick and easy job.
While the release came out of the box with the four-finger set up, I much prefer to shoot a hinge as a three-finger design. Having a fourth finger seems to lead me more actively controlling the release in my hand, which is not very beneficial to my shooting. At some point I'll try shooting this without any of the finger extensions, but that is a story for another day.
Overall, I've been quite happy with this release aid. The build quality is solid, the adjustability is a big bonus, and it feels comfortable in the hand. I might opt for an aftermarket thumb peg at some point, but I'll look into that a little bit later.
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The Scott Select is all about adjustability. This release allows you to shoot it as a two-, three-, or four-finger system. If you go with a three- or four-finger set up, you can adjust the angle of the third and fourth finger.
This release also boasts a two-moon design, which means you can easily switch from click to no click. If you choose to use a click, you can adjust how much movement is required between the click and when the release actually fires. Finally, you can adjust how hot/cold the release is set at. Personally, I set my hinge release very cold (almost to the far end of that spectrum), as that is how it feels most comfortable to me.
Available in two sizes (medium and large), the Scott Select is made of aluminum and the there are grooves built into the forefinger and middle finger positions, providing some additional grip when your hands get a little sweaty on the line.
While I typically shoot my hinge release with a click, it became apparent fairly quickly that wasn't going to work for me with the Scott Select. Whether it was the sound of the click, the shape of the release, my mental state, or a combination of all three, I just didn't like shooting this release with a click. Fortunately, removing the click is a very quick and easy job.
While the release came out of the box with the four-finger set up, I much prefer to shoot a hinge as a three-finger design. Having a fourth finger seems to lead me more actively controlling the release in my hand, which is not very beneficial to my shooting. At some point I'll try shooting this without any of the finger extensions, but that is a story for another day.
Overall, I've been quite happy with this release aid. The build quality is solid, the adjustability is a big bonus, and it feels comfortable in the hand. I might opt for an aftermarket thumb peg at some point, but I'll look into that a little bit later.
