Also keep in mind it's one size fits all. I emailed STAN and they tell me it's built like a medium. The wrist strap needs refinement imo. Take a look at the Native Outdoors release strap and tell me what the STAN is missing. There's pros and cons to both straps and after further review of the release and the N.O. strap I'll pass. It's not for me. Your hands off review may vary. Please keep a open mind on how I can come up with my decision without owning either product. BTJ

 

i had never heard of the Native Outdoors strap, i just watched a quick video of it. while i like the thought of the storage aspect of it, i use d-loop material for a lanyard now as that is what fits in the hole on my perfex, not sure that would work for the connection cord to the strap.... i will look into it further tho

 

i had never heard of the Native Outdoors strap, i just watched a quick video of it. while i like the thought of the storage aspect of it, i am not sure i would rely on paracord, which fits in my perfex, to hold the draw weight of the bow.... maybe its better than i am giving it credit for... the Native Outdoors strap looks good tho.... i will look into the strength of my paracord further.

Warning: You may have viewed or understood that incorrectly. The lanyard is NOT meant to used to drawnor hold the bow at fulldraw in any way...with either product. Think about this though.
Where's the release (Stan) when it's attached to your wrist? Either gripped in your hand for hours (walking) or dangling or gripped in your hand (stationary) or tucked in a pocket. With the Native product you need two hands to use the elastic carrier. A simple wrist lanyard like those used, say, for a small camera is all that's needed if you really need a lanyard, imo. And any lanyard attached to a handheld release is not meant to aid in the draw or letdown cycle. I like the open hook design, that's about it.

 

I am very intrigued by this release! As a western hunter it checks a lot of boxes for me! I’m a little worried about crispness since it’s more of a budget (lol) release for Stan, but I’m definitely going to give one a try

 

I’d love to shoot this one, the new B3 exit hunter/huuk, and the new truball trident side by side.

 

i will have to have to give the trident a look as well

 

I’ve tried the Scott Pursuit that comes with a similar wrist strap and also tried using a lanyard with my Perfex and have just come to the conclusion that an index release is what I need for hunting. I could never get the handheld to stay securely tucked into the strap or my shirt sleeve and having it flop around was unacceptable. The Scott wrist strap that came with the Pursuit was far better then the lanyard made from d loop I used with the Perfex though. If I were hunting open areas out west I would give the Axis a shot

 

Kind of looks like the Stan SX3 and Shootoff. I wouldn't mind an open hook for target/3D but for hunting I like the Perfex with the string keeper clip when I'm up in my diaper, I mean, saddle...

 

Okay. My last post/opinion on this subject and then I'm going to get a massage from a three toed sloth using itching powder. Why? Because I can. You should try it.

This is a simple as you can get lanyard used for just about anything you don't want to lose. Its from one of my flashlights kits and just lays around waiting for use, so here's its debut.
I dont use this, or any other lanyard, nor should you, to aid in the draw cycle while using any type of handheld release.

Again, it's SOLE PURPOSE is so you don't lose it. You do you. I'll stick with and hunt with my Rx1. I can deal with that small head dangling or lightly gripped all day long.

The parlor called. Gotta run.

 

Okay. My last post/opinion on this subject and then I'm going to get a massage from a three toed sloth using itching powder. Why? Because I can. You should try it.

This is a simple as you can get lanyard used for just about anything you don't want to lose. Its from one of my flashlights kits and just lays around waiting for use, so here's its debut.
I dont use this, or any other lanyard, nor should you, to aid in the draw cycle while using any type of handheld release.

Again, it's SOLE PURPOSE is so you don't lose it. You do you. I'll stick with and hunt with my Rx1. I can deal with that small head dangling or lightly gripped all day long.

The parlor called. Gotta run.
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I have used camera lanyards like this girth hitched under the thumb peg of my hinge release. Like stated its just used so you don't lose it.

 

I'm very intrigued. I've been wanting a mfr to make this exact release. It has all the attributes I've been looking for:
Open hook
No cocking button
Auto return hook
strap connection
Hook pointing towards the thumb( not a big deal but it checks one of my boxes)
the only issue May be the size. Stan releases run small. and a medium stan is everyone else's small.
Although, the XL onnex hinge was bigger than previous stan releases. Not just the width of the neck but the overall release.

As far as the strap connection goes, for hunting in CA when It's 90* at the end of august, I leave the strap loose and pull with the handle

when I'm hunting whitetails and its 28*, I tighten the strap and use it to assist in pulling when my hands are cold

It looks like a great release, I will have one when they're available

 

I personally really like this release. For me it is nice and crisp as I set my thumb releases very light which has helped out a lot with my target panic I used to have. I also own a UV button and while it is a great release I personally would rather use the STAN over my UV button. Nothing wrong with the UV button but I like the wrist strap over making one out of D-loop material which is what I did for my button. Just my personal opinion.

 

Sorry to necro this thread, but anyone been playing with this for the last few months ? Very keen on peoples opinions.

 

Been shooting it all summer and like it more and more. I like the clean crisp break at the shot, ease of getting on the dloop and "auto cocking" reset with the push of the button. I came from decades of a wrist release, so this fit the bill with familiarity. Took a bit to figure out the release dangling at the range while pulling arrows, but realized I can tuck the release between the strap and underside of wrist and its perfectly out of the way. Just give my hand a shake and it falls into place. Perfect for pulling arrows and likely the way I'll do it walking the big hills out west.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I shoot wrist release, and prefer it. Tried a few thumbs, but i just cant get into them (borrowed mates for a day at the range).
I like the ergo and setup, but they just dont jive with me. Im thinking the axis is one ill drop money on.

 

STAN Axis Thumb Release Stan Axis Release Review with MFJJ It's very clear that the strap that comes with the Axis is made to assist and aid in drawing and letting down. I'm not sure why some users would think otherwise.