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title: "Pro Tip: New Release Options"
description: When shopping for a new release aid, what are some of the things you should account for? Pro shooter Chris Hacker narrows down the list with this Scott Archery pro tip.
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# Pro Tip: New Release Options

 Posted by [Chris Hacker](https://news.scottarchery.com/author/chris-hacker) on **Dec 27, 2018 8:54:00 AM**

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When choosing releases there are a lot of questions to be asked. Are you looking for a **[wrist strap release](https://scottarchery.com/collections/wrist-strap)**, a [**hinge**](https://scottarchery.com/collections/back-tension), a **[thumb trigger](https://scottarchery.com/collections/thumb-button)**? Maybe you’re a hunter struggling with target panic and need a hinge style to hunt with.  

One of the main things I always do when helping a customer find a release is to make sure it fits them properly. Whether it’s a **[hinge](https://scottarchery.com/collections/back-tension)** and it needs to be a **[smaller handle](https://scottarchery.com/collections/back-tension/products/mini-advantage)** or a **[wrist strap](https://scottarchery.com/collections/wrist-strap)** and making sure the length is properly adjusted. Having a release that doesn’t fit you can affect your accuracy. That’s why it’s so important to **[make sure you choose](https://scottarchery.com/pages/how-to-choose)** the correct release. Make sure you buy a release and spend the time getting the release to fit you perfect and make sure you get the trigger/travel set perfect. 

I recommend visiting your local pro shop or reaching out to one of the Scott Pro shooters for help. 

**Chris Hacker's Scott Archery Release: [Ascent](https://scottarchery.com/collections/back-tension/products/ascent?variant=5603660431387)**

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