I have a D-Loop. My buddy just got a new bow and the guy at the shop said not to put one on. What do you guys think?
No he didn't. The conversation went something like this. As he was setting up the bow, I noticed he was setting it up without one and asked "Don't like D-loops?". His answer: "Hate em!" I left it at that. I figure my buddy will decide. Seems to be the more accurate way to do it, ie, d-loop never moves. Next time I'm in the shop I'll ask him why he doesn't like them.
Brother, I'd say that 98% of all the bowhunters on here use D-loops. I can't think of a reason not to. They don't cause string wear like a release on a string does and they can be adjusted whereas brass nocks cannot. Now you can do what you want but I swear by them.
The only way my release will be on the string is if it is my fingers. I cannot think of any reason why no D loop is better, or even as good, as using a D loop.
I love my D loop, remember the times when they weren't around and you just released with a gloved finger guard. Wow, I feel old all of a sudden. LOL
I think I've had a brainstorm about the reason the guy did this. No D-loop causes string wear. String wear makes money. I could be wrong, but it seems plausible at the least.
a guy at my pro shop told me the same thing, no d loop. he says the pressure of the 2 knots tied with the d loop causes serving seperation. I learned it a matter of prefrence in archery. one guy tells you one thing and another guy with tell you something compleley oppisite. I guess the best way is trial and error.
Guys I have wore out D-loops and tied new ones on and I can tell you, they don't cause serving to seperate. Not well tied serving anyway. I do all of my own bow work and I'm telling you, D-loops are superior to a release on a string.
Unless you shoot fingers I see nothing but disadvantages of shooting off the string. Try to get your peep sight lined up to see through every time by nocking on the string. That is every time, not most. Also string wear is any issue. D loop can be replaced in minutes and are cheap, strings are expensive not to mention what needs to be done to replace/break in and retune your bow. As is torquing the release. And nock pinch. And at full draw the string is at a large angle to the nock: I think effects flight. The nock is nearly off the string at full draw. Once you let down the arrow will fall off. Or if you creep forward at full draw some, pull back again and then.....dry fire. I have seen it. Just try hooking your release on the string under your D loop (and maybe arrow above) a few times and you will see. As you can tell I choose a D loop.
D loop al the way. I put a brass knock below my d loop touching just as a marker so i know if my d loop moves and for when i have to replace makes very easy to place in exact place.
Could he have been referring to a metal D-Ring by chance? Those are extremely fickle and IMO extremely dangerous.
I love my loop. I thought it would slow me down in the woods when I needed to rush but that is not the case. My vote is for a loop.
I quit using a string loop 3 years ago and have never looked back. To me, it was just an attempt to take one more variable out of the equation that could go wrong. I don't use peep tubing or a string Loop. If I did not have a bow press in my basement I would definitely go with a string loop, though. Having the bow press allows me to "train" the string so that the peep aligns without tubing or a string loop. I shoot ALOT and I may have to tie in a new serving once a year. You cannot get much easier than that. As for accuracy, I think the guys I hunt with and shoot with on the 3D course would agree that not having a string loop has not made me inaccurate. It is really just a matter of personal preference. If you are not interested in tuning your own bows or may not have the equipment, then a string loop is definitely a good choice, but it is not any more or any less accurate.
i prefer a d loop simply because of the fact that bow strings arent cheap. not as cheap as a d loop is at least. id much rather let my release eat the loop rather than my string. even if it isnt much....
He's probably knocked himself out becuase a poorly tied loop while drawing his bow, he wont tell you the truth if this is the case. D-loop all day
