I'm new to bow hunting and have a question should I add a string loop to my bow to me it would make sense pulling right be hind the nock but I have heard some people say they suck not sure any thoughts
I shoot a loop and like it alot. They need to be tied right, but if they are, I see no reason why they would cause problems. But, as is much of archery, it's all about the shooter's comfort. Give it a try. At about $1 it won't hurt.
IMHO go with the loop. It takes away nock pinch that you run into when using your release on the the string.
I don't know of anyone ever saying that they suck. I can't for the life of me figure out where this would be coming from unless someone tied one in wrong and it resulted in tuning issues.
I have never shot a bow with a string loop. I cannot see any benefit...with my "Keep it Simple" approach to everything in life - it's just one more part open to wear/tear/breaking. My bow is 34 ATA, so maybe the even short bows create a pinch problem - although all my bows have tuned fine with a good 'ol brass knocking point and release under arrow. I also don't like how they change an anchor point - meaning, if I put one on my current bow, I'd have to redo my anchor point...I'd rather shoot the longest draw length possible. I also like that I can very quickly clasp my release on string without looking and slide up to arrow - not sure I'd be as quick at that with loop. I do plan on a new bow this year - and it seems all come with a loop - I too am interested in other pros/cons...
With the rope D-loops I really don't see any problems other than what bz posted about being able to just connect to the string without looking... I have seen problems with the metal screw on D-loops that can cause damage to the string over time, plus you can't get wax to that portion of the string...I personally shoot a rope d-loop and love it.
D loops are very good and they help accuracy by releiving nock pinch which allows for less tension on arrow which then gives you better flight...tyr it out ive shot both and like loops =]
Agree, the metal ones suck. The screws are just too tiny to trust, they weigh too much and they can damage the string. You don't need to wax your serving so that shouldn't be an issue. I've never found it any more or less easy to clip into the string vs. a loop but I've been shooting with either a loop or a rope release for over 20 years now. You just have to get used to it. What's even faster and better is a D loop in combination with a hook style release. A major benefit of the D loop that I haven't seen mentioned is the removal of string torque. You can twist it without effecting the string at all. If you're clipping direct to the string or your loop isn't tied in properly you're getting nock pinch. You may shoot good enough with that system but you're not shooting as good as you could.
Very good point. I do plan to give a loop a try on next bow...the one other Pro to try, is that I have had a couple instances in the past where my bow would slip slightly out of tune (or arrow shooting slightly lower) and come to find out the brass nock had very slowly traveled upward from the pressure of my release (and actually it was somewhat loose serving that was sliding with the nock together). What I did learn from this is once bow is tuned to take measurements of exactly where nock is on string, and mark arrow rest to know where to start if anything gets bumped.
Yes when the strings wear the nocks tend to slip up and down which isnt a good thing...thats the major reason i switched to a loop...less wear on strings which means that the loop wont slide
thanks for the info guys you have been more than helpful im gonna hit up cabelas this weekend pick on up along with a bunch of other stuff again thanks for the info
