String loop

throwingStarr · 05-27-2005, 02:51 AM

Today i switched to a string loop for the first time , went out to the back yard to see how it all was going to go down, pulled back my first shot and bam!! right over my 20 yard target into my 40 yarder back board (i hate when that happens) ,then i thought ok maybe i pulled that one a bit , so ok, maybe i'll aim just a bit lower , drew back and let her fly agian ,this time tipped the top of the foam target and again i heard Bam!! (oh jeesh) tried to pull out the arrows and manged to snap one but saved the other,anyways i adjusted my sights up almost more than a quarter inch and finaly everything was on track and you know what else i think after i got everything into perspective i 'm actually grouping better with a string loop my draw increased somewhat but i'm happy with the extra room and my shots and form seemed to improve quite a bit.[8D]

nodog · 05-27-2005, 04:09 AM

Well, that's one for the, now I know column.

mainehunt · 05-27-2005, 08:24 AM

After shooting one of those aluminum Ultra-nocks for ten years, I too switched to a string loop about 2 months back. Now I look at those ultra-nocks and wonder how in the he!! I ever liked it!

smitty1972 · 05-27-2005, 08:24 PM

I just put one on my bow last week and like it so far

johndeer44 · 05-28-2005, 10:28 AM

Same here, I used to use one of them plastic ultra nocks. I switched to a string loop and love it alot better!

BTM · 05-30-2005, 07:23 AM

I've tried the metal horseshoes and prefer the string. The metal is heavier, much most costly, and harder to make small adjustments because it clamps a flat spot on the string.

Here's Bob Ragsdale's reasons to use a string loop:
"Eliminates arrow-falloff at full draw.
- Makes nocking point location less critical.
- No need to re-nock after a let-down.
- No serving wear from release aid contact.
- Assures easy one-handloading
- Releases can remain attached and ready to go.
- Eliminates gaps in serving from up pressure on nocking point.
- Controls peep sight rotation.
- Eliminates nock warping due to pinch at full draw.
- Allows release aids to be at an angle rather than only level.
- Makes shorter length bows easier to work with.
- Extends maximum available sight range area.
- Prevents arrow from sliding down the string during the shot.
- Prevents release aid rope slap with high cheek anchor.
- Improves shoulder alignment.
- Loop length can modify draw length of bow.
- Eliminates chin slap from inward swinging release aid ropes.
- Can be used with all non-rope release aids.
- Reduces string vibration noise."