Ultra Nok vs String loop

[Goat542]

Which do you prefer and why? I ask because I tried an Ultra Nok but noticed some slight wear on my release jaws. Has anyone used one long enough to see it wear down the release? I like the benefit of it aligning the peep without the use of the tube, however I do not want to wear out my release. Some insight would help.

[GR8atta2d]

I shoot off the string and use a "tubeless" peep. As I said in another post I like the string loop also. I wouldn't want to use an ultra nock just because the weight has got to cost you some fps.

[Paul L Mohr]

I've used both and like the string loop simply because it is lighter and cheaper. I never experienced any of the negatives you hear about the Ultra Nock (I had the XL). Other than it was heavy. I also used a rolleraid release so wear was not a problem.

Now I use a string loop with a release designed for it (small hook on the end with a short head).

I also have a fletch hunter 3-D release if I want to shoot right off the string. It has a larger smoother curve on the jaws so it doesn't damage your string. Kind of a pain with a loop though, hence the new release specifically for the loop.

Paul

[ijimmy]

Many have had their string break right at the ultra nock , I would not consider putting one on my bow .

[Paul L Mohr]

Is this something you have heard, or actually seen? I have never seen it myself or actually met anyone that it has happened to. Mine showed no wear or any sort when I used it. Nor did it ever come loose like I hear people talk about.

I have seen string loops come off though.

Paul

[PSENJersey]

I have used both and prefer the string loop. The string loop is much lighter so it will have less impact on your fps. Also, i often here metal to metal contact when some of my buddy's attach their release to their nock. I know i wouldn't want to riskthe bruiser under the stand hearing it.

[Lung Buster]

I would recomend using a string loop. Much lighter and also a lot quieter while shooting. One of my buddies uses the ultra nok and it is so noisy!! I don't like them at all!!

[PABowhntr]

I would most definitely suggest a regular string loop over a metal nock loop. The metal loops, in my experience, tend to wear on the release, slow down arrow speed, produce more noise and can potentially nick your cables.

A properly tied string loop has none of those issues.

[jsasker]

I've tried both and the string loop is the way to go hands down.

[sprintflyer]

Loop all the way. You will a little loose speed with a ultra noc. I have seen it cut a string first handbut the guy put a lot of torq on those little screws most likely caused the problem himself. I don't know about wear as I only shot it for a day or two on my bow and then went back to a loop. Some of my buddys love them and other like a loop. Matter of person opinion I guess.

SF