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Pinwheel 12 · 10-30-2002, 06:28 PM

String loops do not lengthen your drawlength, it actually shortens it. It changes your anchor point, making it further back, depending upon how long the loop is. (Usually you can figure roughly 3/8-3/4&quot

You can remedy this by using a shorter-shank release aid, or merely getting used to the new anchor point. I do not recommend changing drawlength unless absolutely necessary because you'll then break correct form by "reaching" forward to meet the string at anchor,and even tho you may "think" your anchor point is good, your form will actually be off. You can play with loop lengths a bit in conjunction with release length to find the best fit also. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12

Len in Maryland · 10-31-2002, 07:22 AM

<font color=red></font id=red>Thank you, thank you, thank you, PW12.<font color=black></font id=black>I've been saying this for years and few understand what I've been trying to get across. I'm in the process of writing a paper on this subject.

JeffB · 10-31-2002, 07:35 AM

Uhmmm..yup...PW and Len got it goin on!

I would like to say though that I find that the majority of archers shoot too long of a draw length anyways, and by shortening the draw length and going to a loop they will actually improve their form. But it depends on each individual.

Loops require some experimentation for sure...as PW said finding a release aid specifically designe dfor a loop (such as the Scott Rhino) will make it less "painful" trying to get used to the loop. It took me awhile to get used to them, but I can hardly shoot without them now.

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cbanman · 10-31-2002, 07:50 PM

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if I add a string loop how much will it add to my drawlengh ?

Happy, without modifying your bow, besides the addition of the loop, it will feel like you are drawing the bow back another half inch or so (sort of). When I added the loop, I changed my DL setting from 29 inches to 28. That way I still had the same anchor etc... Loops are great. I'll never shoot without one.

cb

jevan · 11-02-2002, 03:27 PM

If your release will accept it ,buy all means use it, your serving will be much happer with it also. I have had 3 bows in the shop this week alone that need new strings because of wear from the release. one bow serving was in good shape but the string underneath was almose broken in half and after 5 shots it flew apart

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