Installing a release loop

MO_Bowhnter · 01-31-2004, 11:47 AM

Are there any special tools needed to install a loop?

Elkcrazy8 · 01-31-2004, 06:07 PM

Nope, I do mine with a razor, a lighter and a pair of needlenose for setting the loop. Make sure that you know how to knot the string before attempting. The results could be bad if it doesn't hold. I like to change out my loop quite often and purchased a roll of Brownell loop material through Lancaster archery for 24.99. This stuff is great to work with. The diameter is smaller than most and it seems very durable. It is 100% nylon so it balls up on the end when hit with the lighter. Again, make sure that you know what you are doing first. If you are tired of rubber tubing on your peep and having trouble getting the string trained. You can serve the loop to the string by making a loop in the serving material and tie it to the base of the loop. Take and separate the ends and wrap them around the bow string , using half hitches as you would in making a tie on nock. This will give you control of the string thus aligning your peep. Worked great for me. Good luck.

nubo · 01-31-2004, 07:32 PM

It's easy all you need is a set of allen key's and string and your all set to go .

nubo

zak123 · 01-31-2004, 08:56 PM

Also some wax. I melt wax over the knots to hold them. I tie a double larks head knot. One knot per side. Total time- 1 hour. (2 min getting the loop on, 58 min figuring out how to tie the other end of the knot.

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pdq 5oh · 01-31-2004, 09:42 PM

Here's a couple of pics.

pdq 5oh · 01-31-2004, 09:42 PM

Number 2. "Not that number 2!"

Elkcrazy8 · 01-31-2004, 11:35 PM

ZAK123' Good one. I got a good laugh out of that one. I usually don't have trouble getting the second knot on. But always have to redo it because the knot is completely backwards. If you haven't used the Brownell material it is awesome to work with.

RobinHood36 · 02-01-2004, 01:01 AM

I agree Elkcrazy, the brownell string is really nice to work with!!

zak123 · 02-01-2004, 09:35 AM

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ORIGINAL: Elkcrazy8

But always have to redo it because the knot is completely backwards.

Backwards[:'(] Darnit back to the drawing boards. So thats why it looks different.[:@] Gotta redo it.

Elkcrazy8 · 02-01-2004, 09:42 AM

Yep, sdrawkcab!!!!! I like to have both of the knots to be the same. You know where the string end , ends up at. When tying the second knot try standing on your head. It should make it come out correct. Hope this helps.