I have a loop on the string. I dont normally have any problems keeping the arrow on the string when I am warm. I usually will hunt from a ground blind (not much stalking) and when it is cold I stiffen up and have had the arround bounce off the rest. I have to be careful even with good weather that I dont accidently bounce the arrow off the rest when I am sitting in a ground blind. My shotsare always30 yards or less. I believe my bow was set at 59 pounds the last timeI had it checked on a quality scale at my local shop. I shoot with plastic vanes if that helps. Mike