I recently installed a new string on my bow. I spent a few hours yesterday setting up the nock, kisser, string leeches, etc. and as an afterthought I decided to give a string loop another try. Since I hadn' t planned ahead & ordered one with my other accessories I thougth I' d just run to one of the local places & pick one up, but I couldn' t find one anywhere. The nearest pro shop that would have them in stock is 1 hour away & I didn' t want to mail order a $2 string loop and have to pay $6 for them to ship it to me so I decided to make my own.

I first cut 9 strands of serving string and then braided them into 3 pieces. I then braided those 3 pieces into a string that' s about the same size as my bow string. I waxed the heck out of my new string loop to stiffen it up and then installed it on the bow. I drew it back a few times but didn' t get to shoot it because it was dark. It seems like it will work okay. Has anyone else tried anything similar? Do you think it will be strong enough to last through the upcoming season?