Frank,

You know, I felt the same exact way for many a year. For years I have shot around a 29- 29 1/4" AMO draw length and shot it pretty accurately. When my "hero", Burley Hall started using a loop I had to try one. I got rid of it after a week...I just didn't want to give up the speed. Even up to about a year and a half ago, I was pretty adamant against loops. After finally giving them a fair shake over the past year and shortening my draw length accordingly, I don't think I would ever go back to a straight string release. They really do "pull it all together" when set-up correctly and given some time to get used to. I know I'm giving up 10-12 or more FPS on every bow, and on some bows I really could use the extra speed..however I've found that I'm able to pull a bit more weight,the loop & tru-peep is lighter than a brass nock or two,eliminator, and heavier sherz-a-peep.. and I can shoot lighter arrows to get the speed (but not KE) back w/out sacrificing any accuracy...my consistency from day to day is better, and when I'm "on", my groups are tighter than when I was "on" shooting a straight string release. Plus not having to worry about the peep, or putting a bow in the press to put on new eliminators, etc. Heck, I shot eliminators, a Sherz a peep, and brass or tied in nocks for 10 years plus...

Although I'll buy any bow I can get my hands on, accessory wise I'm pretty "un-experimental". My #1 sight is a 3 year old Montana Black Gold Grand Slam..it's been on about 8 or 10 bows, and I've had to replace the lockdown screws casue I've adjusted it so much. My Hi-Tek FATS 10" 13 oz. stabilizer is 5 or 6 years old..been on I don't know how many bows, and is starting to look like a polished silver 3D stabilizer cause of all the scratches. My NAP 1000 or Hoyt NAP 1000 rests have been on the majority of my bows since 1997 or 1998. Believe you me when I say it takes alot to get me try a new accessory (I still have no desire to try a fall-away rest for example, or a moveable pin sight). Geez..for the first 8-10 months they were out, I wouldn't even try Limb Savers, then the next year Leeches, both of which I couldn't do without now. I remember ripping them off my AccuTec after I decided I "didn't need em..I don't care how good they work..they are ugly, they wont last...", etc. etc.

Anyways, obviously you need to shoot what is comfy for you..just thought I would give you some food for thought..

BTW, My Patriot is on order as well.

JeffB