String Loop yes or no?
 

I have seen some recent articles and commentaries that say string loops have morePROS then CONS. What do you all think about them? I am using a Cobra caliper release if that matters.

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I've been shooting one for some time now and I don't know any down side to them.

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I use an Ultra Nock. Dont have to worry about it comming untied or loop breakage.

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nope never have and probably never will

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I clicked doesn't matter. This is my very first one on my new Allegiance. I've always shot longer ATA bows. All my previous Hoyts have been in the 36" range. I think they have a place in the shorter ATA bows as well as long draw lengths...

The dealer that tied mine on said he never had one come loose...we'll see.

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I like them because it saves some "wear and tear" on your string.

I've worn out a string loop with a Scott release, so I figured that same wear would've resulted ina new string eventually, and a loop is cheaper than a string!

JMO!!!

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Definetely saved my string.

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I too switched to a string loop when I got my new Reflex Highlander. I was always shooting right off the string with an old PSE round wheel dual cam for years. But now that I've gotten used to a string loop, I wouldn't want to go back to shooting off the string again. They DO make a huge difference with string torque, accuracy, and saving wear and tear on the serving.

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I have been shooting one since they first came ot and would not change back. I have worn out one but never had one come loose.

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I say yes!! I use one because I have really long arms. And I need thatlittle extra to make my bow fit me.

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I use one and think it's great. Not only does it prevent wear and tear on your string, it also (and more importantly) allows you to draw from directly behind the arrow thus preventing arrow torque and nock pitch. IMO, this makes the bow easier to tune and improves accuracy.

Great invention and one of the best things to come along in archery in some time. While other gizmos and gadgets aren't worth the plastic their packaged in, this painfully simple design is one of the best upgrades you can put on your bow.

I wish I'd have thought of it.

My .02

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I voted no, but I suppose i should have voted doesnt matter. I'm already draw length challenged, so I don't need to add another 1/2 or better to the DL. I also have a single caliper release, so I haven't noticed much wear on my serving. I like shooting off the string.

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I use one and i like it

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I just started using a lop and so far I really like it. Noticed some wear on my string which is the reason why I switched. Other than that I like the felling of being right behind the arrow instead of below.

Tim

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i use a loop and like it

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Keep it as small as possible, and very little (if any) down side.

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There is no good reason not to shoot with one.

I definitely shoot with one.

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I didn't have one on my PSE.

In 2.5yrs of ownership, I didn't have on on my LX for 2 yrs and then had one for the last 6 months.

I have one on my Vipertec.

I like having it but didn't really notice any issues when I didn't have one.

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used one for years

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of course!!!

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If you shoot off of your string , try this : nock an arrow , pull back , let down and see what happens to your arrow . Usually , it will pop off the string and fall. A BIG no no when bullwinkle is right under you ;). Been there , done that.

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I don't use one. I would rather have the simplicity of being able to clip the release (scott little goose) directly to the string than fumble for the string loop. I'm now on my 3rd hunting season with this bow and have not had to replace my serving yet. For those of you who worry about wear on strings...it's not the string that's getting the wear, it's the serving. I can put a new serving on and tie on a thread nock in about 10 minutes or so...it's cheap and easy to do. All that said, if I were shooting for accuracy only I can see the advantages to a string loop, but I'm plenty accurate without it and when I'm out in the woods for a week at a time, the simpler the better.

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YES, I just could not shoot one now.

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I am using my first one, basically because of now owning a shorter bow.......34" A to A. My pro shop told me not to worry because it wouldn't break:eek: and it didn't but a Scott Lil Goose release is a little hard on them so I now install my own on exactly how he does. Installing my own makes me feel better.;)

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I voted "no difference" although there are more pro's than cons. The only reason I voted the way I did is because I don't use one because my "loop" is on my release. I have shot a rope release for 30 years now. It's easy, I'm familiar with it, and it's one less thing to mess with.

One other reason is that I don't care for wrist/caliper releases and they are the most common ones used.

My preference may change one of these days now that Spot-Hogg has introduced the "Saturday Night Special". Remains to be seen yet.

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I haven't seen the need. My release grips the string above and below the arrow the same a string loop would.

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Tough toll to answer. I guess they are good if you use a release. But not everyone, myself included, does.