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Old 03-03-2007 | 03:40 PM
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I picked up a couple metal string loops. Any thoughts on these?
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Old 03-03-2007 | 03:44 PM
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i never used one..my buddy does..i dont know how id like to connecting a release to one..another thing is they gotta weigh a good bit more than a rope loop...probably killing speed pretty hard..for the price of string material to tie loops and how light and adjustable they are i dont think they can be beat...
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Old 03-03-2007 | 03:47 PM
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I used one many years ago and it tore the hell out of my release. I would toss it if I were you. Just my .02.
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Old 03-03-2007 | 03:50 PM
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toss it .... the string loop is better with torque, weight, you name it!
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Old 03-03-2007 | 04:01 PM
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Same here. Toss it.

They can wear on your release aid. They add alot of weight to the center of the string which can slow arrow speed. They can potentially damage cables and servings...

...and losing those darn little screws is a pain in the behind.
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Old 03-03-2007 | 04:46 PM
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toss it not worth keeping go with a string loop
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Old 03-03-2007 | 04:48 PM
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Ditto on the toss. I tried one several years ago and took it off the same day.
It will create a metal tinging soundwhen u release also. Not what u want a buck to hear.
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Old 03-03-2007 | 04:58 PM
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I have a couple, they work fairly well but do cost a lot of speed because of the weight. Sort of a pain to get adjusted right for peep rotation as well. And you need the right type of release, they don't work with all releases.

String loops are cheaper and lighter, and they work.

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Old 03-03-2007 | 05:39 PM
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I tried one a couple of years ago and it was heavy and loud. I would try something else.
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Old 03-03-2007 | 06:13 PM
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pitch it dude. go with a string loop.
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