Anyone use a release aid without the string loop- just curious how it works and if there is any string damage

Over time a release aid on directly on the serving will wear the serving but it does take alot of shooting with todays serving material. More shooting than most endure plus, by the time the serving now wears, it's time for a new string anyway...don't fear it. In the past, the monofilament serving wore quickly. Just keep your string waxed and you'll be fine.

I'm guessing a person could go to this type of setup if he had a bow that was a "little" too much DL for him?

What are the DISadvantages of NO string loop?

It depends on your draw length and bow length. If it's a really short bow and you've got a long draw length, the string angle can pinch the nock clean off the string by the time you hit anchor. Even if it doesn't fall off, the string will be running through the nock at such an angle that it's barely hanging between the ears of that nock.

If the arrow doesn't fall off before you hit anchor but falls off the string when you let down, then it's too close to being pinched off and you need a loop. Even if it doesn't fall off, you have to renock the arrow before you can draw again.

I know a lot of guys hook up directly to the string, but I don't trust it.

I dont use loops. All my releases are rope style releases. So the loop is on the release not the bow string. Been using them for years.

AP makes great points depending on the ATA. Short ATA bows demand a string loop.

AP, I shot off the string all my life until this Allegiance. I've never shot shorted than a 36" ATA bow...I've won some major 3D competitions that way. Nothing but a brass nock and cushion button.

I have used a Gator Jaw release all of my life but tried a scott little goose and now I am using the cushion with a brass nock - so far so good

hey guys. i was actually going to ask this on a new post today, but since its already been created, ill just post here. are you guys talking about the litle loop that you connect the release to so that you are not grabbing the release directly on the string? b/c i bought a bow last year and i guess the loop came untied and fell off somehow over the summer, and now im not sure if i should get another on it or not. will it be just as accurate without the loop? or is the loop a necessity? dont mean to steal the post lol, just thought i could reduce # of posts created since its related directly to the topic

geterdun2, assuming you have brass nocks in place and a cushion between your release and the arrow assuming it's a metal release, you'll be fine. Worst case, a minor elevation tweak to the sight...go shoot and find out.

If it's a real short ATA bow, recommendation is to get another loop installed.

Rob/pa
Over time a release aid on directly on the serving will wear the serving but it does take alot of shooting with todays serving material.

That is true! I think a lot depends on what style jaws are on the release though?Me and my brother both soot off of the same style custom string, he has a Winn free flight and his serving is pretty torn up. i shoot a ??? release(old school) and my serving still looks brand new. If I had to guess I have probably shot 4000-5000 more arrows then him the past two years??

But it basically comes down to what you said eventually it will wear them out!