Release Loops
 

What is best: using something like the Ultra-noc (aluminum) or just a nylon loop? Or is it strictly preference? Thanks for the help.

RE: Release Loops
 

The aluminum style loops can do damage to the string due to the fact they have to be screwed firmly down squashing the string.

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Leave the metal loops on the shelf. They add a lot of extra weight to the string, they are noisy when attaching your release, they are noisy when you pull the trigger, there are four more screws to come loose at the moment you don't need them to, metal to metal contact between the release and the metal loop will wear out the release jaws faster.

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i use just a little nylon loop and it works great. I was told if i went to an ultra nock i would have to change the nocks on my arrows and i would also lose more speed. Everyone has their own ideas but i like my loop.

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I tried the metal ones alone they will mess up the string and are noisy

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I tried the metal nock too, a couple of years ago, but I was using a scott mongoose release and I had the release hang up on the nock when released a couple of different times. Talk about getting your attention, pull the trigger and nothing happens until about the time you wonder WTF, it would release. Luckfully, both times I was acutally pointing my bow down slightly so the arrow didn't just go sailing into my neighbors yard[:o] Thast was it for me, been using a string loop ever since.

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Thanks for the help. I'm gonna go with the nylon cord or rope.

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Tie it on. Just make sure you do it correctly and have the knots going in different directions around the string.

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I always just shot off the string. Everyone of my friends does the same. What is the purpose of the loop?

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Use a string loop, stay away from the aluminum type.

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i questioned this also. i have been using an ultra knock for 6 years and have had no major wear problems with my strings. they use a fiber washer between the metal and the string so they never touch. the ultra knock uses 4 screws but i have used the true knock brand that only uses 2 and dont like them because they can slide up if you dont have them properly tightened. i dont find them adding any noise and how much weight are we talking about?the one thing i love about the ultra knock is that the arrow knock locks in very nice with no slop or fall out on the draw back which sells me on that feature alone. i had a string loop and went back because i seen no difference. im talking from years of experience. my newsest bow is 3 years old and not a problem with wear what so ever and the ultra knock has been removed and re- tightened several times during adjustments and maintanance. i would try either but for me its easier to screw on the ultra knock.

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I use the loop. as said before just tie in opposing directions. big advantage is you don't get serving wear. I personally cant see much if any other advantages.

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What is the purpose of tieing in opposite directions?

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What he said!

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Keeps it from turning or moving on the string.

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Not using a loop can pinch your arrow nock and if you happen to have to let your bow down and try and pull back again, your arrow can fall off ( learned from experience). I don't use a loop, but i have some rubber cushion-like balls that help to keep from my nocks being pinched. I am going to get the loop here sometime soon.:)

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I have used both in the past, however, I will only use a string loop from now on.

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It seems to me that a loop is almost a necessity if you are using a short axle-to-axle bow and a fairly long draw length. The string angle is just too great to not pinch the nock at full draw even with an eliminator button. Also parallel limb designs tend to make string angle worse due to limb movement inward instead of rearward.

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WOW... there's just too much there to work with ;):D:D