I was wondering if most archers in the forum opt to use a release loop? The specialist at the shop I bought my bow recommended not using one.

Thanks!

If your talking a loop for your release on the bowstring then yes I use one.

Most people shoot a string loop around here. Most of the shops here recommend them, as they are a big help. I would ask the "specialist" why he doesn't recommend them. He might just not know how to install one[]. Don

D loops have several advantages, IMO.

1. Reduces string wear
2. Puts equal amount of pressure above and below nock
3. If you draw back and need to let down, your arrow is less likely to come off the string
4. More accurate for my setup

Yes, you will lose a little draw length, but the benefits far out weigh this minimal amount of speed loss, IMO.

Loop is the only way to go IMO. Won't shoot with out one tied on my string.

I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. While at a 3-D shoot with my brother I was looking at his arrow at full draw when he was shooting and noticed the arrow was bowed down in the middle. He was using a caliper release attached directly to the string. He later installed a string loop and cured this problem. Or maybe it wasn't a problem. I use one and believe it helps accuracy.

how can u lose draw length??? it only changes anchor point not your draw length. anyways i used one and didnt like it so i changed back to off the string. i would say that it is a personal preference.

I had bad luck with the loop's my hunting partner uses them and has no problems. I find that they spin the string and even herd of them breaking. Try them out though and if your shooting dosn't improve then go back the the norm.

As stated before, there are many advantages to a string loop. If properly put on, they won't come loose and if the right material is used, I think your string would break before a loop will. You will loose draw length with a loop. Depending on how long your loop is, you will lose 1/2" to 3/4" draw length. Look at your relese clipped to your string and then clip it to your loop. That's how much draw length you loose. The draw length on your bow doesn't change but the point of your release attachment does. Don

Thanks for all your helpful input folks! I had a loop put on my string this morning and it definetly felt better and my shooting improved. Now I am wondering if I should have bought the Ultra-Nok II or the TruFire® Five Star Center Nock? I bought the inexspensive loop instead. Any experience with either of these?