String loop fails
05-20-2006 | 08:43 AM
#32
Typical Buck
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RE: String loop fails
The clove hitch is the one on the left.It creates a bite,whereas a saddle hitch can slip.Try it with rope sometime,tie a rope around a post and pull hard,you will find that the rope can slip then tie a clove hitch,the clove will bite on itself and not untie very easily.
05-20-2006 | 09:08 AM
#33
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RE: String loop fails
Heres another one I made recently out of 452,but you have to serve this type in, or put nocks above and below or it can slip.BTWI don't use a loop but experiement with them at times
05-20-2006 | 10:38 AM
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RE: String loop fails
Big bulls is 100% correct on this, we only tie them this way at Archery Idaho.
I have only heard of one customer saying that their loop failed them, and it just broke in the middle. If tied right the knot will not loose what so ever.Beyond that if you are worried then ask to buy the knotless loop. They are a bit more money but at least you don't have to worry about a knot comming undone. I can't remember the name of the company but they are out of Wyoming. I took this pic from the Cabelas web site, they are selling them there.
I have only heard of one customer saying that their loop failed them, and it just broke in the middle. If tied right the knot will not loose what so ever.Beyond that if you are worried then ask to buy the knotless loop. They are a bit more money but at least you don't have to worry about a knot comming undone. I can't remember the name of the company but they are out of Wyoming. I took this pic from the Cabelas web site, they are selling them there.
05-21-2006 | 09:35 AM
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RE: String loop fails
I've finally figured out how to tie a string loop exactly as my pro shop dealer does it and I really like it. Its very similiar to how bigbulls does with one difference..........the way the tag ends are tied in. Maybe hard to explain without a pic but instead of the tag ends coming straight down they are angled back under the first go around. In other words the tag ends are closer to the arrow nock. I really like his way because it seems that the ends are tighter. Now if I can only get my burnt ball ends to be as nice and as big as his. I will try to post pics later.
05-21-2006 | 10:34 AM
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RE: String loop fails
I tie mine like big bulls too. I had one fail earlier this year but it was my fault. I did not make the burn balls big enough. That is one of the most important steps IMO. A big group of us were sighting in our broadheads before a trip to Texas to hog hunt. It hurt some but looking back it was worth it...everyone got a good laugh and I learned to be extra careful when tieing them to make sure they dont fail anymore.
