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gzg38b 05-22-2006 01:34 PM

RE: String loop fails
 
I've never used a loop and after reading this thread I don't think I ever will. Just one more thing to fail. The quote about finding your arrow 200 yards later is scary too.

Bionicrooster 05-22-2006 06:38 PM

RE: String loop fails
 
I've never had one fail, but like all equipment you need to remember to check it out before use to make sure it still looks good, any sign of wear or slipping and have it replaced!

AllenRead 05-26-2006 06:39 AM

RE: String loop fails
 
No string loop failures for me. Len taught me to do it almost exactly how bigbulls does it.

The key is to not touch the melted end until it has cooled. If you try to flatten it, you will make it weaker since you push the hot strands apart. It's a bit of an art to getting good balls on the end, but if you buy the loop material in long lengths, it is easy enough to start over.

JLmoore1956 05-27-2006 10:45 PM

RE: String loop fails
 
tied my own the first time and thought for sure, but never had one slip. Someplace I have where it shows to put a knot in the ends and then loop it on the string, keeps them from pulling through.

HighDesertWolf 05-28-2006 03:58 AM

RE: String loop fails
 

ORIGINAL: justhunt

How many of you out there had one fail, meaning the knot pulled through and you may have punch yourself in the face and had an arrow sail away. I shot about 200 arrows through my new switchback when it happened. This is my first experience with the sting loop. I don't want this happening when drawing on a big buck. Was my bow shop just incompetent or are they known to fail.
obviously whoever turned you onto a loop forgot to tell you that you are supposed to change the loop with a new one about every 60 to 100 arrow shots. this practice will generally prevent any failures.

gibblet 05-28-2006 07:22 AM

RE: String loop fails
 
wow, i go a couple thousand shots without replacing mine, maybe more. it all depends on the release i'm using.

Rick James 05-28-2006 10:16 AM

RE: String loop fails
 

ORIGINAL: gibblet

wow, i go a couple thousand shots without replacing mine, maybe more. it all depends on the release i'm using.
I was gonna say, I have roughly 8,000 shots on the one on my Constitution.

idahoelkinstructor 05-28-2006 10:29 AM

RE: String loop fails
 

obviously whoever turned you onto a loop forgot to tell you that you are supposed to change the loop with a new one about every 60 to 100 arrow shots. this practice will generally prevent any failures.
Like Rick James and gibblet said it should last a couple of thousand shots. Depending on how much weight you pull, how often you shoot, twoloops should last about the life of a string. With a hunting bow either way I would get it replaced along with the string at least once a year. Do it a few months before the season starts to make sure you have time to dial everything in.

AllenRead 05-28-2006 04:08 PM

RE: String loop fails
 

ORIGINAL: HighDesertWolf
obviously whoever turned you onto a loop forgot to tell you that you are supposed to change the loop with a new one about every 60 to 100 arrow shots. this practice will generally prevent any failures.
I have a loop withat least10,000 shots on it and it's not showing any significant wear.It's a bit dirty andI've had to trim it and retie it once due to stretch, but it's as good today as ever.

I think that HDW was joking!

gibblet 05-28-2006 04:10 PM

RE: String loop fails
 
or maybe he's selling loop material.


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