String loop fails
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Troy, Illinois
Posts: 226
String loop fails
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.
#3
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Kewaskum, WI
Posts: 201
RE: String loop fails
I have seen some different materials used. Some last alot longer than others. Just keep an eye on it, if it appears to be fraying, or the end looks like it is getting close to pulling through, then replace it. They are easy to replace.
#5
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 9,175
RE: String loop fails
The camo stuff from Brownell's is the best I used. Lasts a long time, especially if you keep it waxed really well. Sounds to me like whoever tied the loop didn't do it right or didn't melt a big enough ball onto the end that pulled through.
#6
RE: String loop fails
Yes, I busted myself in the chops a few weeks ago. Felt good. The burnt knot pulled thru. A cool bloody lip and I found the arrow about 200 yds. away. Been using one for several years and this was a first.
#8
RE: String loop fails
I've been tinkering with a string loop on my backup bow. I've been hesitant on putting one on my primary bow because they make me nervous. Too many times have I heard of the loops coming undone at the absolute worst time.