to loop or not to loop?
07-10-2006 | 08:43 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
ORIGINAL: Len in Maryland
Here's a test to see what difference it makes in arrow torque. Have someone draw the bow to full draw with a loop and hold it there. Put your finger under the arrow just behind the rest and push up. You'll notice that you can lift the arrow easily.
Now let the bow down and put the release under the loop to similate drawing it without using a loop. Have the bow pulled to full draw again and perform the same test. You will now see how much downward pressure is put on the arrow.
The longer draw lengths with the shorter ATA bows will really put pressure/bend on the arrow.
Here's a test to see what difference it makes in arrow torque. Have someone draw the bow to full draw with a loop and hold it there. Put your finger under the arrow just behind the rest and push up. You'll notice that you can lift the arrow easily.
Now let the bow down and put the release under the loop to similate drawing it without using a loop. Have the bow pulled to full draw again and perform the same test. You will now see how much downward pressure is put on the arrow.
The longer draw lengths with the shorter ATA bows will really put pressure/bend on the arrow.
07-10-2006 | 10:10 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
the bow will be a reflex highlander which is 36 inches ATA. i guess ill have it put on and see how i like it. it just kinda makes some sense to me to have the release directly behind the arrow. if i dont like it ill take it off or have it taken off and see if i like shooting off the string better. thanx for all the info guys
07-11-2006 | 02:22 PM
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
Just my two cents I have used loops for years and love them if they are tied and burned right they will last for a long time just don't get the loop very much bigger than the head of your release.
07-11-2006 | 03:12 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
I went to a loop last year. I really like it. It helped my accuracy and I feel comfortable with it.
Cataway, I do believe that the less forces on an arrow are better.
Cataway, I do believe that the less forces on an arrow are better.
07-11-2006 | 03:52 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
I like the loop as well, if for no other reason than because it puts your release directly behind your nock. Also, the serving gets worn pretty good without a loop, not that it's a major deal, but just something that happens as a result. I never knew that about the arrow pressure though from no loop, it definitely makes sense though.
07-11-2006 | 09:46 PM
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
While some may find downward pressure to be somewhat of an advantage, it canbe VERY detrimental to those who have the tolerances 'stacked' against them. It could make an otherwise correctly spined arrow and turn it into something that wouldn't begin to work correctly/effectively.
Shorter ATA bows combined with longer draw lengths and marginally correct spin is a recipe for disaster. The addition of something so small as a loop could be the formula for success.
Couple this with all the other benefits and it's hard not to utilize one. The sad part is that someone who has been set up with too long a draw length, which is more common than many could imagine, can be hurt moreso by the advanced/lost anchor.
Shorter ATA bows combined with longer draw lengths and marginally correct spin is a recipe for disaster. The addition of something so small as a loop could be the formula for success.
Couple this with all the other benefits and it's hard not to utilize one. The sad part is that someone who has been set up with too long a draw length, which is more common than many could imagine, can be hurt moreso by the advanced/lost anchor.
07-12-2006 | 06:38 PM
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RE: to loop or not to loop?
Loops can break, come untied, or slip, therefore to say there is no reason not to use a loop is incorrect. It is also more difficult for me to attach my release to in low light or stressfull conditions, therefore once again there is certainly are reasons not to use a loop. Is a loop better or worse, that is a question to ask yourself.
