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Old 05-30-2007 | 09:07 AM
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A quetion for the techies,

I use a peep sight with tubing. In the past, i've alwaysattached itto thecables. The other day when I was at the archery shop, one of the techs said never toattach it to the cable, but instead to the riser, asattaching it to the cable will effect the timing.

Do you agree? Will it make much of a noticable difference? Thanks for the help.
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Old 05-30-2007 | 09:25 AM
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I ahve been told similar. I now shoot without a tube entirely.
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Old 05-30-2007 | 09:31 AM
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I used to shoot w/ a peep but didnt find it to be that helpful cause the hole was so big. So i switched to a "no-peep" and it really helped my consistency.

(I know this didnt answer your question, but wanted to give you my 2c on peeps)
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Old 05-30-2007 | 09:56 AM
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Hm, that's an interesting thought. We've been tying the tubes to the cables for YEARS......It hasn't seemed to effect anything....

I hate those tubes though....but that's just me.
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Old 05-30-2007 | 11:15 AM
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Anything that attaches to the string or cables (including the down cable for DA rests) can affect the bow's performance. In the case of the peep tubing, it's standard to attach it to the cable. It can be attached to the riser, but the tubing would have to be made much longer.

The reason is to keep the tubing from stretching too much. The more it is stretched the more influence it will have on the bow's performance. Whether it is attached to the cable (standard) or the bow/riser (optional) it must not be stretched more than about 2" to prevent undue wear or undue influence.

The way to install it properly is to bring the bow to full draw with the tubing attached to the cable or riser. Extending the tubing to the peep without stretching it, cut it about 2" short of the peep. This will give you just enough stretch to straighten out your peep and will not stretch enough to cause undue influence or excessive wear by stretching. And, if it does ever pop off from the cable or bow/riser, it will not have enough stretch toslam intoyour eye and hurt you.

Additionally, always check the rubber tubing for cuts or dry rot for safety sake.
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Old 05-30-2007 | 01:07 PM
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I would think that it would have some effect...but I doubt it would even be noticable. I used to use the tubing for my peep, however, with work and "training" your peep, you can get rid of the tubing completly and not have to worry about it.
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