USE THE LOOP! Plus you save your server.

JoePA, Bulldog1 here, the one main advantage a string loop gives me when I hunt, I can let down if I have to without the arrow leaving the string. Also if set up right, it keeps the string a little squarer in the nock, adds a little more speed, and takes out what release torque I may have. I would'nt bowhunt without one, just get one that's knotless. Bulldog1

I dont use one. I used one for a couple years and never could figure out why my accuracy wasn't quite the same as without one. Started fooling around earlier this year and I figured it out. With a loop my release hand was too far back on my face and I couldn't anchor it in to the bottom of my jaw like I always had before. I ditched the loop and now I'm shooting great again with a consistant anchor. I also shoot a longer ATA bow so I dont have no problems with my arrow falling off when backing down or serving wear.

Bowfanatic, Bulldog1 here, you've brought up a good point. A loop does'nt work well if the draw length isn't adjusted for it. Alot of factors go into a good set-up, release, anchor, and so on. It's just like when everyone was going from fingers to a release, if the draw was'nt adjusted, you could'nt make it work. Bulldog1

i used to shoot off aloop but changed to shooting off my string and shoot better. i bet the larger majority of hunters go off the string.

Took me a few years to finally get used to one, but now I don't forsee ever shooting off the string again. Way too many advantages for the minimal speed loss, and with a peg style release like a Scott Rhino you often don't have to give up anything in speed and can maintain your draw length (and same anchors)

I've never found a loop to be a hindrance in the woods, and I hunt on the ground where often I get deer super close before I ever see them...I hookup as they walk behind a bush or tree, and go from there. In a treesatnd I don't see how this could ever be an issue for someone who has gotten used to the loop and has a decent release aid with a small jaw or peg.

I'd like to hear about the advantages. Especially for the average archer.

How? Your release hand still ends up 1/2" - 1" behind it's normal anchor spot when shooting off a loop.

I'm not posting for the sake of arguement , I just feel that the string loop is way over touted as a must have in archery. I strongly feel that it's advantages for the average archer are extremely minimal at best.

If you get a release like the one Jeff mentioned or one with a smaller lever you can still shoot a loop and only add about 1/8" to the draw. That's a lot for some but if your locked in that tight you can adjust the string to compensate and have it right back where you need to be. The loop winds up being very small and speed loss is minimal if not negligable.

As for pros...the biggest for me are 2 simple reasons. I can relaese from directly behend the nock as opposed to below it. This makes tuning easier and just seems "right" mathmatically although I couldn't tell you why nad I'm not good enough in math to provide an example

2nd...serving wear. If you serve your own this wouldn't be THAT big of a deal I guess, but I can't and we are talking about "average archer" right? Save money and hassle in the long run.

I flip flopped once I got a longer ATA bow but it'd never work to shoot of the string woth my Might Mite or Patriot at 29" draw. Ferocious nock pinch.

Tried a loop several times, could not get used to it.
I just shoot off the string, it is more comfortable and second nature to me.

Right off the string with an eliminator button. Eisier for me to get on the string.