STRING LOOP
06-10-2004 | 10:36 AM
#11
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From: Alvo Nebraska USA
RE: STRING LOOP
I've been shooting a string loop on some of my bows. I don't feel that it has improved my accuracy over shooting directly off the string with a caliper release. I did have some wear on the loop with a new release at a 3D shoot, I didn't have to quit but I was getting worried and my shooting reflected it towards the end. I just recently shot a BlackKnight through the chrono, directly off the string and it sure didn't slow it down any 
. I think shooting with a loop on the string makes more noise. I'm probably not going to use one again, seems like I've messed with the loop more than I ever did that shooting off the string. I keep looking at that little burned ball on the knots and it looks like they keep getting smaller and smaller[:-]
. I think shooting with a loop on the string makes more noise. I'm probably not going to use one again, seems like I've messed with the loop more than I ever did that shooting off the string. I keep looking at that little burned ball on the knots and it looks like they keep getting smaller and smaller[:-]
06-10-2004 | 10:48 AM
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Typical Buck
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From: Havre de Grace MD USA
RE: STRING LOOP
A loop does not change your anchor point - eye to peep, kisser to lip, nose to string, feather in mouth...etc.
It will change how far your hand lays on your face, and how far your drawing shoulder and elbow rotate.
It will change how far your hand lays on your face, and how far your drawing shoulder and elbow rotate.
You are correct the the other anchot points do not change only your release hand anchor point will change![&o]
As for the string loop and the nock thing...mine is directly behind my nock.
06-10-2004 | 10:49 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: CT, USA
RE: STRING LOOP
Once I completely addressed the isssues involved in going to a string loop, I've never looked back.
If you just put one on the bow with out compensating for the anchor point/form change,type of release, time inolved with getting used to it, etc,... it won't work for you.
And Rack is right about being slightly above the nock at full draw(some folks more than others)..that's why Dave Cousins and some others shoot the set-up he mentioned.
If you just put one on the bow with out compensating for the anchor point/form change,type of release, time inolved with getting used to it, etc,... it won't work for you.
And Rack is right about being slightly above the nock at full draw(some folks more than others)..that's why Dave Cousins and some others shoot the set-up he mentioned.
06-10-2004 | 06:39 PM
#15
Nontypical Buck
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From: Wisconsin
RE: STRING LOOP
Turk,
Then the answer is to have an adjustable release that can take up the extra 1/4 - 1/2 "
For this reason I shoot with the Scott Little Bitty Goose which you can use the rope to adjust the length and thereby adjust your anchor point.
Then the answer is to have an adjustable release that can take up the extra 1/4 - 1/2 "
For this reason I shoot with the Scott Little Bitty Goose which you can use the rope to adjust the length and thereby adjust your anchor point.
And just how easy is it to slap the release quickly to your loop when your in a hurry when it's shortened up to the middle of your palm?
Been there , done that. The loop is far from a must have accessory in my opinion. If your that worried about nock pinch dont shoot a bow that can fit in the glove compartment of your truck. Serving wear? Not from what I've seen with todays releases. Accuracy? No way! If you've actually noticed a difference in accuracy with a loop then you've got some major torque problems going on with your release hand.
06-10-2004 | 07:51 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
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From: Central Illinois
RE: STRING LOOP
i am going to agree with bowfanatic and rack on this. rack was right about the anchor point and i also agree with bowfanatic about putting your release on the loop when your nervous. it isn't as easy as just going straight to the string. i guess it is just a matter of personal preference.
