STRING LOOP
 

Hey guys what are the pro's and con's?

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I have a string loop on my bow, don't really know to many cons, but i really like mine. I know a couple of people that have the metal or plastice loops, what ever they are made of, anyways. They seem to make there bow a little louder. Not to sure if that is it, but my string on mine dose not seem to make any noise!

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been using one for 6 years no cons except the minimal speed loss, my accuracy has improved and arrow doesnt fall off as much if you turn or whatever while hunting! Good luck

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Pros::)
Your release is directly behind your nock.
No nock pinch.
No serving wear.
Improved arrow flight.
Can be easier to tune your bow because of the above.

Cons:[:'(]
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Got to agree with the opinions above, there`s alot of pros and the only con I can think of is if your bow can`t shorten it`s draw length you might find your drawing a little long. Not much but someone had to think of something;).

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Turk_man,
a string loop will not change your draw length...it only changes your anchor point

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Ah, but mlauber how many like to change their anchor point? I would be hard pressed if asked to change mine. I spec my bows draw length with my anchor point in mind.

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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.:)

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Thanks guys. I put one on and it did change my anchor point but I will compensate for it with my relaese. I have yet to shoot it through a crono but I suspect the speed change is not an issue. It has not changed my POI. Thanks.

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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.

Much better shortening up the release head than shortening draw length.

Not picking on you:D:D but I disagree with this also........
A loop will cause your release head to sit ABOVE your nock at full draw - take a look;)
To get it directly behing the nock you need to add a long string nock below the nock to move that lower knot down.

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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[:-]

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ive had one on my bow for about 5 years now with out a single problem i love it i wont shoot with out one

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Ok Rack, I should have said "an anchor point":D
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.:eek:

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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.

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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.

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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.