RE: velcro or strap
 

Buckle strap... velcro has NO place in the woods. I also like the consistant fit of the buckle strap.

RE: velcro or strap
 

Personally I like how quickly I can slip on my velcro release, but I've had it come loose before. Just this last weekend I had it come a little loose, to where it was longer than it usually is when I shoot, so I had to take about 5 minutes to pull is apart quietly and then tighten it up. Maybe it's because it's getting a little worn from constant nearly everyday use, but that's the only drawback I've had with it.

RE: velcro or strap
 

Velcro works great.

RE: velcro or strap
 

mlang------I do understand what your saying about being in the way when climbing.The easiest way for me to keep things as silent as possible is to turn the calipre up and tuck it into my jacket.It does get in the way at times but i like my release and just grin and bear it:D

Another trick is if the calipre isn't long enough you can put a heavy duty elastic around your wrist and hold the calipre up that way.Just hook it in the jaws and away you go:)

RE: velcro or strap
 

I have always used velcro and have experienced zero problems.

RE: velcro or strap
 

That's the biggest advantage of the buckle strap over velcro. Consistency. Not to mention that most guys using velcro straps wear them way too tight.

Only problem with buckle straps is most of them are leather. Sweat soaked leather - it happens when you practice in the summer - is an incredibly powerfull scent bomb.

RE: velcro or strap
 

i agree with extreme1. back when i was shooting a release, this is exactly how i went about keeping it quiet. i finally got fed up with messing with a stinking release and ditched it to shoot fingers...i'm not looking back...

RE: velcro or strap
 

I prefer niether since I use a hand held. But I never like velcro much in hunting situtations.

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Velcro will lose it's "gripping" power after repeated use.Also,the hook side will collect lint and debris.I know this for a fact because I use it in my upholstery shop for certain applications.I use a Scott Mongoose with the buckle strap,and when I put it on,it's in the same place,same hole, everytime.Thats something that can't be said for a velcro strap.Good Luck!...Bob

RE: velcro or strap
 

i think im going to fork ou the xtra 8 for the strap