U-Loop

[jacenbeers]

The new bow that I plan on using this hunting season did not come with a U-loop. My release just clips right onto the bow string. Will this impact my accuracy? I have used a bow with a U-loop before but I am not sure how they compare.

[Lefty-Canuck]

Get a d-loop....your shooting will improve and your string will last longer.

LC

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

I think he is refering to a D loop...Just looking at it upside down...

I also shoot off the string, did a lot of testing for myself when loops became popular, I was just as accurate without one and being a firm beliver of the KISS syndrom [Keep It Simple Stupid] ...I choose NOT to use one and shoot off the string...I can "Robin Hood" arrows as well as any...

My set up is two True fire Buttons with the top being the nock point and a lower to prevent nock pinch that the release sits under...

I am not sure what you set up is but it has to be done right to prevent nock pinch...a Loop can be installed very easily also if thats what you prefer..

got a pic of yopur nock point?


Neil

[jcrayford]

You don't *have* to have a D-loop on your string but:

1) they cause less wear on the string/serving
2) they are essential when using a drop-away rest
3) they help to eliminate torque from a release
4) once accustomed to them, they are negligibly slower to prepare for a shot, compared to clipping directly to the string.

The down side?

1) harder to adjust than crimp on nock point
2) increases your draw length, possibly letting you fall out of the valley and into the draw curve (yank your shoulder out)
3) harder to replace (untie) when they snap
4) until you get used to them, preparing for a shot while keeping eyes locked on animal could be a futile adventure.

Haven't shot off the string in years. I shoot a D-loop for the first 4 reasons.

J.

[Lefty-Canuck]

I don't think they actually increase your draw length as much as they change your anchor point...but I could be wrong.

LC

[Riverbc]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I don't think they actually increase your draw length as much as they change your anchor point...but I could be wrong.

LC

no sir...you are correct.

[338Bluff]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I don't think they actually increase your draw length as much as they change your anchor point...but I could be wrong.

LC

Unless you absolutely don't want to change your anchor point. I have always shot my index finger knuckle on top of my jaw, behind my ear. Hate kisser buttons so I can't change my anchor.

My draw length had to drop a wee tad. To accommodate the loop.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by Lefty-Canuck

I don't think they actually increase your draw length as much as they change your anchor point...but I could be wrong.

LC

Lefty you are correct, a bows draw remains the same no matter how long or short your loop is...the bows draw lentgh can only draw to that max regardless...

using a loop that isnt installed correctly or pre stretched will stretch continually changing anchor point ...if the exact anchor point is used as the loop stretches than that will vary the draw to an un-complete draw to the wall and reacts as a "creeping" action...

Neil

[jacenbeers]

I guess I will try without the D-Loop (thanks for the correction) for the first few weeks and see how I do. I seem to be doing fine but I think adding one would definitely change my anchor point.

[L.O.S.T.Arrow]

Originally Posted by jacenbeers

I guess I will try without the D-Loop (thanks for the correction) for the first few weeks and see how I do. I seem to be doing fine but I think adding one would definitely change my anchor point.

They are very simple to install if you think you need one...but use proper pre stretched D loop material get it tied on tight then stretch again to lentgh ...I use A worlds Best Strings loop pliers that puts 350 to 450 lb pressure on the loop...





Neil