VtBowhunter Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 For those of you that use a String loop, I'd like to offer some free advise. When you buy your loop, it comes as a simple nylon cord that you tie on your sting. Before tying it on, do yourself a favor and wrap it with serving then tie it on to your bow. This will lengthen the lifetime on the loop by as much as twice what you would normally get from it. I've been doing this for some time, and I don't know why I never thought to bring it up here before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops Good tip.........I haven't done that before. I normally just tie it real quick and ready to go shoot some more. Always check your loops guys. It is real easy to knock yourself in the head pulling back and the string break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilhunter1986 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops thanks ill give er a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops One other point is that the serving will allow for a much smoother release......doesn't seem like it would, but it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stsi36 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops thanks fo rthe help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops Imteresting tip for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter86 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops thanks for the tip; I will ahve to remeber this for next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops It would be a great tip for me if I even knew how to tie one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Chief Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops [ QUOTE ] It would be a great tip for me if I even knew how to tie one.... [/ QUOTE ] That covers my thoughts too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops [ QUOTE ] It would be a great tip for me if I even knew how to tie one.... [/ QUOTE ] found these pics on another site. Thanks to Jari from Archery Talk and lonewolfe from PSE Archery Forums. http://forums.pse-archery.com/attachment.php?s=6bac075e896f09a9db49280e74987784&postid=167720 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops Thanks for the link Steve..... The pictures make it look easy,,,, but here's the MILLION DOLLAR question, IS IT ??? How long should the loop rope be to start with ?? Am I correct, that you burn each end and then blunt them over ?? See I told ya, I had NO clue... It's odd, that I can build a complete set of arrows but can't even tie my own D-Loop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops [ QUOTE ] How long should the loop rope be to start with ?? [/ QUOTE ] I usually start with about a 4" piece. Tie one end on, then tie on the other end when I like the looks of the loop length. [ QUOTE ] Am I correct, that you burn each end and then blunt them over ?? [/ QUOTE ] You are correct, sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbucks Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops i have one of those kind for back up i use the metal one with the screws and i had that one for quit awhile but one thing to remmber tighting those screws really tight so it dosent move on you...Vtbowhunter that is a good tip thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops THANKS, Josh I'm going to get some and practice this technique, Im about due for a new one, and would like to be able to install my own... So Josh,, should I wrap the String with serving before tieing it ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted March 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops [ QUOTE ] So Josh,, should I wrap the String with serving before tieing it ?? [/ QUOTE ] Yes. [ QUOTE ] Do you wrap the entire length of the D-Loop??? [/ QUOTE ] You can, but you really only need the 1" in the middle served as this is where your release will be attached. [ QUOTE ] Can a D-Loop be too long??? [/ QUOTE ] In my opinion, Yes. You're always better off to get the string length right then worry about the loop after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops Good tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops THANKS for the info Josh.... especially the serving tip, that should really help in prolonging it's life span. Especially with the amount of shooting I do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAT_PATTERSON Posted March 30, 2006 Report Share Posted March 30, 2006 Re: Tip for String Loops Use your string wax on the loop before ou tie it in. Once you pull it tight and melt the end it wont slip after you shoot several times. Nothing worse than your loop slipping around the string. The wax locks it on your serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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