Turkeygirl Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 So I've been thinking about switching from the metal ultra-nok xl loop I have on my new bow to a D-loop and I was wondering what are the pro's/cons of a D-loop? Should I switch to a D-loop? The bow shop where I got my bow isn't really open now so I was thinking of going to another nearby shop and have them put a loop on for me - they should if I ask wouldn't they? I notice on the metal loop it starts to get a worn grove in it and I don't think that would be a good think for my release or my consistency... How much would my bow be affected by switching from a metal nock to a string loop? Alot, a little..is it going to mess up my sights a bit? Just wanted to ask to get all the skinny on them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: D-loops... Check out this thread Ruth,,, it may have the answers you are looking for.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1144376/an/0/page/0/gonew/1#UNREAD Hope it helps,,,, and for the record I use a String D-Loop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: D-loops... Hmmm didn't think of it affecting my arrow length which it could if I switched.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: D-loops... [ QUOTE ] metal ultra-nok xl loop [/ QUOTE ] Because you are already using the above loop,, I don't think it would really affect your "arrow length" a great deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IL_HuNtIn_KiD Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Re: D-loops... personally...i always shot the metal ultra knock XL because i couldnt figure out how to tie the loop just right....but with those instructions i might just switch over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: D-loops... I lost 1/4" on my arrow draw length by adding the loop and losing the nock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: D-loops... Yeah, I just realised that switching from a metal nock to loop probably wouldn't affect my arrow length much because the metal nock is already about the same length as the loop would be. So do you guys think I could get another shop to put a loop on without a problem since the one I go to normally and got my bow from is all but shut down when it isn't archery season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: D-loops... Nope, you shouldn't have a problem what so ever.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: D-loops... I forgot to ask though - at the shop would I need to actually get the string loop andh ave them put it on or do they just have a fee and tie their own loop on? How much does it usually cost anyway to have them put a loop on? I'm assuming not very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: D-loops... Most every bow shop will have the D-loop material on hand,, and it's a very nominal fee,, I've never paid more than $10 to buy and have it installed on the string... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Re: D-loops... [ QUOTE ] Most every bow shop will have the D-loop material on hand,, and it's a very nominal fee,, I've never paid more than $10 to buy and have it installed on the string... [/ QUOTE ] That price sounds about right between 7 and 10 bucks. Shop here if you buy your bow there theyll do most that little stuff like that for much of nothing if not nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunting_boy Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: D-loops... crap i only pay $1 to $3 you all paying to much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinwheel5 Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: D-loops... $10 bucks is exactly twice what I charge. That is high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: D-loops... [ QUOTE ] crap i only pay $1 to $3 you all paying to much [/ QUOTE ] The D-loop itself will cost more that $3 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: D-loops... Hey Ruth...here is a response from A Mess, over on archerytalk to the same question I posted over there. [ QUOTE ] I copied this long ago for this very question. Here are Bob Ragsdale's reason's for using one. (Hint: He knows more about archery than we do) 1. Eliminates arrow-falloff while coming to or at full draw. 2. No need to re-nock after a let-down. 3. Makes nocking point location less critical. 4. Eliminates bowstring serving wear from release aid contact. 5. Assures easier one-hand loading of arrow and release aid. 6. Releases can remain attached and ready to go. 7. Eliminates gaps in serving from up pressure on nocking point. 8. Controls peep sight rotation. 9. Eliminates nock warping due to extreme arrow pinch at full draw. 10. Allows release aids to be held at an angle rather than only level. 11. Makes shorter length bows easier to work with. 12. Extends maximum available sight range area with the same shooting form due to the peep now resting higher above the arrow nock. 13. Prevents arrow from sliding down the string during the shot. 14. Improves shoulder alignment. 15. Loop length will modify draw length of bow. 16. Eliminates chin slap from inward swinging release aid ropes. 17. Can be used with all non-rope release aids with few exceptions. 18. Reduces string vibration noise. [/ QUOTE ] He got it from Bob Ragsdale...here is the link to the whole thread also. The loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: D-loops... Wow, that is high. I bought a bag of 3 pse camo string loops for only $5.99 or $6.99. They are really simple to put on the string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Re: D-loops... [ QUOTE ] Wow, that is high. I bought a bag of 3 pse camo string loops for only $5.99 or $6.99. They are really simple to put on the string. [/ QUOTE ] Thats what I use as well William! They last pretty long too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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