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Offline Loki_762

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D-loop string
« on: July 24, 2012, 02:39:29 PM »
I don't live near a place that sell archery supplies, so much of my stuff is either ordered online or has to wait until I am willing to hop on a ferry to go to  Cabelas.  I have been practicing a bit lately to get ready for the upcoming deer season, and my old loop is beginning to fray and needs to be replaced.  I know I can just order d-loop string online, but I was wondering if there is a suitable substitute for it at my local hardware store?  If the answer is no, so be it, I will just have to order some and then be patient.  However, if there is something I could pick up at the local Ace, well that would be mighty convenient.
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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2012, 03:00:55 PM »
I went to Marmot Mountain, they had the same type of cord.  Try REI too.
  Ferry.... what Island?   The Knock Point is closer to the Edmonds and Mukilteo terminals than Cabelas.
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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2012, 03:56:40 PM »
That nylon cord at REI and Marmot does work and is similar to a few of the ones still on the market.  But, the newer materials are far superior and designed just for the archery applications.  Paradox, BCY and Gibbs all superior to that stuff.
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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2012, 04:09:15 PM »
I live on Whidbey.  It's just about an even split between going to Marysville Cabela's or Nock Point once I get off the boat.  Either one would be fine, really, but in the middle of tourist season here on the island, I don't get on that boat unless it's absolutely necessary.  The lines coming and going both suck, and and because I drive something bigger than a rollerskate, it's a $20 round trip.  Even if I just get something temporary until I can get real loop string material, that would be nice.
Thanks for the help,
Chris
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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2012, 04:23:36 PM »
Riverside archery in Mt Vernon OR Wilderness Archery in Bow are as close as you will get.  :twocents:
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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2012, 08:32:03 PM »
Maybe someone on here would be willing to mail you a chunk .Not sure if I have any left but if I do I would mail ya a piece  probably only take a couple of days
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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2012, 09:18:59 AM »
Send me your address and I'll send you some. 

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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2012, 08:47:41 AM »
oder online you will have it in a couple of days

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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2012, 09:00:56 AM »
I also have a couple I could send you if you want?

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Re: D-loop string
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2012, 06:13:46 AM »
any outdoor company that sells mountaineering rope and cord.  cause thats what it is. 
or this place online.  they are super fast

http://www.bowstringsunlimited.com/
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