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How often do you replace your D-loop?
« on: April 01, 2013, 07:56:09 PM »
Seems like mine wear out after 150 shots or so, start to get frayed a bit.  I'm using a pinched/dual caliper type release.

Do you replace them yourself or bring to a shop?


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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2013, 07:59:31 PM »
I have  my local pro shop do it every other season with new strings and cables, I've never had one wear out.
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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2013, 08:00:45 PM »
you must have abrasions on your release...get som 600 grit sand paper and make it all perfectly smooth and that will keep things from getting cut..

your really playing with fire atm

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2013, 08:03:21 PM »
I only replace my d loop if it is starting to wear, which hasn't been an issue since I went to a hook style release from dual caliper. Get some bcy material from Lancaster archery and search on YouTube how to tie your own d loop.

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2013, 10:00:36 PM »
Tying a d loop is very easy. As much as I shoot I dont think id go a full season, you will really want to be sure you get good loop material some of the brands stretche a lot and some wear faster. Spot hog has good loop material

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2013, 10:21:12 PM »
Thanks guys.  Bought a pair of the pliers and material to do it myself, and will take a close look at the release to see if there's a rough edge.

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2013, 10:34:22 PM »
Yeah it really depends on how much you shoot and the release. I go threw 2-3 a year on my main bow.
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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2013, 10:35:40 PM »
When it breaks or comes out!
Cut em!
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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #8 on: April 21, 2013, 10:18:41 AM »
Just replaced mine again.  Lasted since december.  I consistently shoot my bow 30mins to 4 hrs a day depending on my schedule.  That's a ton of shots and mine was just  fraying.  My release is a try ball max pro 4.
Hope this helps.  Check for a minor but or rough spot on the jaws of your release.

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #9 on: April 21, 2013, 11:00:13 AM »
I use a true ball release, avg 10 arrows/ day, change loop with string
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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2013, 02:01:15 PM »
you must have abrasions on your release...get som 600 grit sand paper and make it all perfectly smooth and that will keep things from getting cut..

Follow that up with some automotive buffing compound or jewelers rouge.  The jaws of your release can never be too smooth IMO.  Usually takes me a couple of nights in front of the tv to get mine the way I like it.  Works great on my S&W pistol triggers too.  Not trying to remove material just smoothing the rough points.

Now I have a magnetic tumbler.  Does the same thing in less than an hour on aluminum and titanium.  Less than two hours on stainless.  Nice thing about the mag tumbler is it usually will smooth aluminum parts with very little removal of the anodizing.  If I had an archery shop again I would add this as a service to customers.  It really does make a difference in D-Loop safety and longevity.
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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2013, 02:21:00 PM »
Does a new string include one? I'm on my third string in four years but I've never paid for a separate D loop. maybe mine just holds up well?

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2013, 12:22:05 AM »
Does a new string include one? I'm on my third string in four years but I've never paid for a separate D loop. maybe mine just holds up well?
yes the d loop is included when string is replaced.  Couldn't reuse it.

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Re: How often do you replace your D-loop?
« Reply #13 on: April 28, 2013, 08:46:08 PM »
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