String loop

[sneakyjake]

I was thinking about changing to a string loop instead of attaching directly to the bow.  Guy at Ranier said I can't do that unless I go to a drop away rest.  I had never heard that before.  Anyone?  I only thought about it because my release will pinch the nock off of the string every once in a while if I am not paying attention when I draw.

[lokidog]

I think string loops have been around longer than drop-away rests.     Don't know why it would be a problem.  I think it would isolate your string from some of the torque the release might impart and make it easier to tune.  I shoot off the string.

[croix]

i cannot think of a single reason why you would need to have a drop-away rest with a d-loop.

i've read several articles recently about improving shot consistency and every single article said that the best thing do was add a loop. none of the mentioned the "NEED" to add a drop-away but did mention that it "CAN" contribute to consistency as well.

[Tony 270WSM]

As stated, don't see why you need a drop-away rest at all. Should just be able to add the D-loop to your string and go.

[carpsniperg2]

crock he is trying to get you to buy a new rest you can put a loop on and have no probs

[wabow]

What rest are you using? An old plunger or flipper I could justify changing if going to a d loop.

Don

[carpsniperg2]

i also shoot a d loop off my recurves because i use a release with them most of the time. and i use flipper rests on most of my trad bows and have never had a prob either

[D-Rock425]

I don't see any reason you can't shoot a D-loop.

[GoldTip]

Yep, he doesn't want to install a string loop for $4 without getting to charge your for a new rest.  I was shooting string loops with the old TM hunter rests and even before that with a star hunter rest, and that goes back to the mid-80's.  No need to switch to a drop away just to shoot a string loop.  I think the combo of doing both will lead the most improvement in consistency, but it doesn't mean you won't see benefits from switching to the string loop if you don't replace your rest.

[mtbiker]

I was thinking about changing to a string loop instead of attaching directly to the bow.  Guy at Ranier said I can't do that unless I go to a drop away rest.  I had never heard that before.  Anyone?  I only thought about it because my release will pinch the nock off of the string every once in a while if I am not paying attention when I draw.

Yep, that sounds like something rainier archery would say.  Yet another reason why they don't get my business.  Go see the guys at Wholesale Sports.  They'll put one on for free (you pay for the string loop, itself --- dirt cheap) and they'll tune it for you.

[Tony]

They are full of it. I have a WB rest and they installed a loop on my string. I'd go see Doug at Skookum Archery.

[hoyt5199]

You can shoot with about any arrow rest with a string loop. I have done it and had much success.

[JBar]

I shoot a loop with my WB, should be better to go with a loop no matter what rest.

[mrmorton]

put a loop on. its more accurate then shooting off the string. that guy was wrong, flat out wrong. just put a loop on. hope this helps

[garyltbh]

xxx archery hasnt steared me wrong if they told you that I think there was a reason for it. just ask them why. and im sure they will explain the reason for saying that.