Post by: sneakyjake on June 02, 2010, 11:17:36 AM
Post by: lokidog on June 02, 2010, 11:28:40 AM
Post by: croix on June 02, 2010, 11:35:14 AM
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.
Post by: Tony 270WSM on June 02, 2010, 11:40:44 AM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2010, 12:13:06 PM
Post by: wabow on June 02, 2010, 12:16:08 PM
Don
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2010, 12:19:58 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 02, 2010, 12:32:36 PM
Post by: GoldTip on June 02, 2010, 12:33:35 PM
Post by: mtbiker on June 02, 2010, 12:44:09 PM
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.
Post by: Tony on June 02, 2010, 12:53:14 PM
Post by: hoyt5199 on June 02, 2010, 03:14:05 PM
Post by: JBar on June 02, 2010, 03:29:28 PM
Post by: mrmorton on June 02, 2010, 04:28:51 PM
Post by: garyltbh on June 02, 2010, 09:37:46 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 02, 2010, 09:40:08 PM
Post by: JBar on June 03, 2010, 05:41:31 AM
Post by: Wazukie on June 03, 2010, 06:29:14 AM
Post by: sneakyjake on June 03, 2010, 07:15:22 AM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 07:25:44 AM
ranier and xxx the same shop?
LOL :dunno: :dunno:
NO...WE are not the same shop....xXx Archery is in Rainier OREGON :hello:
Rainier archery is in Graham Washington
oh and put a D-Loop on.
Post by: JBar on June 03, 2010, 07:27:48 AM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 07:46:30 AM
Place an arrow level onto the arrow about 3-4 inches in front of the arrow rest
Using a 12-16” length of BCY #62 braided POLYGRIP .020” material, place the piece of serving behind the string & butting up against the nock
Tie a single overhand knot so that the knot is facing you. Pull tightly enough so that the knot is secure, but not cutting into the serving. Moderate to heavy tension!
Tie another knot on the back side of the string exactly opposite the
positon of the first knot.
Tie the 3rd & final knot on the front side of the string.
Place one of your nocks onto the sowstring butting it up against the
bottom of the upper nock point, Leave a small amount of play between
the nock & the starting point for your lower nock point to allow for nock
pinch at full draw
For your lower nock point, you will complete a total of 7 knots this
will create a lower nock point that is twice as large as the top
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 08:05:02 AM
Assuming you have installed your upper & lower nock points according the instructions above, you are now ready to install your D-loop. We are going to show you how to install a D-loop.
Start with a long piece of D-loop material of your choosing. Fray the end of the material to a length of about 1/8” and wax the string with bee's wax
Hold the D-loop material vertical. Using a standard lighter, begin slowly melting the frayed material in a circular motion until it is evenly melted & there is a good crown of melted material
Now that you have one end of the material ready, you can tie the top D-loop knot. wrap the D-loop material around the bowstring just above the top nock point leaving several inches of material to work with
Slowly work the slack out of the knot by pulling on the longer piece of D-loop material while supporting the bowstring ensuring that the melted crown remains exposed.
Once the majority of the slack has been removed from the knot, pull tightly on the D-loop material while supporting the bowstring in order to firmly set the knot & remove ALL slack.
The burnt crown should firmly butt up against the bowstring & the D-loop material.
Since you started the upper knot on the front side of the string, you will start your lower knot on the back side of the bowstring
The lower knot will be tied in the exact opposite configuration as the upper knot.
Fray & burn the end in the same manner that you did the first.
seat the loop by pulling aggressively on the D-loop
The loop will continue to seat & the material will stretch slightly over the next 20-50 shots fired from the bow by about 1/32”-1/16” depending on the material & the length of the loop..
Here is the completed D-loop
The offset in nock point sizes between the top & bottom creates a slight amount of down pressure on the arrow at full draw which helps keep the arrow on the rest & provides for more consistent overall pressure on the arrow rest. The offset also creates a better alignment of your release aid directly behind the arrow at full draw
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 08:13:07 AM
Post by: Old Dog on June 03, 2010, 08:14:21 AM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 08:15:32 AM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 08:21:26 AM
Post by: Old Dog on June 03, 2010, 08:25:57 AM
Post by: Todd_ID on June 03, 2010, 08:31:13 AM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 08:32:13 AM
Awesome tutorial. No wonder you have such a good reputation. Hats off! :bow:
Thanks Old Dog....and you to have a good Reputation..
Its good for some guys to learn how to do some work on there own bows
I hope this helps..
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 03, 2010, 12:22:31 PM
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.
that is why i asked corry :chuckle: didn't know why they said it was you when it was not :chuckle:
Post by: Elkrunner on June 03, 2010, 12:42:58 PM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 03, 2010, 02:21:40 PM
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.
that is why i asked corry :chuckle: didn't know why they said it was you when it was not :chuckle:
LOL it happens ...Rainier Wa....Rainier OR.......its ok
but everyone it was not xXx Archery in Rainier OREGON that said it...
Post by: GoldTip on June 03, 2010, 02:42:57 PM
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.
that is why i asked corry :chuckle: didn't know why they said it was you when it was not :chuckle:
LOL it happens ...Rainier Wa....Rainier OR.......its ok
but everyone it was not xXx Archery in Rainier OREGON that said it...
You posting that pictoral tutorial here on this thread demonstrates once again why XXX archery has the reputation you do. It's why I bought my last bow from you guys. You are a true credit to the archery industry and one more reason why we should all support pro shops (mainly yours) as opposed to buying from the big box stores. Good on ya.
Post by: Drifterat on June 05, 2010, 11:54:04 PM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 06, 2010, 09:08:12 AM
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 11, 2010, 05:57:00 AM
Post by: GEARHEAD on June 17, 2010, 04:48:50 PM
Post by: xXx Archery on June 17, 2010, 10:24:46 PM
a related question, i am getting back into bow hunting after a 15 years off, wieghing whether to go with or with out a string loop, i know they are more accurate but i'm paranoid that it may come loose on me when i need it most. is this paranoia reasonable?
Not if they are put on right.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 17, 2010, 10:30:46 PM
Post by: Lowedog on June 17, 2010, 10:39:39 PM
Post by: GEARHEAD on June 17, 2010, 11:38:27 PM