D loop working life

[irish murphy]

Ive now got a D loop fitted on my bow and never having had one before im wondering if any one has had one snap while drawing the string or while holding on target?I was playing around today and thought it wouldnt be much fun if the D loop lets go at anytime while the string is drawn.Do you blokes junk it after a certain amount of arrows or time and make a new one?

[Bo-Hunta]

Havn't had one snap, but have had a couple that have been worn pull through the jaws of the release.. Ended up with some impressive bruising on my bow arm and a blood nose...

My recomendation would be just have a good look at it before you start shooting and after you finish. If it looks like it is starting to wear and fray then time to replace it.

The working life will vary with the bow poundage, release aid type etc, will be just something that you will work out for your gear set up over time.

When i used to shoot every weekend i would replace mine every 3-4 months..( the one on there now has been there for 2 years..)

Mick

[PATBOWTECH]

Yes Ihave had one break on me mate.
It was on my old 80lb tribute and was not tied correctly.
So I fitted a bolt on loop which is conseructed of a light (magniseum)mettal
Can be got at any archery shop.

[woodstoka]

didnt have one break but had a not pull through half way through drawing my bow and ended up punching my self right in the mouth bloody hurts but my friends around me saw it happen and htey got a laugh..
jesse

[spiderbait24]

didnt have one break but had a not pull through half way through drawing my bow and ended up punching my self right in the mouth bloody hurts but my friends around me saw it happen and htey got a laugh..
jesse

:eek::P:P

[hunt or be hunted]

i've had one break, yep smacked myself pretty hard. i also had a worn d loop on my old bow and when i went to draw back i punched myself in the mouth, blood was all i could taste, i dont that another 4 times before i woke up to myself and cut the d loop off.

dan.

[special]

They should last a season hunting...i check my arrows(flex)..nocks for cracks and d loop each week on my target bow before going to the range.....about 300 shots..but it should last over 1000 easy if tied correctly and using a quality release...getting the ball ends to mushroom shape rather than a round ball..and checking for a tight snug knot should prevent slippage...ive had 1 slip and an arrow go slightly high over the butt...the smack in the mouth is a good reminder...after seeing slowmo footage of metal loops id never use one...my riser and rest are too expensive ...and remmember to check your nocks after every shot;)...

[howie]

After belting myself in the mouth and smashing the garage window with the arra as the d loop pulled thru. I tilt my head to the side when drawing and that negates any chance of self assault.
Get someone experienced to tie it on and test fire it, so if its not right - they get the thump in the chops........

[irish murphy]

All sounds like much fun.I cant wait to smack myself in the head.It will be alright i hope though.RazorX put the D loop on this thing for me.I never thought about where my hand would end up after it snapped.I was more worried about the arrow(where it would go) and my finger holding it on the rest.

[Casey-G]

I have an ultra-nok II bolt on kind on mine, heard a story of a bloke who copped a broken jaw from some wear on the jaws of his release aid, the d-loop was new, wouldn't be a nice experience i would think.

The ultranoks aren't as heavy as they other metal noks, as said b4 they are magnesium and very light, worries of the thing hitting the shelf of your bow is not much of a problem
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[irish murphy]

I have an ultra-nok II bolt on kind on mine, heard a story of a bloke who copped a broken jaw from some wear on the jaws of his release aid, the d-loop was new, wouldn't be a nice experience i would think.

The ultranoks aren't as heavy as they other metal noks, as said b4 they are magnesium and very light, worries of the thing hitting the shelf of your bow is not much of a problem
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You got a pic of it man?

[Bo-Hunta]

People seem to be talking a lot about the knot slipping and having to get the melted mushroom right, to prevent it pulling through..

Had this happen a few times when i fitrst started using them.. Now i try a clove hitch onto the bowstring then rather than rely on a melted mushroom tie and overhand knot in it instead.. then melt the end to neaten it up..

It is a bit more bluky than the other way, but have never had one slip..

[johnno]

If tied on correctly..a D-loop will never slip..I stress..if tied on correctly.If your using quality d-loop material the loop may last as long as your bow string..I have always used one and never had one slip or break..BTW when using metal d-loops and similar they can be very hard on the "jaw" mechanism of the release...not to mention adding extra weight on the bow string..it also helps when affixing the d-loop to have it so that its slightly loose on the string and will slip around the string thereby eliminating any torquing of the string in the draw..also helps if your peep is prone to twisting by aligning the d-loop with the peep... cheers.;)

[Casey-G]

You got a pic of it man?

Here ya go bud:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/x--chaos--x/IMG_3249.jpg

[irish murphy]

Looks pretty sturdy man.Do they knock your release around?

[mercyfulfate]

I also use the Ultra-nok XL and it has never hit my release or riser or anything, seems very sturdy. I don't trust the d-loops.

[johnno]

I I don't trust the d-loops.

Mmm..have you ever tried putting one on properly..:rolleyes:..those metal things will (A) eventually damage the jaws of your release aid, (B) add unnecessary weight to the string (C) chew out the serving thereby shortening the life of you bow string and I suspect that with metal to metal contact they would make the shot noisier..sorry but I have yet to see a single benefit/advantage to them.

And finally, the majority if not all competition/pro archers use a cord "d-loop"..the benefits of which has been widely documented..

[special]

Im with Johnno...get someone to teach you properly and use a proper d loop...bolt on loops will cause you $$$$$$$$ pain.