D loop failure

[Rat]

D-loops should only be made with D-loop material; any other cordage is suspect, especially paracord.

I use the BCY #23 or #24, both are very good. You can get a 100' spool for about $50 at Lancaster that will last you a very long time.

There is also a product I have seen at Academy and places like that made by Allen. It is individual pieces for D-loops and I think three come in a package. This would be better to keep around in case of emergencies but it is pretty much crap and I wouldn't trust it for long; but it would be good to finish a hunt or something like that.

[TRoberts]

You ain't lyin! I hit myself harder in the face than anybody ever has. Several choice words were said while in confusion as to what just happened. Arrow went into loop 281 in Longview.

Did you ever find your arrow? Lol!!

[predatorsniper]

Oh man.....this brings back bad memories. I'll never forget that awkward feeling (after the cobwebs cleared) when I realized the D-loop gave way. Loosened my two front teeth and I could barely touch my nose for several days. Funny to look back on now, but I don't pull out my bow without checking that D-loop!

[Sleepy]

Did you ever find your arrow? Lol!!

Never did Tosh. Never even looked for it!

[PBUCKSHOT]

Man that is scary. never thought of that. thanks

[HC Sniper]

Mine broke just 2 weeks ago. No fray before it broke. It broke on the draw about half way back. Found the arrow 50 yards behind my target. 5 minute fix and back to practicing.

[Edavis4490]

Lesson learned only takes 2 min to check and rat ill check on that cord thanks for that

[Dusty Britches]

D-loops should only be made with D-loop material; any other cordage is suspect, especially paracord.

I use the BCY #23 or #24, both are very good. You can get a 100' spool for about $50 at Lancaster that will last you a very long time.

There is also a product I have seen at Academy and places like that made by Allen. It is individual pieces for D-loops and I think three come in a package. This would be better to keep around in case of emergencies but it is pretty much crap and I wouldn't trust it for long; but it would be good to finish a hunt or something like that.

This^^^.

I buy it by the spool and cut 3 pieces to the length I like. I also use Mike Braden's D Loop Wedge from Lancaster Archery.

It helps keep the D Loop length consistent.