D strings

[brolo1212]

I am considering putting a D string on my bow, and wanted to get a few opinions on if this is a good idea.

[oktx]

It's a real good idea. Less pressure on the nock and less wear on the center serving.

[atexx2]

I like a d loop , it puts the release directly behind the arrow and it doesn't cause any extra wear on the string/serving area.

[leasecommander]

I like a "d" loop, but it will effectively change your draw length, you probably can accomodate that with a change in your release, and like they said above, it will cause less wear on the string, it is a lot cheaper to replace a "d" loop than an entire string.

[daveally]

You want my opinion Matt? I already gave it to you. Now go to Santa Fe Archery and get one put on, son!

[turbohawk]

Yeah D loops are a great idea. Definitly would never go without one

[Low Fence]

One of the best things to happen in archery! Will not change draw length, but will change anchor point. Accurate, less wear, and wont have to worry about the arrow falling off the string if you have to let down while hunting.

[atexx2]

I like a "d" loop, but it will effectively change your draw length, you probably can accomodate that with a change in your release, and like they said above, it will cause less wear on the string, it is a lot cheaper to replace a "d" loop than an entire string.

will it change your draw length or you anchor point? I think it will change your anchor point

[leasecommander]

Yeah, y'all are correct, it changes your anchor point not your draw length.
Thanks,
Barry

[Lafitte23]

I had one put on by an archery shop and it came untied about ten days later. I had the same shop retie it and was just to paranoid about it coming untied again so I replaced it with one of those metal loops that you attach with little screws. The jury is still out on whether or not it is as good as a string loop though. And yes I did punch myself in the nose when the first loop let go.

[ballisticbudda]

I had one put on by an archery shop and it came untied about ten days later. I had the same shop retie it and was just to paranoid about it coming untied again so I replaced it with one of those metal loops that you attach with little screws. The jury is still out on whether or not it is as good as a string loop though. And yes I did punch myself in the nose when the first loop let go.

Ouch, still not a fan of metal loops on a string. Can't wait to hear your reviews.

[Lafitte23]

I'm fairly new at this archery stuff so I'm trying different things. It seems like the metal loop puts a lot of stress on the string and would probably cause the string to wear out sooner than with a string loop. Is there any maintanance that needs to be done on a string loop from time to time? After the first one let go I was always worrying about it happening again so my mind was telling me "that knot is about to give again". My gut tells me a string loop should be more consistent and therefore better. The punch in the nose doesn't scare me nearly as much as where the arrow goes after an unintentional release. I shoot in my backyard and have already launched one off my property. I will probably go back to a string loop when I get rid of my factory strings/cables. I will also be trying a different archery shop.

PS. To whom it may concern,

I love the addition of the new forums to discuss things of this nature! Thanks staff! Great job!

[techbowhunter7]

I would suggest a D loop, but a small one and one that is tied real tight...

[47]

Not from my perspective.

[oktx]

There is nothing louder than a metal D loop and they slow your bow way down.