Pros and cons to a string loop

[wsteffen]

These two sentences stuck out for me.
Second sentence first...Without a D-Loop, you still have to search for your string to attach the release. You're not losing anything by having a D-Loop.
If you have a T-handle style release you can clip it to the D-Loop when you get into your stand. No looking for string or D-loop, just pick up your bow and grab your release.

I have to agree with this. To me the T-handle release gives me better control also.

[whakm]

Pro's: they're better all the way around.

Con's: can't really think of one.

One of the best little things you can put on your bow.

[stick and strin]

I started this thread to try to get as much information and insight on the views on the loop,not to argue.The more information I have the better.
When I got into archery there were very few pro shops,so you waited two weeks ordering a part for your set up or learned how to fix it your self. We learned how to tune from books and magazines . I have seen a lot of gimmicks come down the pike some good and a lot of bad ones with a lot of hype connected to them. With the above background I tend to analyze products and not just go with the flow.
Last night got to running some of the info you have provided through my little brain and came up with a couple more pros , very short bows, I can see it would help the pinch . With a t handle I can see where it would work well, because of the twist,very high let off bows, I can see where it would help there.
I listed my set up ,caliper center shot wrist strap release,my bows would be considered long by most standards, 65 percent let off, So some of the above doesnt apply.
I ask for your input not to argue but to decide if I think it would be worth the tearing down and re-tuning of my bow.
Ron

[super_dave]

I think you would like it. I've shot both and I prefer loops because I don't pinch my nock. That's my only true reason.

[whakm]

I really do like 'em. Some people say they don't like "look'n for it when it comes to placing the release on it but you have to look for the string anyway. I've never found it distracting to move my eyeballs down to a 45 degree angle to see the loop I think you'll like it. I liked the wear and tear it saves on the string and serving.

[JW]

Pro pro pro. Been shootin a d loop since '93. Wouldnt have it any other way. I have never once since then even in a dark blind in low light or shootin hogs at night had a problem finding it. It's automatic like the safety on my 700.