GMMAT

I had a second d-loop tied on my string today. Problem is....it's the same cord/material. No matter how tight we try to cinch it....we can't get it tight enough to snug up and not spin (even if just a smidge).

If we have the up/down travel to where it can't go in either direction......should it matter if it will turn on the string? I don't like it worth a damn......but it is what it is until I can get another one tied.

Also....might it cinch down tighter as I shoot it?

Thanks.

brucelanthier

I wouldn't want it to be able to rotate freely ( I believe that is what you are saying). As mine is, snug and tight, when I go to attach my release I knowthe loopwill be extended behind the nock. That would be important to me in a hunting situation, not "searching" for the loop.

Perhaps you can try a different material. Have you tried putting needle nose pliers in the loop and openeing them to tighten the loop down?

GMMAT

Yeah we tightened the heck out of it with pliers and a tool designed just for such. It just isn't going to tighten up like I want it to. I'll end up with another one, soon, I know. My previous loops have never had this issue. I hate it.

I don't care where it is......as long as it lines up with my peep.....but this way that's a moot point.

brucelanthier

Sounds like it is the loop material to me.

GMMAT

Why would they even MAKE loop material out of this stuff? It's the same stuff Greg/MO has in his "how to" thread (I think....at least it looks like it).

It's camo loop material....and it sucks.

Sooner State Hunter

FWIW, I had the local shops tie me a string loop three different times in the past 4 weeks, each time I wasn't satisfied, so finally I did it myself, followed Greg/MO's thread EXACTLY and now I'm satisfied, no problems at all. I actually liked the loop material he recommended better than what the shops used.

BigJ71

Jeff,

I use the pre cut loop material sold by Allen. It's great stuff, very thick and will hold it's form, plus it will cinch up like nobody's business!

You can find it at most pro shops and big box retailers as well.

BigJ71

I don't know if you guys are talking about the Allen string loops when you're talking about the "camo" loops or not.

I can tell you for sure....without a doubt, this stuff is the real deal. No stretch, very sturdy material and will cinch up tighter than aPython on a Guinea pig.

jmbuckhunter

I just put a new one on my bow last week, and this is what I used also, and I totally agree. There is no way this is ever gonna slip!!

GMMAT

I think the serving on my 82nd is just really slick. This is the 3rd loop I've had tied on....by the third different guy. It's still loose. I don't get it.

OK, buckeye....what are the ways to tighten it? We've pulled it with a screwdriver shaft.....after pinching the knots together (snugging them up) with pliers. We've also used the Viper tool....and I've got about 30-40 shots through it.

I'm at a loss.