Winners Choice

 

There is nothing wrong with BCY so why would you even ask this question. Sorry but it doesn't make any sense to me as it is just a piece of rope.

 

Gee, i can't imagine how this could be any of your business. I promise you, all "rope" is not created equal.

 

http://www.gibbsarcherygear.com/ heard good things about these loops. I guess its what winners choice is using now.

 

winners choice is outstanding

 

Winners Choice loop material is best I've seen.

 

Looks like Gibbs to me .. I like Gibbs . From what I was told Gibbs has the only loom that can make the material the way they do.

Correct me if Im wrong .....

 

I bought a spool of brownells loop material and like it a lot.

 

if you prefer a nice and stiff rope then Gibbs is the way to go, I am always sure to swing by the booth at the ATA show to get a sample that gets me through the year on my personal bows.

later
jkeiffer

 

I have heard great things about the Gibbs material.

I have used the Zenith material in the past, and it works well, lasts a long time, and gets a great bite when you cinch it down. The material itself can be a little finicky when you burn the ends to make the little melted balls, and the material is very thin which may not work well with jaw type releases.

 

Zenith is my choice.
I just started using it early this year, and find the balls to burn easy...better than most actually. Maybe they changed sometime recent, but I'll be sticking with it for awhile.

Spot Hogg material lasts forever, but the balls get finicky....especially if you burn the lower on the bow. Not bad if you build a loop to length, then tie it on.

BCY #24....the recent matl i got was softer than the past, nicer imo.

 

If I weren't going to use BCY from rdhdcharm, then I'd use Gibbs... incredibly stiff, and nice guy to boot.

 

I have tied hundreds of loops and used primarily BCY. It burns well and is easy to get a good tight loop. The secret to getting a good loop is to use Viper D loop pliers or the britesite pliers. I have used Gibbs super loop material, it is difficult to tie but once on nothing comes close to it for rigidity and lifespan.

 

Oh yeah, one other thing J-Daddy, just in case you have not looked at it, BCY makes 2 other products that work really well for loops, with less stretch than their #24 loop rope.

They are worth looking into also, D braid and their release rope. Both are smaller than the #24, neither stretch as much, and both will work, but in fewer colors.

I do like the Zenith stuff though.....although there is a rumor that it is the same as the BCY release rope.

 

No one has said anything about Cir-Cut super loop.

I have used this on several occasions and it is tough stuff.

NO stretch and the ends burn fantastically.

It is rather firm, so it is not for everyone.
Because it is so firm, it is hard to get as short a loop as I like.

But it is great. Lasts forever and, again, no stretch.

It is like $5 for a 3 pack of 7" pieces at Gander Mountain.

Cheers! :cheers:

 

+1. Cir Cut is much stiffer than BCY but not as stiff as the Gibbs material. Gibbs is good but IMO too stiff to do short loops and BCY is too soft and collapses too easy.

 

Personally I think the Winners Choice is some of the best. It is also some of the most expensive.
I bought a spool of 5 colors from Keystone Country Store last year for the archery club. It was 20 dollars. This stuff is absolutely awsome. Makes great knots and keeps it shape. Cannot hardly wear it out. You get several feet of each color. Orange, green, pink, yellow and multicolor cord.
This is what I will use from now own. I don't know if it is made by brownell or Bcy. Thanks

 

Only stuff that I have used is BCY and gibbs. Best stuff there is. The gibbs is a stiffer type of loop rope.

And there is nothing wrong with wanting to know if there is other great stuff out. That way it doesnt restrict you to just one option.

 

BCY 24 on my hunting bows and Zenith 1.8 on my target bow. The Zenith wears better and has a little less stretch than the BCY, I think. For high volumes of shooting I give the nod to Zenith. I only shoot my hunting bows several hundred shots per year so the thicker BCY is my choice.

Better duck and go before the wind gets up and we all get wet from the wee weee'rs. It is just amazing that any question will get some peoples panties in a wad.

Later

Marc:darkbeer::beer::darkbeer:

 

I've only used BCY and have zero issues. I change my d-loop when I change my string and cable.

 

Winner's choice is what I use. It's great, haven't had noticed any wear or anything on it.

 

The only loop I've had break on me was winners' choice. Only use bcy now.

 

Have you tried a cat tail loop tied from serving?

 

Nope, seems like alot of work.

 

Not trying to be trite or contrarian - just tickling the grey matter. It seems to me that it would be less work than asking around, settling on another material, trying it out, and then finding you don't like it, and trying another. By all means, give each of them a shot if you're so inclined, but the option looks fairly favorable.

 

Gibbs and winners choice the later seems to hold up better for me like a stiff small loop for ease of use with caliper and hinge releases.

 

Just curious. What broadhead should I use? Are Rages good?

 

I was using the winner's choice but seemed to.have durability issues with the way I tied my serving in between the loop and release. I've since changed the way I do it and have had no problems. Winner's choice is expensive. I also use the d loop pliers and the loop actually will seperate the center serving. It just does it with all rope material. I just ofder some bcy #24 to try it out.

 

Spot Hogg D loop material. Bet u can shoot enough to wear it out

 

and in the meantime, the BCY loop he put on 2-1/2 years ago lasted as long as the thread you just exhumed!