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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: PrimitiveTim on January 20, 2014, 12:00:18 am

Title: Turkish Double Loop
Post by: PrimitiveTim on January 20, 2014, 12:00:18 am

Try to be faithful to primitive archery and using all natural materials, even down to the string, I have had a problem with my plant fiber strings wearing out.  I came across an article online about the Turkish double loop.  It's so simple and genius so I tried it and I really really like it.  This evening I did a quick how to on it to make it easier for other folks that want to use natural material strings without them wearing out so fast.   The video link is below and you should try this on your bows!

Click on the picture!

(https://fbexternal-a.akamaihd.net/safe_image.php?d=AQBJFk5_wuaHFo8N&w=130&h=130&url=https%3A%2F%2Fscontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-frc3%2Ft1%2F1609852_267168670106355_1608503670_n.png&cfs=1) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFv-k92spzA&feature=c4-overview&list=UU9l4lrfkOEV5iNSju5GxM_g)

Title: Re: Turkish Double Loop
Post by: PatM on January 20, 2014, 01:27:25 am

Good tip, Tim.
 Here's a diagram for those who may not quite be able to see what you're doing in the video.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Turkish+bowstring+loops&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=1F057700B933A63490B02BBA8D38BB8330D9DAEF&selectedIndex=1

Title: Re: Turkish Double Loop
Post by: JackCrafty on January 20, 2014, 01:57:34 am

Very useful info!   8)

Title: Re: Turkish Double Loop
Post by: PrimitiveTim on January 20, 2014, 11:21:15 am

Thanks guys.  I was really happy when I read about it and even happier when I started doing it and see how it worked.

Title: Re: Turkish Double Loop
Post by: paoliguy on January 20, 2014, 12:57:32 pm

Well isn't that just slicker than a whistle!
Why is it all the really cool stuff is so simple ... once somebody shows you how to do it?

Title: Re: Turkish Double Loop
Post by: JacksonCash on January 20, 2014, 01:42:24 pm

Very cool trick. Now I want to make some natural strings.