Posted: 7/29/2008 11:29:01 AM EDT
| Yes - No - I like Pie ??? |
| The original use of the kisser button was to insure a consistent hold, same place every time. That was before the string peep was invented. If you use a string peep I don't see any reason to use the kisser button. If you don't use the string peep, then I'd recommend using a kisser button. |
Agreed with all thats stated above..... even the pie!!! Using a peep, and either putting your nose on the string or an anchor point on your cheeck with your hand or release will keep everything aligned. The key is consistancy in the anchor point, correctly aligned peep and breathe grasshopper...... |
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Thanks for everyones input. I've used kissers in the past and then got away from them but with age comes the usual loss of great eyesight so I've had to start using glasses for distance. Because of that I've had to realign everything on my bowstring. When I came to anchor I was looking between the lenses of my glasses. (not much good like that) I've since gotten contacts which helps immensely. Now I'm going to redo my bowstring again - back to my old anchor position and I wasn't sure whether I wanted to go with a kisser or not. I think not. Now - how about release rope(loop)? I've used an Ultra-nok but I'm open to suggestions. |
I shoot a Mathews Switchback XT as my primary hunting/practice bow and I have never had one pop off the string. I know they save on the serving, but I have almost a year of regular shooting on this bow with no real evidence of it needing to be replaced. I shoot a Scott little mongoose release. I have had other releases that were far harder on strings than this one. |
Very interesting, I'm the exact opposite myself. I also shoot a SBXT. I've found I really like the kisser. I use a peep, then also have string on my nose as a checkpoint, kisser and my anchor point. Basically, if I have a peep failure (rolls or loss) or kisser button loss/malfunction, I still have 2 solid reference points plus my anchor and I'm still very confident to pull off a shot in a clutch situation. Failures do happen, and when I'm 25 ft up and a few miles in, I want a back up plan for my back up plan! |
| I've always liked a small kisser button in addition to a peep sight, but with the factory "string stopper" on my new BowTech 82nd Airborne, I don't believe it will be possible to use a kisser button. The kisser button would probably be right about the location on the string the meets the stopper on release. |
| Having not used a string loop please inform me - do you also use a nock with the string loop situated above it? What I'm wanting to know is will the string loop move on you or is it pretty much locked on location by it's knots? The ultra-nok that I used was tightened down on the string with small screws preventing it from moving. |
The string loop is a loop that goes around the nock, one knot above, one below. The knots hold it in place very well, but occasionaly they loosen and you just tie a new one on (or get a bowsmith to). Very cheap, Very effective, and no wear on your string. |