Thoughts please.... One nock or two on string? Shooting three-under specifically.
Thank you!
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I think 2 over all is best...but 90% of the time I only have 1...doesn't seem to hinder me even when I'm playing around with unorthodox shots...I like 1 for quick nocking when hog hunting.
I've definitely had my best tuning results with one on each side of the nock. Just make sure you have a little play between the arrow and the bottom nocking point.
I prefer two and shoot three under. I have a 1/16" gap between the bottom of the arrow nock and bottom string nock. At full draw, my top string nock and bottom string nock just come in contact with my arrow nock.
(http://i.imgur.com/4y49HHi.jpg)
Here's a video on how I prefer to tie those adjustable string nocks.
https://youtu.be/jgk0y4WFRK0
Two. I use the whip Tie method. I can't seem to get it right using Ryan's method. Just challenged I guess :knothead:
Two
QuoteOriginally posted by beachbowhunter:
Two. I use the whip Tie method. I can't seem to get it right using Ryan's method. Just challenged I guess :knothead:
Definitely easier to tie and better string nocks out there. At times, my knot even frustrates myself... :D LOL!
2!
Played with this quite a bit and for me, shooting three under, one above and one below works best. Like was stated previously, leave a little wiggle room between the arrow knock and bottom knock point.
2 only because 3 would be overkill
Perfer 2, however fine with one when concerned with need to quick nock.
Hunting from a ground blind may present nocking difficulties nearing the limits of shooting hours.
Have had mildly cold fingers and could not readily feel the nock index nor the string nock and needed to nock an arrow quickly.
For three under , go with two, unless the string fits your nocks just right. I prefer one under the arrow for split, but the serving and the nock need to be made to fit each other. I get strings from Chad and they fit my nocks perfectly for that purpose. Which reminds me, I need to get a few strings for next spring.
One. Makes it easier to nock an arrow quickly for me. I've shot bows with 2 nocks and didn't notice a difference, I just had to look down in order to nock the arrow, which in a hunting situation I don't really want to have to do.
If you handle the arrow by the nock, it is possible to feel the nocking point or points and hit it without looking. With full length arrows and skinny nocks with no index that may be more difficult. I use Mercury nocks on wood and aluminum.
I just received a new bow and couldn't wait to shoot it. I shoot 3-under. I tied one nock (the upper) in my usual place and was consistently getting nock low. Came back in to the basement and tied on the second nock point and Presto! No more nock low. I think the arrow was slipping down the string at the release.
I can't seem to decide whether one is better than another. Most of the time, once I decide for certain where I want the one above the nock, I will tie on one below it. I just don't like messing with moving two nock points. I shoot split, so the second one probably isn't all that necessary.
When I shot three under, I had the same issue Bladepeek just mentioned, so I figure it can't hurt to have two shooting split either.
Also, I usually hunt from a blind or a stand, so I have an arrow nocked already. So far, I haven't needed a quick follow-up shot...or rather had the opportunity for one, lol!
I shoot a fixed crawl and use 2. There is a video out there in super slo-mo that shows how the arrow nock moves down the string upon release when using only one. Enlightening.
Also, I second using Ryan's nock tying. Extremely effective and neat. I do have to resort to re-viewing his video every once and a while though as my memory fails me more than I would like. I also failed "knots" in Boy Scouts.
I've seen that video also but I can't find it anywhere.
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan K Sanpei:
I prefer two and shoot three under. I have a 1/16" gap between the bottom of the arrow nock and bottom string nock. At full draw, my top string nock and bottom string nock just come in contact with my arrow nock.
(http://i.imgur.com/4y49HHi.jpg)
Here's a video on how I prefer to tie those adjustable string nocks.
https://youtu.be/jgk0y4WFRK0
Thank you Ryan. This is very helpful! Sure would like a video looking over your shoulder instead of facing you. Have to think backwards...some days it is hard thinking front wards! Haha
I shoot 3-under with 1 tied on string nock set. Never had any issues with using only 1 above the arrow nocking point. My string hand index finger serves as the #2 nocking point. rat'
David,
I think this older video is over the shoulder.
https://youtu.be/j8EghWvyUcA
Two if you shoot 3 under. If your arrow nock is not tight on the string and you shoot 3 under, the arrow nock can/will move downward when the arrow is released. I use to have tuning problems sometimes. The 2nd string nock under eliminated that problem.
THANKS so much!!
Shot one until I went to three under. Had issues until I put a second one on, and haven't gone back. No issues nocking without looking, I just make one larger than the other so I can feel a difference.
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Bisch
This is the reason why, when I started shooting six months ago, I decided that I would shoot split finger. No problem with a single nock. I can have the arrow nock very loose, and still shoot without discernible issue.
However, this brings up another interesting point: why do most people nock under, anyway? Why not rather nock over?
Stated another way, why does nock under appear to be the accepted format when only using a single nocking point?
I'm curious.....
2.why do people think that shooting split will keep the arrow from sliding down the string on release? There is NO downside to using two nocking points. its cheap insurance and eliminates one variable when tuning.
QuoteOriginally posted by mahantango:
2.why do people think that shooting split will keep the arrow from sliding down the string on release? There is NO downside to using two nocking points. its cheap insurance and eliminates one variable when tuning.
Totally agree with this thinking^^^^^^^!
Bisch
Two.
And one of these days I will get around to posting a thread on how I do my nocking points. They are easy and unique.
Will that day come soon?
Tapping toes waiting.. :)
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan K Sanpei:
David,
I think this older video is over the shoulder.
https://youtu.be/j8EghWvyUcA
There it is...the rainbow
OK. OK. I'll try to get to it within a week or so. It is simple, cheap, and smooth so it doesn't dig into your shooting glove.
1 nock with split.
2 with 3 under
I would have never thought of this when I was young,but it is one of the things I learned on here,and I always use two now.