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Title: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: Bear Heart on July 24, 2013, 08:41:00 PM
I shoot three under and have always tied a nocking point above and called it good.  Should I be using one above and one below?
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Post by: Kris11b on July 24, 2013, 08:43:00 PM
I have tried both ways and I feel like I am much more accurate with 3 under, I think it's because the arrow is closer to my eye.
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: Bear Heart on July 24, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
Let me clarify.  Should I tie a nocking point above where the arrow is to be nocked on the string and call it good as I have been doing?  Or should I start tying a nocking point above and below where the arrow is to be nocked on the string.
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Post by: John Krause on July 24, 2013, 08:52:00 PM
Shot 3 under for a few years with one nocking point above. Worked okay but arrow popped off the string too much. Went to 2 nocking points and a nice nock fit and all is good. Try two nocking points.
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Post by: Drewster on July 24, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
I shoot 3 under and always use two tied on nock points.  If there's any chance that it will help when you have a slightly loose nock, why not tie on two?  Works for me!
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Post by: jkm97 on July 24, 2013, 09:21:00 PM
I like two.
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Post by: Mr. fingers on July 24, 2013, 09:24:00 PM
2
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Post by: Bear Heart on July 24, 2013, 09:26:00 PM
How do you get the right spacing for the second nocking point?
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Post by: jkm97 on July 24, 2013, 09:54:00 PM
I put an arrow on the string and crimp on the low nock with a tad of wiggle room.
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Post by: BowHunterGA on July 24, 2013, 09:58:00 PM
I tie two nocks on. I have noticed if the nock is loose on the string is seems it may slide down slightly on release. With two nocks I just seem to get better arrow flight. I want the lower nock to not place any tension on the arrow nock. So it is tied just below the nock. It should not be pinching the arrow nock in other words.
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Post by: pamike on July 24, 2013, 10:01:00 PM
I have had better results with two.
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Post by: Bear Heart on July 24, 2013, 10:21:00 PM
I will give it a try.  I haven't had any issues, that I noticed anyway, but always looking to get rid of a variable.
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: on July 24, 2013, 10:53:00 PM
Two. If you ever saw the video of the guy shooting 3-under and the nock slipping down the string on release, you would use two also!

Bisch
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Post by: jess stuart on July 24, 2013, 11:05:00 PM
I use two as well, used one for years but do seem to get better flight with two less chance of a dry fire.
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Post by: David Bartholomew on July 24, 2013, 11:19:00 PM
Ditto on two(2).
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Post by: Shinken on July 24, 2013, 11:59:00 PM
I have always used one (above) nocking point with a moderate to tight snap-on nock and always had most-excellent results with 3-under since I converted to LH shooting.

I would try both (one and two nocking points) - I believe that you will discover quickly what works best for you and your set up....

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

   :archer2:
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: olddogrib on July 25, 2013, 06:09:00 AM
As has been stated, it depends on your set-up.  The generally accepted guideline of ideal nock fit is a light tap on the string will cause a dangling arrow to fall off.  Mine aren't that loose but, too-tight will adversely affect accuracy and noise also.  I don't know if the inventor of this rule ever heard of snap-on nocks, but they will generally slide along the string easily and can't be easily dislodged by tapping the string. If they slide on the string, I use two with about a 1/8th" gap below the bottom of the nock to allow for angle at full draw.
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: BenBow on July 25, 2013, 05:48:00 PM
Here's a slow mo video showing why you should use 2 nocking points.
  Video (https://plus.google.com/photos/116451859615119061133/albums/5440061363494899889/5440061375576120818?banner=pwa&pid=5440061375576120818&oid=116451859615119061133)
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: Bear Heart on July 25, 2013, 06:00:00 PM
Started putting two on today.
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Post by: JEFF B on July 25, 2013, 06:05:00 PM
two Buddy as with one they sometimes fall off
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Post by: jonsimoneau on July 25, 2013, 08:49:00 PM
I would use two whether I shot split fingers or three under. The arrow will move up and down that string upon release. Only takes 30 seconds to tie on a lower nocking point.
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: mahantango on July 25, 2013, 09:22:00 PM
Two. I think it's cheap insurance. (watch the video). I can't imagine why it would make any difference whether you are shooting split or three-under.
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Post by: Stump73 on July 25, 2013, 09:36:00 PM
Two
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Post by: hedgerowhuntr on July 25, 2013, 09:39:00 PM
:thumbsup:  2
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Post by: britt on July 26, 2013, 07:59:00 AM
Two
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Post by: Bldtrailer on July 26, 2013, 01:18:00 PM
I shoot split BUT I still find 2   :thumbsup:    One over and one under, to give me the best   :archer:    & most consistent arrow    :archer2:   flight (tie on )
Title: Re: 3 Under one or two nocking point?
Post by: khardrunner on July 26, 2013, 01:23:00 PM
2 for sure. There's video floating around, slow mo, showing arrows slipping down when knocking only above the arrow. This is true for split as well
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Post by: Richie on July 26, 2013, 01:39:00 PM
Two  :thumbsup:
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Post by: monsterbuck on July 26, 2013, 05:22:00 PM
I like two. God bless.
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Post by: Chuck Janssen on July 26, 2013, 06:15:00 PM
I just switched to 3 under and found a world of difference in shooting. After watching the video, I will also be tieing on a lower knot. Thank you for the tips.
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Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on July 26, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
I changed to two under and haven't shot better!