Cocking aid----cocking problem.

[the elf]

Sometimes when I use the cocking aid with the hooks opening upwards----it pushes the arrow holder down into the slot [string rides over top of arrow holder]----I have re bent the arrow holder and it seems to help,and also bent the front tip of arrow holder higher----if I put hooks opening down it is not so much of a problem-----is it just me ? or has any one else had problems? I am only 5ft. 7 ins. and have no problems using cocking aid for last few years----it has just started recently and is quickly becoming a P.I.T.A.

[A.W]

The hook openings should always be facing down. That is the hooks go over the top of the string.

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[saxman]

I was told the hooks should be down

[the elf]

A.W.-----can`t get link to open--------Saxman congats on your deer----wellI tried with hooks down------works better------I spray painted one handle----so I will know to put that one in my right hand and hooks will be down. Thanks guys----getting lots of hunting in-------but the Murphy clan seem to be with me.--------.

[saxman]

Thats a good idea Elf,painting one side,I might do that

[awshucks]

Guys, I have two rope cockers, both have "Excalibur" on one handle while the other one is plain.

[the elf]

Awshucks-----yes my newer cocking aids are the same as yours----but I find that if I am in a hurry----the extra splash of colour will help me.However I am also still using the original rope cocker that says Briggs&Stratton on the handles------remember them? ELF.

[sumner4991]

I did not notice the logo on the one handle . . .I painted mine too! Now I barely have to look.

I'm a fairly short guy, 5'9", and had trouble using the cocking rope to uncock the 225# EXOMAX. I am using a string to trip the trigger after I get the rope in position. Anyone have a better way for us short-armed people? I can cock and uncock by hand, but, that's way too much like work . . .I gun for fun.

[swiftfox]

Guys I am also vertically challanged. 5'5". I have used the old Briggs & Stratton cocking aid since day one. I find hooks down works best, but I make sure that I have both hooks aligned tight to rail. I am shooting a older vixen,however my body weight and pulling weight on the bow are almost equal. Therefore I try to get it right the first time. Hopes this helps.

[Skeeter]

I did not notice the logo on the one handle . . .I painted mine too! Now I barely have to look.

I'm a fairly short guy, 5'9", and had trouble using the cocking rope to uncock the 225# EXOMAX. I am using a string to trip the trigger after I get the rope in position. Anyone have a better way for us short-armed people? I can cock and uncock by hand, but, that's way too much like work . . .I gun for fun.

I'm 5'5" and shortened my rope so I have to pull my string up a bit to hook it on and off, but that works really well for me. Nailpolish works good too for colour-coding