Stringing aid slipping

[flatone]

I went to adjust my string tonight and when I start to pull back on the stringing aid, the rope slips in the self cinch knot . I have never had this happen before…. Any idea why this is happening all the sudden? Would waxing that rope help?

[DuckHunt]

Maybe a change in humidity? I've had this happen a few times with one of the previous versions of the stringing aid that had a string that was a bit slick. I just set the stringing aid to just long enough to get over the limb tips, then tied a knot in the string after the cinch knot. That creates a positive stop for it to slip up against.

This works fine if you only have one bow width. If you have different widths, the tied knot can get a little tight to remove.

[robertyb]

I have had that happen but mine did it after I waxed the rope.

[Boo]

If you're using the OE stringing aid, you'll get some slipping because there are only 3 holes for the rope. When Danny and I designed ours, we made them with 4 holes. Try sticking the tag end under the loop on the opposite side or buy one from Danny Miller assuming you are in the US.

[wheelsquad]

My factory string aid does this as well, so I have to tie one additional knot in it to not slip through. But then that knot cinches tight so it makes it a pain to adjust later. Which is why I currently have one of Danny's on the way.

[flatone]

Thanks Guys!! I thought I was loosing my marbles....