DIY Archery Bowstring Release Device

A bowstring-release device is a small length of thin rope tied around the bowstring in a special knot. It reduces the amount of lateral movement when preparing to release the arrow, and creates a more accurate flight. Ropes designed specifically for bowstring-release knots can be purchased.

Things You'll Need

  • Bowstring
  • 6 inches of braided loop string
  • Lighter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sear the end of the loop-string using your lighter. This ensures that it holds a tight knot.

    • 2

      Hold the loop-string across the bowstring, allowing 1/2- to 1-inch slack outside the bow area. Do this just above the ideal arrow location.

    • 3

      Wind the loop-string around the bowstring so it can overlap the slack outside of the bow area from top to bottom.

    • 4

      Overlap the length over the slack. Wind it once more around the bowstring, leaving a small gap to pull the length through. Do this just underneath the initial wrap.

    • 5

      Pull the length through the small gap, tightly locking the first knot in place.

    • 6

      Allow 3 inches of slack to hang in a "D" formation. Make another wrap about 1 1/2 inches below your first knot.

    • 7

      Wind the loop-string around the bowstring once more, so that the remaining slack overlaps the wrap from top to bottom.

    • 8

      Overlap the loop-string with the remaining slack, and wind one final time around the bowstring. Leave another small gap through which to pull the end of the rope.

    • 9

      Pull the last part of the loop-string through the small gap. Lock the knot tightly in place.