Clicker Cords

[YosemiteSam]

I'm one of "those" guys who use a limb-mounted clicker.  They're a bit of a pain but I don't usually need to fuss with it more than a few times a year.  I've been using D-loop cord instead of the bead chain that comes with it and have been doing that for at least 4-5 years. 

Lately, though, the D-loop cord that runs from the clicker to the string has been getting chewed up fast.  I replaced it on Thursday, went to a 3D shoot over the weekend and on Sunday, the inner white core of the D-loop cord is poking out about 1/4", needing to be replaced again soon.  This would be the 3rd replacement in about 3 months.  I chatted with a guy at the shoot who used steel fishing wire on his bow.  Seems like a good idea but could also end up chewing up the string.  He said he needs to replace it about 1/year.

Any other ideas for cord material?  Any ideas what could be chewing up the cords more than usual?

[Flingblade]

How far does the blade of your clicker stick out away from the base when the clicker is relaxed?  Could the string be hitting the edge of the clicker blade when you shoot?  That's the only sharp edge I can think of that could chew up the cord.  I didn't tie a knot behind the blade on mine because it made it stick out too far.  I burned the cord on the back side of the blade and flattened it out so the blade would lay flatter against the base.  Also, you might try moving where the cord attaches to your string.  Mine is set at an angle.  The cord is attached about two inches above the base so the string won't hit the clicker when I release.  I've never had a problem.  Have been using the same d-loop cord for several years now.  Also, I would think that wire fishing line would not only chew up the string but also the bow.  Unless he's talking about braided fishing line.  Braided line might work very well but it is much less diameter than d-loop cord so you would have to come up with a way to secure it to the blade.

[Lowrider]

This may sound complicated but it's not. I assume since you removed the chain you are putting your cord thru the hole and the sharp edge of the blade is cutting the cord. I find a rivet that fits the hole in the blade. Slide the rivet sleeve off of the nail portion. Put the sleeve in the hole in the blade from the underneath side of the blade. Stick your cord all the way down in the rivet sleeve and mash the sleeve together around the cord. Take some gorilla glue ( the kind that looks like it turns to foam) and put it all
around the rivet on the top side of the blade. If you don't do that the rivet will twist in the hole and your string will stay twisted all of the time. I don't use D loop string. I use bow fishing line. If you want to try it and have problems PM me and I will send you a picture of one I have set up that way.

[YosemiteSam]

I've mostly solved the cutting near where the cord attaches to the spring steel.  A little melting & super glue hardens the cord while filing the steel smooth & such makes it not so sharp.  The cutting is about halfway down the cord, maybe 2/3.  I'll check it tonight to see how close the string is to the limb at that point.  Might be the issue if the string comes that far forward before coming to rest.

[David Mitchell]

I have a simple solution that has worked great for me for a long time.  I remove the little bell shaped thing that is in the hole that is attached to the end ball of the chain on the blade by detaching it from the chain.  Then I use simple masonry twine to thread through that little gizmo and and tie a small knot, flatten it by heating very  briefly with a lighter and flattening it, then place it back in the hole in the blade as it was only now it holds the cord and not the chain..  The masonry twine fits through my bowstring, is served above and below with dental floss.  I don't tie it in in any way--just leave a bit sticking through the string to allow for length adjustment.  The floss holds it in place perfectly when unstrung and the tension of the string keeps it from slipping upon drawing the arrow--never had it slip.  It's also extremely easy to adjust for length--just unstring the bow pull the cord gently which ever way you need to, restring and shoot. Actually easier done than explained. 

[Lowrider]

I also use a 2 inch piece of bow fishing string  coming out of the blade with a knot tied on the top end. This way I can tie a slip knot in my string coming from the bow string to go around the knot on the 2 inch clicker string. When I need to adjust brace height all I have to do is loosen the slip knot remove it from the blade string, make my adjustment and hook it back up.

[YosemiteSam]

How far does the blade of your clicker stick out away from the base when the clicker is relaxed?  Could the string be hitting the edge of the clicker blade when you shoot?  That's the only sharp edge I can think of that could chew up the cord.  I didn't tie a knot behind the blade on mine because it made it stick out too far.  I burned the cord on the back side of the blade and flattened it out so the blade would lay flatter against the base.  Also, you might try moving where the cord attaches to your string.  Mine is set at an angle.  The cord is attached about two inches above the base so the string won't hit the clicker when I release.  I've never had a problem.  Have been using the same d-loop cord for several years now.  Also, I would think that wire fishing line would not only chew up the string but also the bow.  Unless he's talking about braided fishing line.  Braided line might work very well but it is much less diameter than d-loop cord so you would have to come up with a way to secure it to the blade.

I put it about even.  I'll see if I can play with the heights a little more to see if I can keep the cord from hitting the base/blade.  Might be my issue.  Thanks!