Imho the string loop was invented to prevent pinching , wear & tear on the bow string itself..
Ata? , brace length longer is more forgiving. I shot fingers and bare bow for 30 years before I moved to pins and a release. Lots of good releases out there I shoot a truball. So what ever you feel comfortable with, some like straps some handhelds? Practice practice.....Os
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