Arrow rests

Elkextreme · Mar 3, 2019

Looking to possibly change out my arrow rest from Whisker Bisket to drop away. I don't have any experience with drop away arrows.
Any suggestions or opinions is greatly valued.
Thanks in advance

264mag · Mar 3, 2019

Quad , never had an issue with one

Smithb9841 · Mar 3, 2019

I always used a whisker biscuit after talking to many people that recommended a drop away rest I ordered my new Mathews with a drop away rest I haven't received my bow yet so I can't give input if I like it better or not. But I had many more people recommend the drop away over the whisker biscuit. I figure if I don't like the drop away I'll take the whisker biscuit off my old bow

3blade · Mar 3, 2019

I like the original version of the Ripcord. Been shooting the same ones for over 15 yrs and have never had a problem.

BroadHead · Mar 3, 2019

I use the QAD UltraRest. It is a fully contained system so your arrows stay put when you are hiking or just swinging your bow around to avoid trees, etc.

I've actually never used a whisker biscuit rest, but those I spoke with who switched to a fall-away rest noted an improvement in accuracy and a very small increase in velocity.

deadibob · Mar 6, 2019

I hate the ripcord, but that's just been my experience. If you are going with a drop away, get one that attaches to the limb, not the cable, they are more reliable. I love the Limbdriver. For a hunting rest, it's hard to beat a whisker biscuit. They are a lot better now than the original biscuits (stiffer frame and better bristles).

When I went to the Bowtech University (their tech school) they had high speed footage of their bows being shot. In slow motion those original biscuits on the bows were not stable and whipped around quite a bit.

deadibob · Mar 6, 2019

LAST EDITED ON Mar-06-19 AT 07:49PM (MST)[p]>I use the QAD UltraRest. It
>is a fully contained system
>so your arrows stay put
>when you are hiking or
>just swinging your bow around
>to avoid trees, etc.
>
>I've actually never used a whisker
>biscuit rest, but those I
>spoke with who switched to
>a fall-away rest noted an
>improvement in accuracy and a
>very small increase in velocity.
>

The biscuit is dependent on your arrows. If you have a lot of offset or helical on your vanes, that is what will affect your accuracy. Velocity loss is minimal and will only be a couple fps. On the other hand, lots of helical or offset on your vanes is what will slow your arrow the most in flight and makes a big difference in arrow drop. This happens due to increased drag on the arrow.

elktaker · Mar 7, 2019

I have a ripcord.

Only issue I had was field & stream installed it for free with purchase and timed it wrong. I went back and they let me use their bow press install it myself. I have not had any issues with around 1000 arrows through it.

The timing and a secure connection to the cable is important. I have my cables marked with a silver sharpie so if it moves I know before shooting. Has not move yet.

sagebrush · Mar 7, 2019

I once was in your position, switching from a Whisker Biscuit to a drop away. I chose the Ultra Rest HDX from QAD. I've had four of them on as many bows and every one has performed flawlessly. I use my bow only for hunting. I noticed a marked improvement in accuracy, especially beyond 40 yards. You can find them for $95-115 on Ebay.

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Idahighcntry · Mar 7, 2019

I really like my hamskea hybrid hunter pro. I switched from a whisker biscuit last year when I got a new bow and looked at a few different forums to see what people liked. It seemed like a lot of people like the hamskeas and I've been happy with mine. I also have it attached to the limb instead of the cables for more consistency.