Octane Tripwire..Bowtech pro staffers - Page 2

Greg / MO · 03-09-2009, 08:59 PM

I can also add that when I was playing with one, I could let it down VERY fast without it firing... but when I really fired it, it fired. I was impressed that I could let down as fast as I was doing and it would stay up like it did.

TFOX · 03-09-2009, 09:42 PM

Found this video,looks like a fine rest but it sure doesn't look like it stays up nearly as long as the Limb driver,or whammy.

Not a bash at all,I really like it,might even try it but it just doesn't look like it stays up that long to me.Am I missing something?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpJO1jPTZk8

muzzyman88 · 03-10-2009, 05:16 AM

My question is....Are they going to provide different prongs for it? All of the pictures I saw of it had prongs that looked similar to the Trophy Taker standard prong. Not very good for hunting.

JeffB · 03-10-2009, 05:35 AM

Yeah this rest kinda reminds me of the QAD LD- except on the QAD (LD) you need to cock it first-it's not like the older QAD where you could draw and have it come up.

I was checking out the vid for the Tripwire the other day.Heh, John H. is the big TV spot star now, eh? Could one of you guys tell him I said "hi", please?

As for the rest I'm sure it's going to be extremely well done, Looks solid. But I personally prefer a simpler design- Trophy Taker, Limb Driver, etc.

I'll agree with Muzz too-If you are going to compete with the QAD, LD, and convert people off of Biscuits and Hostages, you are going to need more containment/a wider launcher.

whats the retail on it going to be?

BowTech_Shooter · 03-10-2009, 06:20 AM

Keep in mind this is the first offering and I'm sure tweaks and upgrades will be made as time goes on...

SRP is $109.99

Antler Eater · 03-10-2009, 07:23 AM

Did anyone notice the fletchings on the arrow in the Trip Wire video?

What's up with that?

JeffB · 03-10-2009, 07:31 AM

Some guys shoot that staggered vane like that- the belief is that it gives the guidance of a much larger vane without the added weight.

PABowhntr · 03-10-2009, 09:01 AM

....I think it is a west coast thing.....at least that is what I was lead to believe.

Coug,

I haven't played with the tripwire yet but was eyeing up the video as well.

ozbowhunter · 03-11-2009, 01:58 AM

i have mine on order cant wait to get it and try it looks like a good rest and the pressure on the buss cable wont be much as it is spring loaded to trip the rest not tension from what i understand