I have one on my Patriot, seemed the best idea at the time and still is.I like the idea of being able to "cock it"in the up postion while you're waiting or sitting or what ever,you have to almost have to turn your bow upside down to get the arrow to fall but then my experance with drop away rests is limited as after fifty years I have to forego the use of my fingers and must use a release.so far no problems with the ripcord !