Remember you may only have been 9 yards away but you were elevated as well so your sound (if any) is still quite a distance away from those ears. Unless the deer was looking at you there was no way you could have known for sureyou would have been busted. The only way you would have been able to tell is if you drew back your bow. But then your post would have been something like "I shotmy first deer and the Whisker Biscuit is the cats meow"
I will take the pros this rest has to offer over any of the "presumed" consit has. I believe it's just a matter of time before you realize this is a great hunting rest andresume the ranks
Good luck to ya and good hunting
Heck, guys...I never said the WB wasn't a good rest.....and the noise issue isn't one I'd care to debate. It does make noise. Now ....to what extent? That's something I'll let you all decide. I just know MY buck heard that arrow being drug across the bristles. It sounds like some of you other guys have had similar experiences.
You know....I'm a former PGA Professional.....and I used to get into similar "discussions" about equipment with guys all the time. The guys who utilized components in lieu of OEM equipment would always cite that their equipment was superior (and vice-versa). I also plan on shooting some 3D tournaments this year, too. It just seems that all the guys being really, consistently successful in 3D shoots utilize a drop-away type rest, as well.
It's just funny how 2 sports can have VERY similar arguments.
For the record.....I still own 2 bows with WB's on them (Although I don't happen to shoot either of them....lol). I think it's a wonderful rest.....and if not for the noise...it would still be on my bow. Yes....I nearly got busted by a deer @ nine yds....due to the noise being created by my carbon arrow across the WB bristles. Fact.
Jeff