Well this thread could go on forever........back and forth, back and forth. I used the WB for the first time this season. I can say yes, it may have slowed my arrow down a bit (not enought to matter though), however, it silenced my bow more than anything else. I don't know what it is but this year the deer I have killed have not moved at all after release of the arrow. They usually have that little duck and run a 1/8 of asecond or soafter release as is shown on several videos in slow motion. Not this year though. As a result of their little duck and run routine in the past, I have grown accustomed to aiming slightly lower. Well this year I've done the same thing (aim low)and the arrow hits where I aim with no movement from the deer whatsoever. It doesn't make much difference in the amount that I aim low but I directly relate the deer not moving tothe silenceing of my bow andto the WB as that was the only variable I changed this year on my setup.

Bottom line is just as with anything else in hunting. Pick your gear and become proficient enough with it to take care of business in the field without any apprehension whatsoever. If there is something you don't like about your setup or something bothers you,CHANGE IT,so that when themoment of truthcomesandyou have to use ityou won't be thinking about whether or not you're going to hit where you aim or whether or not you should have gotten rid of the WB for the Rip Cord. If you're really worried about the drop in 3-10 fps by using the WB, well............ I can't answer that one. All I know is that I'll sacrifice 3 fps or so in order to have a virtually silent bow. Sorry for the rant but since everyone else is jumping in I guess I'll get my feet wet too. Take care!

VA