AKDoug:

Being I have never used one, I do not hate the " Whackin' Basket," I simply cannot accept the design vs. what a rest is supposed to do or not do.

As for the suggestions of going back to the basics, I believe it is a right move in the right direction for less problems, less cost, and more bowhunting pleasure. However, I definitely do not believe that one has to go back or go to the recurve or longbow to get " basic."

In fact, unless a shooter is proficient or once was proficient with a recurve or longbow, I would not recommend that a person revert that far unless he or she is ready and willing to put in the time to learn how to shoot a stick and string.

Some very good compound designs, setups, and accessories are available that can qualify for a return to the basics and still be a mean killing machine, durable and reliable, and far less stress (shock) and down-the-road negative affect on the bow and your body.