Originally Posted by
sachiko
It seems as though there are different opinions regarding the WB.
For us, it turns out to be very appropriate. We stalk-still hunt, whatever it's called. So as one gets close to where you might have a shot, the WB enables one to nock an arrow and be ready, even though you may have to get down on your hands and knees to get close.
It may be that some people who use the WB only take a few shots a year. But there are a lot of people who use other rests who also take only a few shots a year. We try, unless the weather is pretty nasty, to take six shots every day. We do that in our backyard. It may not be legal in town here, for all I know. But we have trees and shrubbery to screen us, so nobody knows. We have almost 30 yards to the target. That's more than adequate, since I never take a shot more than about 10-15 yards max.
Does the WB wear out? Yes, but it's replaceable. Does it wear the fletchings? Yes, but arrows are replaceable. So for us, the way we hunt, the WB is a great thing. But, obviously, it's not for everyone.
I was reassured by the comparison tests which showed that the WB doesn't really affect arrow speed or accuracy by an appreciable amount.
Sachi, on your bow especially it is a detriment to you. At your low poundage draw weight and slow speeds, you need absolutely EVERY FPS you can get. And you can take those figures and near triple the speed loss you are getting BECAUSE of the lower poundage. Simple formula to figure that is : Same resistance + lower force = more loss due to resistance. Those guys testing were using state of the art 70# draw bows with more than 28 inch draw length for the force cycle. You on the other hand, are shooting 35 pounds, around 24 inch draw if I remember correctly, and a moderate cam.
Now, this puppy right here would serve your hunting style with perfection. Best of both worlds, containment for the arrow for your still hunting style without the full shot contact of the arrow. Giving you all the FPS your bow can produce at it's given draw length.
