RE: Do whisker biscuts ice up
Arrowman:
Your dissertation surely was full of 'I', 'me' and 'my'. Therefore 'I' can only assume that all your information is based on your personal use of the WB.
My basis of information is gained through my shop working on about ten thousand bows a year. We stock the WB for those who want it. We therefore have to tune not only those we sell but those which are already on the bows we're asked to tune.
Since you personally find the WB to meet all your archery needs as far as rests are concerned, my congratulations to you. Many do, however, differ with your findings. In fact, the manufacturer admits to certain shortcomings.
As you may or may not have read, I stated that only a small percentage may have the freezing problem with the WB. The main problems we see are fletching interference/damage, lack of proper tuning, loss of arrow speed due to excessive arrow to rest contact, and (until the easier loading model) loading problems.
I could see the progression of this rest years ago. First was the original model, then we saw the easier loading version somewhat coupled with the Drop-tine, and eventually we should see it spring loaded. Right now it is the same as shooting 'off the shelf' as you would with a traditional bow. While this is not impossible, it does require some better tuning methods to get it right. If you study how an arrow flexes during launch, it might be easier to understand how much 'interference' there is in any captive style rest.
Enjoy your rest and good hunting to you as well.