Go Back  HuntingNet.com Forums > Archery Forums > Bowhunting Gear Review
 Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest? >

Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

Bowhunting Gear Review Broadheads, arrows, rests, bows, and more... read the latest reviews of hot new gear items related to archery and bowhunting.

Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

Old 06-25-2006, 10:50 AM
  #31  
Fork Horn
 
Lx lungbuster7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: PA
Posts: 121
Default RE: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

I have the QAD on my Lx and its worked perfect no problems with clearance thats why i switched to the QAD it's a great rest.
Lx lungbuster7 is offline  
Old 06-27-2006, 05:19 AM
  #32  
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sweet Valley Pa. USA
Posts: 532
Default RE: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

Ripcord here. I just put one on my Tribute and it is awesome!
parker1 is offline  
Old 06-27-2006, 10:35 AM
  #33  
Nontypical Buck
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 1,284
Default RE: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

Betweenmy friends and iwe've given just about every fallaway rest out there a fair shake and i think they will all do what they're designed to do with no issues if the bow is well tuned.
For me personally i've settled in on the new redesigned GKF Mirage on my hunting bow. I bought one last year and am completely satisfied with it's performance. I'll be the first to say that the Mirage got some bad reviews when it first came out years ago and for good reason, imo it had some flaws in it's design with the spring and sliding block configuration and there were some instances of breakage. However, GKF stepped up and totally redesigned the Mirage in 2005 and have even made another upgrade in 2006 by adding teflon bearings inthe launcher arm. The new Mirage is rock solid and built like a tank, it's quite, has great arrow capture and will pick the arrow up and center it no matter where it's at on the bow shelf when you draw. It's very easy to setup and once it's set it stays set, i had mine tuned in just a few shots.No doubtthere's lots of good quality fallaways out there right nowbuti'm telling you guys you're really missing out on a great restby overlooking the mirage in your search.If you get the chance check one out, i don't think you'll be disappointed at all. Mike


Mykey is offline  
Old 06-27-2006, 11:59 AM
  #34  
Senior Member
 
marcusjb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
Posts: 244
Default RE: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

Been using a dropzone freestyle

marcusjb is offline  
Old 06-30-2006, 08:03 AM
  #35  
Typical Buck
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wardensville West Virginia USA
Posts: 640
Default RE: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

I will hopefully be getting a new bow this season. I have it narrowed down to 2 bows the Hoyt Trykon XL and a Ross Archery CR337. I saw the QAD Ultra Rest on a hunting show on the Outdoor Channel and was very impressed. The guy at the local bow shop that i go to, said it was a good rest but he highly recommended the Trophy Ridge Drop Zone Hunter. After reading all the posts i think i will stick with my first instinct and get the QAD. I have heard alot of bad things about products from Trophy Ridge, and dont think i cant trust their quality. I looked at the RipCord too and it just didnt look as well made as the Ultra Rest, it looked kinda like a cheap knockoff. I think i made my disicision and will spend the extra money on the ultra rest when i get my new bow. Thanks for the help.

Dave
BeltedMag is offline  
Old 08-11-2006, 09:45 AM
  #36  
Nontypical Buck
 
demoIL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Monroe County, IL
Posts: 1,188
Default RE: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?

I just bought one of these and really hope I like it. I shoot an outback at 245fps so the speed factor should not be there. I have my bow set up to be very quiet and provide good KE..

I was shooting Axis Obsessions and through my WB they were noisy, not to mention the problem with the biscuit tearing up vains and not all that great if ya get it wet and it freezes..

Either way I hope it works. G2 shooter, do ya think I could get that PDF file your talking about just in case?
demoIL is offline  
Old 10-10-2011, 05:33 AM
  #37  
Spike
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 1
Default

We put ripcords on my son's mq1 and my wife's craze and they both failed within a month. I have a ultra rest on my z7 extreme and it has performed flawlessly. Quite disappointing as a Montanan that ripcord is a Montana company.
bullgod is offline  
Old 10-10-2011, 08:11 AM
  #38  
Fork Horn
 
aarontriton's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: michigan
Posts: 133
Default

The trophy taker smack down fc came highly recommended by my pro shop and i love it it works flawless.
aarontriton is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
bowhunter2117
Archery Gear
1
04-28-2009 06:03 PM
camelcluch
Bowhunting Gear Review
8
03-31-2008 07:48 PM
realmfg
Technical
3
05-27-2005 01:30 PM
mobow
Archery Gear
0
05-15-2005 08:55 AM
CHAINSAW75
Bowhunting
2
02-08-2002 07:18 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Quick Reply: Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.