Ripcord, QAD, or Trophy Taker rest?
#33
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NC
Posts: 1,284
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
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
#35
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wardensville West Virginia USA
Posts: 640
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
Dave
#36
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?
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?