Whiskery biscuit
09-27-2007, 10:33 AM
#11
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 24
RE: Whiskery biscuit
I had a WB but it was tearing up my fletchings(and it was the new version) so I got a Trophy Ridge Drop Zone and it works great. It comes with the arrow holder in this picture and it will hold the arrow with the bow held parallel to the ground.
I bought this thing to use instead of that ^^^ and it holds the arrow whichever way you turn the bow
www.keystonecountrystore.com
I bought this thing to use instead of that ^^^ and it holds the arrow whichever way you turn the bow
www.keystonecountrystore.com
09-28-2007, 01:54 AM
#12
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location:
Posts: 447
RE: Whiskery biscuit
it tears up junky vanes, blazers and good stiff vanes have no problems but you could just shoot the best and shoot feathers. drop aways when working properly will get you 1-3 fps over a WB theyll also get you to worry about if its gonna work after you get out in the woods esp if you walk through any brush or if its gone out of tune from sting stretch etc. dropaways are awsome, for target shooting but in the hunting woods they just are not worth the risk to me. ive seen at least three video hunts on tv were they have failed and have heard of plenty. lots of people use them without incident though so if your willing to chance it they shoot awsome.
i shoot 50yrds no problem with the WB and using feathers dotn loose any speed, but gain accuracy.i hunt from a tree but i think not haveing to worry about the arrow falling off is a huge deal and thats why the drop aways are coming out with something to hold the arrow there.
the WB doesnt freeze as some will tell your (i did a test in the gear review area) and its a set it and forget it ultra reliable rest.
i shoot 50yrds no problem with the WB and using feathers dotn loose any speed, but gain accuracy.i hunt from a tree but i think not haveing to worry about the arrow falling off is a huge deal and thats why the drop aways are coming out with something to hold the arrow there.
the WB doesnt freeze as some will tell your (i did a test in the gear review area) and its a set it and forget it ultra reliable rest.
09-28-2007, 07:59 AM
#13
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Kansas
Posts: 282
RE: Whiskery biscuit
ORIGINAL: Bradkoz
it tears up junky vanes, blazers and good stiff vanes have no problems but you could just shoot the best and shoot feathers. drop aways when working properly will get you 1-3 fps over a WB theyll also get you to worry about if its gonna work after you get out in the woods esp if you walk through any brush or if its gone out of tune from sting stretch etc. dropaways are awsome, for target shooting but in the hunting woods they just are not worth the risk to me. ive seen at least three video hunts on tv were they have failed and have heard of plenty. lots of people use them without incident though so if your willing to chance it they shoot awsome.
i shoot 50yrds no problem with the WB and using feathers dotn loose any speed, but gain accuracy.i hunt from a tree but i think not haveing to worry about the arrow falling off is a huge deal and thats why the drop aways are coming out with something to hold the arrow there.
the WB doesnt freeze as some will tell your (i did a test in the gear review area) and its a set it and forget it ultra reliable rest.
it tears up junky vanes, blazers and good stiff vanes have no problems but you could just shoot the best and shoot feathers. drop aways when working properly will get you 1-3 fps over a WB theyll also get you to worry about if its gonna work after you get out in the woods esp if you walk through any brush or if its gone out of tune from sting stretch etc. dropaways are awsome, for target shooting but in the hunting woods they just are not worth the risk to me. ive seen at least three video hunts on tv were they have failed and have heard of plenty. lots of people use them without incident though so if your willing to chance it they shoot awsome.
i shoot 50yrds no problem with the WB and using feathers dotn loose any speed, but gain accuracy.i hunt from a tree but i think not haveing to worry about the arrow falling off is a huge deal and thats why the drop aways are coming out with something to hold the arrow there.
the WB doesnt freeze as some will tell your (i did a test in the gear review area) and its a set it and forget it ultra reliable rest.
Well said Bradkoz!!!!
09-28-2007, 02:08 PM
#14
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 24
RE: Whiskery biscuit
When I had my wb, I was shooting with quik-spins, which are a lot thicker and stifferthan normal vanes so I figured they wouldn't get torn up, but they did, so I ended up getting the TR drop zone. I haven't had any problems with my drop zone rest at all and all I do with it is hunt. My bow sat in the case since probably december and I took it out a month agoto gohunting and killed 5 hogs with it, didn't have to tune or adjust anything. I haven't had to adjust the rest in the 2 years that I've had it.
09-28-2007, 06:19 PM
#17
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 24
RE: Whiskery biscuit
DannyD, that's what I thought, but the guy at Bass Pro said it would be fine. And even if you're not supposed to use quick spins with a wb, that wouldn't affect the vanes getting curled or torn off the arrow, would it?
10-12-2007, 09:16 AM
#18
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Calgary
Posts: 194
RE: Whiskery biscuit
ORIGINAL: MeanV2
The new Bowtech Hostage rest has all the advantages of the WB but without all the vane contact
Dan
The new Bowtech Hostage rest has all the advantages of the WB but without all the vane contact
Dan
Speaking of Quick Spin vanes, do they improve flight characteristics and accuracy with fixed broadheads?
10-12-2007, 09:28 AM
#19
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location:
Posts: 7,367
RE: Whiskery biscuit
ORIGINAL: Whitehorn
I use a WB and love it.. It is the ultimate hunting rest.. But now that I have seen the Hostage (thanks MeanV2)I will take a serious look at that rest when i replace my bow.. Not any time soon but I lovetheHostage concept..
Speaking of Quick Spin vanes, do they improve flight characteristics and accuracy with fixed broadheads?
ORIGINAL: MeanV2
The new Bowtech Hostage rest has all the advantages of the WB but without all the vane contact
Dan
The new Bowtech Hostage rest has all the advantages of the WB but without all the vane contact
Dan
Speaking of Quick Spin vanes, do they improve flight characteristics and accuracy with fixed broadheads?
Dan
10-12-2007, 10:54 AM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 4,911
RE: Whiskery biscuit
ORIGINAL: DEDBUCK
Hate em they warped the fletchings on my arrows and it has to affect arrow flight and speed.
Hate em they warped the fletchings on my arrows and it has to affect arrow flight and speed.
And a deer doesn't know the speed of your arrow (at least I don't think so), you do not loose that many FPS.