Hi folks, I was wondering if anyone has tried the new Air Rest arrow rest. It's based on a magnetic field counter-acting an insert at the broadhead end of the arrow. Sounds like an interesting theory, as the arrow supposedly free-floats at full draw, with nothing touching the shaft. Just trying to get some feed back before plunking down $150.00 for one.
Thanks Much

I have one and love it. The only negative is -because of the magnetic field you must load your arrows backward through the rest fletching first.

Must be hard to load a second shot if needed

I doubt that it would work for finger shooters. Interesting idea though.

Good concept but everything must be absolutely perfect in order for it to work properly.

Arrows must be cut at exactly the correct length, you can not creep any in your draw or over pull. Any deviationbetween the arrow position in relation to the restand the arrow gets pulled hard to the side of the rest.

And then there is the loading the arrows thing. Pain in the butt.

"arrows must be cut the exact length" And why is this a problem?

"you can not creep in your draw or overpull" I find this a plus - it helps your form and consistent anchor point.

Overall I find this rest great!!

Some people like to shoot a longer arrow. As a matter of fact from the looks of the rest and the set up guide on their website you can't even use the correct arrow length for your set up. Since the rest is a slight overdraw rest.

I don't, know. I'm glad your happy with it, but it seems like way too much money for such a simple device. I don't care much for the WB, but I would take one of those before the Air Rest. I think I would shoot off from a flipper rest before I put one of these on my bow. That's just me though.

Paul

How many "Average Joes" do you know that are meticulous enough to make sure that their arrows are cut the perfect length every single time they have new arrows made up? Not many.

Sure it helps with a consistant anchor point. Then get all bundled up in your camo gear that you use during the snowy season and come to that perfect anchor point with out creeping or drawing too far after you have been sitting in a metal tree stand for 4 hours with temps int the teens and the deer is 15 yardsout fromyour 20 - 25foot high tree stand and you are shaking like a leaf from the cold.

I know I don't want my hunting gear to be that critical when I have to make a killing shot on a a buck.

I think it would be a great rest for the target archer but I IMHO it isn't a good rest for the majority of hunting rigs.


That's another good point. I much prefer to have my broadheads out in front of my hand rather than behind it. Kind of a little safety thing for me.

I don't know ,haven't tried one, there for I don't think my opinion counts for much... After saying that , I think it's agreat idea that needs a little fine tuning , perhaps a new version is on the way that will solve these few issues.

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