opinions of the whisker biscuit?
 

Im not looking to get nor use one of these things. Im just wondering if anyone really does. They just dont seem like they would work right.

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I use one and love it. I have the drop tine model with the opening in the ring. I can nock an arrow very quickly, much faster than with my old prong rest. The arrow stays in the rest no matter which way I turn the bow or how hard I draw. My only complaint is it tends to tear up the fletchings after 50 or so shots, but I've found ways to fix those. I wouldn't give mine up for any of the more expensive rests out there!
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I'm afraid to comment negatively about these things in fear of being ridiculed so lets do it positively:

If you have a problem with your arrow falling off your rest and want to shoot it through a broom they are awesome!

Is there any other reason to go with one?

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I'm starting to dislike the WB just from having to defend it every other day![:'(]

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I'm not sure I want to respond to this thread. It just doesn't seem to be worded right.[:'(]

Does anyone really have a question that someone could answer without feeling like their judgement has already been insulted?:eek:

Lots of people don't like the Biscuit, and never will. I used to be one of them, and sold the first one I bought. I do still use a prong rest on one of my bows, and have two "horseshoe launcher" rests.

The prong/horseshoe rests 1. are easier on soft vanes. 2. shoot accurately when properly tuned. 3. do not contain the arrow, although the arrow does not fall off too easily in most situations. 4. have to be covered with some material (which wears out) to quiet the sound of the arrow being drawn across the rest. 5. Have springs, return mechanisms, etc. than can come loose, and vibrate when the bow is shot, although most are not really loud.:)

The Whisker Biscuit rests 1. do not damage firm vanes or feathers when properly fletched.
2. shoot accurately when properly tuned. 3. Do contain the arrow in any reasonable situation.
4. are silent when my arrows (Axis) are drawn, but can make a very slight hiss when used with rough finish carbons like Gold tips, and do not wear out for thousands of shots. 5. Have no moving parts, springs, etc. and contribute no noise or vibration when shot.:D

I would agree that they don't seem right, and when the big thing for years was to avoid fletch contact, would inspire sceptisism. They do seem to work right though, at least in my experience.;)

The Biscuits seem to be getting right up there with Mathews bows and Mechanical broadheads as far as a topic of controversy goes.:D[:@]:)[:'(];)[:o][&:][8D][8D][8D]

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I tired one, but couldnt get my arrows to fly right. I dont think they are very good rests.

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My opinion: I tried it...I love it...

It does take it's toll on fletching, but the benifits outweight this. It was the easiest sight I've used to tune with.

Only rest I would use other than the bisket is a drop away style.

The best thing about the bisket is the price. If you buy one and don't care for it, then your not out a lot of money for your time.

Give one a try. :)

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I have asked for more input on the advantage of the wisker biscuit but still have only come up with how well it keeps the arrow from falling off the rest. It finally dawned on my why this is so important.

It helps with those who have target panic better known as Big Buck Jitters. At least you'll get the shot off.:D

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whats up with this......It finally dawned on my why this is so important.

It helps with those who have target panic better known as Big Buck Jitters. At least you'll get the shot off.

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RE: opinions of the whisker biscuit?
 

I know this is a waste of time, since input is only input when it is actually considered. BUT

1. No noise on the draw with smooth finish carbon arrows.
2. No need to silence "prongs".
3. No added shot noise with any arrow.
4. No moving parts.
5. The ability to shoot full helical fletching to stabilize open blade broadheads, without having to resort to a drop away rest.
6. No worries about a slight change in nock rotation causing uneven fletch contact by one vane, causing poor arrow flight.

I have been playing around with the decision on which rest to use since getting a GKF 3D Royal. After shooting the Pro 40 Wheely for the last week with the Biscuit on, and getting mostly 1" or less groups @ 20 yards, quite a few of which consisted of one or two bare shaft arrows in the group of 3 (shooting without a peep sight), my most logical question is...What could I possibly gain by switching? They are not perfect by any means, nothing is. Some will continue to hate the idea, and will continue to post negatively about the rest no matter what. Hey, as stated earlier, I didn't like the first one I tried either. The second time around, I learned more about what had to be done to tune them properly. I get accuracy that is as good as I can shoot, great arrow flight, quiet performance, and total arrow security.;)

I'm sure there will be some more Biscuit haters ready to post about bad experiences, first hand or hearsay. Live it up, enjoy yourselves. But if this rest was that bad, why did GKF come up with first the Funnel rest, then the Shoot Out, then the Whisper Disk? Just wondering.[8D]

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i shoot one on my buckmaster. only complaint is the tearing of the fletchings, however i found a solution to that problem and now shooting just fine:D

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I will agree with the round and round this question gets every other day a new post it is a waste of time. I'm now just enjoying the stupid jabs about the product.

On another note, I have never had any of the above problems with my rests and never did anything other than throw it on my bow and shoot.

Back to the jabs now. On #4, you better hope the broom is moving and gives a little or you'll be shooting bare shafts in no time.:D

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OK, now I think I understand.

The "Broom" also has to move if it is going to clean you battery terminals.[8D]

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I shoot fingers and this seems to be a better rest for us. I had problems getting a rest that I liked but this thing is really neat. If you fletch your arrows like you are suppose to then your vanes hold up just fine. I seem to lose my arrows before I have to refletch anyways.

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I love my whisker biscuit. i have shot a nap quicktune 1000 and cant really tell much difference cept a couple fps which is nothing really. as for fletching problems i baught a $40 kit out of cabelas for when i do have fletching problems and it only takes a minute to put a fletching back on

Kev

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I just switched from a WB to a drop away rest. The only problem i had with the WB was the vanes on the arrows getting rippled. Its a great Hunting rest and the only reason i switched was i just wanted to give a drop away a try.

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you got one you would love it..I do...

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I have shot a bow for 25+ years and have always worked to get total vane clearance. I would not put something on my bow that makes contact with the vanes. It just goes against my way of thinking. If it works for you, that's great.

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That settels it. I'm getting one!