RE: QAD ultrarest problem
 

I concur. I hunted hard with my QAD and never had the first problem. But I was shooting 440 grain arrows at 64 lbs. too, so I wasn't shooting at speeds fast enough to perhaps give me problems. Actually the best feature about the QAD is the containment feature AND on a slow letdown the rest staying up in the ready. IF there are any issues and tweaking that need to be done and QAD does improve it....the QAD will be my choice of rest forever. Now don't ask me why I am getting ready to mount the Schaffer dropaway......just like the design and wanna try something different.[&:]

On my down cable I put 3/4" of serving right above the cord and their is no way the cord can pull through. If I want to adjust the cord all I have to do is untie and retie the knot in my cord on the other end of the rest. Its quick and easy.

RE: QAD ultrarest problem
 

Cougar,

I'm glad the rest works for you. It may also work for Mildot as well. But the big difference is both you and I have been bow hunting for years and I don't think Mildot has hunted with hissetupyet. Iremember him posting inlateNovember that he just picked up the sport. So I think he should try different types of rests, sightsetc...to find out what works forhim in his hunting situations. It may turn out that the QAD will work great for him. It sure looks like a well built rest, but I remember trying many different setups before I figured out what worked best for me and my hunting style.

For the most part I know what I like and I pretty much stick to it, but I am always looking for something different. I just was trying to let him know he doesn't have to be "married" to a certain type of component. Then again some things can only be learned over time, he needs to get out and see for himself.

RE: QAD ultrarest problem
 

Yep first year with this...should be fine as long as I serve it in. This rest isn't built cheap, so I'm not worried how it will hold up. Well unless the unexpected happenes to prove me wrong.:D

RE: QAD ultrarest problem
 

Good luck and I hope it works well for you, like I said it looks like a well built rest.After a few seasons under your belt you will figure out what works, what doesn't, what is WAY over rated and what is most important. Me, I like to keep it as simple as possible....works for me, but that's just my experience.

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I guess I get all amped up about my gear because I spent weeks researching evey piece that went on my bow. I don't think I could have put any more thought into everything that I decided on. I'm a researching fool. I didn't just pick one and call it the best in my opinion. I gathered numerous information and made a decision based off of all the info I had. When it came down to a rest; I read in several places about the accuracy gains with using a drop away, so that's why I picked this category or rest. I have a high attention to detail, so tinkering with stuff doesn't bother me, I actually like it.I can see where other hunters would be lost trying to tune this thing or be worried about it staying in tune in the field under harsh conditions. Your rest is a great rest and is still the top seller, but I was concerned with how it would effect longer range accuracy. That's why it's good we have so many choices to match our personalities.

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that's good, but reading isn't going to do it. you need hands on experience with a lot of different rests to know what works best for you. i frikking hate when guys who have been reading up on string materials call me up to have a conversation with me about them and try to tell me something.

just yesterday this fool called me up and explained that after all his reading he'd figured out a little known industry secret - that D-75, the stuff that comes on hoyts (not fuse strings), is actually a good bit better than 8125, and it only costs a lot less because demand is creating the price difference. i told him he was an idiot - but he didn't listen.

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Gibblet,

I don’t think you know me too well. First off, I don't have the time or money to test all the rests on the market and many don't unless they work in the field. Second, if I were to blindly follow any advice or written opinions, I would be shooting a Tribute with Easton Arrows. Last year it was the Allegiance. It’s not what people recommend that I watch; it’s what their reasons are for recommending a certain product. You always have to read between the lines to find what gear would work best for your purposes. On the other hand, I don’t believe that there are several products out there in each category that are the best. I believe that there is only one or two and it’s our challenge if we desire to find them. Written opinions from reputable sources, facts, personal experiences and an eye for a quality product all mixed together make for a good decision. If you only factor in one of these to make a decision, such as personal experience, then you may be missing allot of things that may benefit your circumstances. Remember your experience with Carbon Tech Arrows? If you only went off of your personal experience, then you may have just past up a gem in the rough. Personal experience alone may make a person feel like they made the best decision, but in reality it’s not always the case. I have seen many businesses fail due to always relying on their own capabilities or limited knowledge or even by operating their business with the mentality of….”well, we have always done things this way, so why change”. My point is that it takes several resources to make a good decision and for my purposes and terrain I hunt in, I still believe I picked the right rest. My personal experience in the accuracy this rest has contributed too is just another bonus to my decision. Do I think this rest is the best for all? NO! Do I think this rest is the best for me? YES!

RE: QAD ultrarest problem
 

Thats why we try things, to see what works best for us as individuals. I can honestly say the QAD is built rugged and through all the dragging my bow through the brush, no problems. Am I saying the QAD is the best dropaway rest on the market? NO!!! I don't have enough experience with other dropaways and I don't have enough resources to try everything, but gonna give the Schaffer a try. Remember this is coming from a guy who probably has shot his best and felt very confident using a TM Hunter for many years.....lol.

I do think the biggest improvement QAD could make is enabling the user to change the internal spring tension without having to take the rest apart.

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Well I e-mailedQADsat.and I tried calling them today still no response if this is how they handlecustomers that are having problems with their product Im not impressed. I have a couple guys that seen my rest and r intrested but not into the fact Im having problems getting it tuned correctly or getting responses from the company. Not a good way to broaden your customer base in my opion.

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Cougar Mag:

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I do think the biggest improvement QAD could make is enabling the user to change the internal spring tension without having to take the rest apart.

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I couldn't agree with you more.;)

MDM:

You asked if I would recommend a rest. I don't do that for anyone. In my shop we keep a large variety of all aspects of archery goods. We will answer any customer's questions and will usually onlyoffer comments when we feel the product doesn't meet the customer's requirements/needs.

Whether it be rests, arrows, stabilizers, releases, quivers or bows; we stock many so that the customers have many choices. We also offer individual testing of most equipment before a purchase is made. This way the customer doesn't have to second-guess themselves after they leave the shop.