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Old 05-07-2006, 07:53 PM
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Default Drop away rests

I cant decide which one i want to go with the Trophy ridge dropzone or the QAD ultra rest pro does anyone have any pros or cons with either of these two rests.
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Old 05-07-2006, 08:16 PM
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Default RE: Drop away rests

I do know that there are no cons to the original and the best IMO, the Trophy Taker. Performs flawlessly.
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Old 05-07-2006, 08:40 PM
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I won't bash any product but I can tell you the Qad is a great rest and I have tried alot of different brands. Just test a few to see which you like best.
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Old 05-08-2006, 05:39 AM
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I won't bash, but the Drop Zone is not perfect IMHO. It was making noise on my bow and still is to a small extent, the upgrade o-ring installation helped it alot but it's still not silent. But then again is any drop away totally silent?
Think so? turn it into a fixed rest (wedge some foam under the arm to hold it up)and shoot a bare shaft through it and see if your bow doesn't get quieter.
My Trophy Taker can be made to be quieter, but you have to "make " it quieter with some moleskined foam strategically placed here and there. But it still has a slap to it.

Never fooled with the quad, but just watched a video of one in action from their website and don't see how it can be silent either. The prongs come to a stop without hitting the riser or foam on the riser, so whatever is stopping the prongs (unless it's a small shock absorber) will most likely also have some prong baseto rest contact noise also.

I'm starting to think Bodoodle more and more each day myself.
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Old 05-08-2006, 06:40 AM
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You might also want to check out the limbdriver rest from Vapor Trail.
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Old 05-08-2006, 07:37 AM
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Is Vital Bow Gear the only company that makes a drop away with 100% containment?
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Old 05-08-2006, 07:45 AM
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I've used the Rip Cord fall away on two Mathews bows and they have worked flawlessly. Easy to adjust.
My .02
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Old 05-08-2006, 04:39 PM
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I have a QAD ultra rest pro .I have had alot of problems with clearence and now its making a grinding noise when it comes intothe 90 degree position. I have had it for less then a year. in my opion its a piece of crap not worth the money. I just ordered the muzzy zero effect for the hoyts Ill see how that works.
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Old 05-08-2006, 06:08 PM
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I use the HTM drop-away and have not seen its equal construction wise.
Built like a battleship, quiet, and tunes easily.
Used a Black Frog double mount plate to secure it to my riser.
It might be too massive for some but I like its size just fine.
The Limb Driver and Warrior drop-away rests are great too.


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Old 05-08-2006, 06:13 PM
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The Warrior is a sleeper and an awesome drop-away.


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