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RE: The Perfect Arrow Rest

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ORIGINAL: LostInWoods

My R and D backround makes me want to improve everything. LOL. I am just thinking I can make a rest better. The nice thing about bow accessories is thatthey are pretty simple in mechanical operation.

Obviously, you know nothing about bows. Just ask these guys around here. Each component is constructed of one part black magic, one part karma and one part luck. It has very little to do with materials and design. Why, most bows work simply based on the name label placed on them. I am surprised they even have R&D departments. :D:D:D

RE: The Perfect Arrow Rest

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ORIGINAL: Hunter Dan7

A drop away whisker biscut would be perfect.

:eek:What??????

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I realy like my QAD ultra full containment in a dropaway.

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I shoot a GKF Golden Premier. I've had this rest mounted on at least 10 different bows over the past what... 15 years? Still works great. Might not be the perfect rest, but it's perfect for what I need... and don't need.

It's quiet, easily adjustableand consistent for consistent accuracy. That's what I need.

What I don't need: I don't need a rest that drops out of the way because I can orient my nocks to get fletching clearance. I don't need a full containment rest because I'm not so clumsy I knock the arrow off the bow every time I turn around. ;)

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ORIGINAL: Arthur P

What I don't need: I don't need a rest that drops out of the way because I can orient my nocks to get fletching clearance. I don't need a full containment rest because I'm not so clumsy I knock the arrow off the bow every time I turn around. ;)

I hear ya Arthur. I can't quite get over this craze for fletching clearance (drop away)and full containment. Kinda contradictory, don't ya think?

Couple years ago I tried 9 different drop away rests over a period of two weeks. None showed any improvement over my good old (15 years) Star Hunter.

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As far as full containment dropaways, the Kaz-away by Vital bow gear, or the apa twister safari quick shot.
as far as stationary full contain, the new bowtech hostage is pretty hard to beat. the old one was a great idea, the new one has been perfected.

RE: The Perfect Arrow Rest

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ORIGINAL: Arthur P

I shoot a GKF Golden Premier. I've had this rest mounted on at least 10 different bows over the past what... 15 years? Still works great. Might not be the perfect rest, but it's perfect for what I need... and don't need.

It's quiet, easily adjustableand consistent for consistent accuracy. That's what I need.

What I don't need: I don't need a rest that drops out of the way because I can orient my nocks to get fletching clearance. I don't need a full containment rest because I'm not so clumsy I knock the arrow off the bow every time I turn around. ;)

Arthur-I shot that same rest for a number of years and it worked great. I believe that there is always room for improvement and that is why I like the idea if a full containment rest. I have never bumped an arrow off of a prong style rest, but there is always that Murphy fellow lurking out there. I shot the original Hostage all through last season (hunting/target) and it did very well. For me, my perfect rest is in production, and I couldn't be happier.

http://www.fuelthehunt.com/hostagepro.php

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I have never bumped an arrow off of a prong style rest, but there is always that Murphy fellow lurking out there.

I have to admit that I do like the concept of the Hostage and have been battling with the demons in my head that want me to get one. After all, my Premier IS getting old....;)But my draw to it is the simplicity of the design, not any great perceived need to keep my arrow in place. Besides, if Mr Murphy decides to pick on you, he's gotcha, no matter what rest you've got on the bow. [&:]

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How is the Hostage rest...seriously? I was thinking about buying a second bow and using it.