nygobdropper Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Need your help. I am trying to decide on a new rest. I have been thinking about the Whisker Biscuit. Can anyone provide some information on this rest? How much does it slow the arrow down? How does it handle extreme cold, or cold and wet conditions? Does it freeze? Most folks I know are shooting fall away rests, but I would prefer not to. Any input is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 the Biscut is a great rest that will provide you with complete arrow containment. a lot of guys are shooting them and i had seen some really good accuracy out of them. a pro target shooter put one on once to prove how accurate they were and i was amazed at how accurate it can be in the right hands. from what i have experienced in setting them up when i used to help at the archery shop. tuning your arrows through paper is a must so that the arrows comimg out of the biscut are as straight as possible. this way it wont be so harsh on vanes. for shooting in bad weather rain and cold doesnt effect them much, unless your in a sever icy storm. also they do not cause a lot of loss of speed at all form what i have seen. maybe 2 to 3 fps? i use a Trophy Taker drop away. i have been using one for 6 years now and i like it a lot. can i ask why you dont want to use a drop away? both are great rests, its just going to be up to you to decide what you want. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I use the trophy ridge, drop zone, the bisquit is a good rest, i have seen alot of hunters use them, and almost every bow sold as a package has one on, i just didn't like what i have seen with fletching problems, the less contact the better, but the bisquit is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 If arrow containment is your big issue, there are several fall-away rests that have arrow containment features. I just use my finger to keep my arrow in place when stalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I used the Whisker Buscuit for a couple of years and loved it. Wanted to try a drop away, so I put a QAD Ultra Rest on my bow the other day, and it is a very nice drop away. Provides the same total arrow containment at the WB, plus it gives you the drop away rest. You might want to give it a look. It is reasonably priced as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I use the trophy ridge, drop zone, the bisquit is a good rest, i have seen alot of hunters use them, and almost every bow sold as a package has one on, i just didn't like what i have seen with fletching problems, the less contact the better, but the bisquit is good. Ditto!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I use a WB, have no problems with accuracy or fletchings! As far as fletchings with a WB, you should be using Bohning Killer vanes, Bohning Blazers vanes, or AAE SpeedFlyte vanes. All three of these vanes never wrinkled on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I use a WB, have no problems with accuracy or fletchings! As far as fletchings with a WB, you should be using Bohning Killer vanes, Bohning Blazers vanes, or AAE SpeedFlyte vanes. All three of these vanes never wrinkled on me. I'll second this statement .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhuntr_15 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 I have been using WB for about 4 years now and love it. If your just goin to be huntin then it is a great rest. NEVER have to worry about it being right where you want it to be cause it will be there when you pull back on a deer then have to let back down for some reason. And from the posts above, I agree, I use blazer vanes and never wrinkle or try tearing off. Some people I know use feathers through them, WOULD NOT suggest that but just some peoples choice. But there are some good drop aways out there too. But for myself I dont shoot anything but hunting. Dont go to any shoots or anything so I just need something for in the stand. And they have great accuracy if you tune and set them up right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikemcd Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 i just traded the wb for a ripcord yesterday. i'll find out today if i made the right choice or not! the wb was great but it was tearing up fletchings (not blazers). maybe it is just me but i am somewhat annoyed that the wb limits me to very few selections on fletchings and eliminates the offset or helical options. i'll post my impressions later tonight after i run a couple hundred arrows through it. gonna be an advil night. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhuntr_15 Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 the wb was great but it was tearing up fletchings (not blazers). maybe it is just me but i am somewhat annoyed that the wb limits me to very few selections on fletchings and eliminates the offset or helical options. Yeah I see what you mean, I just like the blazers better anyways but just my opinion. And I put a helical on my blazers that fly through a WB and they do just fine. But good luck with the ripcord!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzy61 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I like the concept of the WB but didn't want to lose any speed. I purchased a rest that is now sold by Bowtech called the hostage that is very similar to the WB. It it has clearance for your vanes. No loss of speed, no flecthing damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogg6 Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I've been using the WB for the last few years and love it. It hasn't giving me any major speed loss and I love the fact that my arrow stays put while I'm walking in. I won't give mine up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 The WB is the best rest, in my opinion, hands down! I have been using it for the last 3 season and can't imagine using anything else. No problem with speed, accuracy, or fletchings. I like it because you can draw and let down without the arrow jumping off the rest. Also, you can turn you bow side to side for various angles and the arrow won't come off the rest or be really affected at all. If you shoot a TON, eventally the whiskers will wear out and need replaced, but you have to shoot a TON. I have been shooting mine for 3 seasons and really no problems. It'll be a good buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikemcd Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 little late but ok, i didn't get out to try the new setup quite as soon as i thought i would. made the switch to the ripcord and refletched my arrows with some blazer vanes and wraps... I WILL NEVER GO BACK IT IS AWESOME m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michihunter Posted August 15, 2007 Report Share Posted August 15, 2007 I've tried at least 2 dozen rests in my time and the Whisker Biscuit still remains my hunting rest above all others. Just the simplicity of it alone gives you the confidence necessary when releasing your arrow. As for speed loss, you will lose more speed from Cat Whiskers than you will with a WB. Just a great all around hunting rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest buckseeker Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I have shot both I didn't care for the whisker b. I love my trophy taker fall away rest.I have an older bow and I can't afford to loose any speed that the whisker has been known to do to an older bow, not to mention it torn my fletches up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted August 16, 2007 Report Share Posted August 16, 2007 I shot a Whisker Biscuit when I first got my bow earlier this year. I liked it, but now that I've switched to the QAD Ultra-Rest Pro LD Drop-Away I'm much more happier with my performance and setup. Don't get my wrong the Whisker Biscuit works great, but I really disliked being limited on my fletching selection while using it. My new QAD Ultra-Rest has full containment just like the Whisker Biscuit does and I can slow let-down without it dropping away, plus when I do actually shoot it drops away and locks down making no contact with the arrow to disrupt its flight at all. I know at my pro-shop they left me the option to try before buying a rest for my bow. If your bowshop gives you that option why not just try the Whisker Biscuit and a few Drop-Aways before making your decision. Either decision will still get the job done for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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