Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I really have no idea what rest to get with my new bow....any suggestions and feedback from any rest you have shot would be appreciated. Money is no matter in this I just want the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 There are 2 rest out there that I would suggest .. #1. The Whisker Biscuit (Full containment rest) #2. The QAD Ultra Drop Away Rest ( NO fletching contact) Take a quarter and flip for which one is the best .. Seriously tho, you won't go wrong with either rest .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Well the reason I'm confused is I had a WB and I loved it, its just that it tore my fletchings off. I'm nervous to get a drop away because I've heard stories that its hard to get them tuned in just right and I'm worried that my arrow is gonna fall off during a draw back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 If you are using the WB Rest switch your fletching to the Bohning Blazer vanes or the Bohning Killer vanes. When fletching be sure to add a drop of glue to the leading end of the vanes .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Ill keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Well the reason I'm confused is I had a WB and I loved it, its just that it tore my fletchings off. I'm nervous to get a drop away because I've heard stories that its hard to get them tuned in just right and I'm worried that my arrow is gonna fall off during a draw back. If you are using the WB Rest switch your fletching to the Bohning Blazer vanes or the Bohning Killer vanes. When fletching be sure to add a drop of glue to the leading end of the vanes .. Luke gave you some great advise. I had the same problem with my WB last spring. I switched to Blazers and I have never looked back. Do you have a fletching jig to fix them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I've been shooting AAE Cavalier Max Hunters on my arrows though a Whisker Biscuit on my Martin Cheetah with good results. Blazers work well too. The only problem with the WB is that it wears out too quickly. I've got a Trophy Taker Shakey Hunter on my Mathews that I shoot regularly. A little Rem Oil occasionally keeps it working fine. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I really have no idea what rest to get with my new bow....any suggestions and feedback from any rest you have shot would be appreciated. Money is no matter in this I just want the best. G5 expert II, Trophy Taker, Muzzy Zero Effect, QAD, or Ripcord. The ones in bold are the rests I currently have. Have heard great things about the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Luke gave you some great advise. I had the same problem with my WB last spring. I switched to Blazers and I have never looked back. Do you have a fletching jig to fix them? No I'm lazy and I take them to the bow shop to fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'll second the WB and blazer vanes, though i havent tried an octane yet, thinking of trying one next season. It's really a matter of personal preference. Do you want the comfort of full containment, or do you want the littl extra performace that a drop-away can give you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 No I'm lazy and I take them to the bow shop to fix No, No, No, I believe in supporting your local bow shop but your sticks that you fling at game is a personal touch sort of thing ... Learnig how to customize your arrows is more than just that ,, it's a way of fine tunning your setup to your likes and needs. Besides is a great past time while watching tv and avoiding the (wife) ... :rolleyes: Here are my latest creations with the help of Onestringer Custom Arrow Wraps .. the design is all mine .. Here's something else I came up with and might try .. As you can see, things you can do can become endless by doing it yourself .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tectonic007 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 I like the whisker biscuit myself. No worries about your arrow coming off of the rest. When you get buck fever like I do......the whisker biscuit is a necessity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 No, No, No, I believe in supporting your local bow shop but your sticks that you fling at game is a personal touch sort of thing ... Learnig how to customize your arrows is more than just that ,, it's a way of fine tunning your setup to your likes and needs. Besides is a great past time while watching tv and avoiding the (wife) ... :rolleyes: Here are my latest creations with the help of Onestringer Custom Arrow Wraps .. the design is all mine .. Here's something else I came up with and might try .. As you can see, things you can do can become endless by doing it yourself .. Well, lol I'll have to learn how to do stuff like that, I wouldn't know where to even start. Are the blazers glued on straight? I've seen other fletchings that are curved. Hey VH whats a good shaft to use on my Katera. I'm really have no clue at all about what sizes to use, I want to use carbon, most likely to be pulling 65-80 pounds and I want to shoot 100 grain heads. Is there any other specs that I need to give you to get a good answer or do I need to tell you thing else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 The Blazer Vanes can be straight or on a slight offset ... As for a good shaft you may want to take a look at Goldtip XT 7595's .. There's allot of good shafts out there on the market like the Carbon Express Maxima's .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TennesseeTurkey Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Whats the diff between slight offset and straight? Also I dont know which would be better to get on my sight .029 pins or .019 whats the pros and cons on the pins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted January 19, 2009 Report Share Posted January 19, 2009 Whats the diff between slight offset and straight? Also I dont know which would be better to get on my sight .029 pins or .019 whats the pros and cons on the pins? Here click on this link and read the info ... it should help .. http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69962&highlight=Arrow+building As for the pin size .. the numbers indicate the size of the pins and this you will have to decided for yourself ... Me .. I like the .029's for my sights .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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