cray8705 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I have a drop away arrow rest and twice this year already while i was drawing back the arrow jumped and fell of the rest. I had to let the string back down, put the arrow on and draw back again. Lucky for me both times I was still able to drop a deer, the first time a doe (first deer with a bow) the second a six point. I consider myself very lucky. Has anyone else had this problem and are there any suggestion for a solution. I know the solution for next year will probably be a whisker biscuit, but i'm going to be awfully upset if a big guy walks out and the arrow falls off when I draw back and he runs away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbarnhart20 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Mine does it too but it's a QAD Pro and you can put it in the upward position, so i just do that so i dont have to worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 two words...Whisker Biscuit. Never have to worry about that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinman802 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 whisker biscuit is the way to go. i always here people whining about how much they slow the arrow down. but people have been shooting deer with recurve and longbows for hundereds of years, and they are much slower then modern compound bows, and they still get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Theres your answer. I put one on shelbys bow. They lock in place and its still a drop away I'd go with that before a wisker biscuit I don't like them at all and those right there are some sweet rests. Know alot of people who use them. http://www.qadinc.com/c-5-.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewjr83 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 trophy taker tremeFC!!!! i had the same problem last year with the original trophy taker but this onoe has a full contain, imo it's better than the wisker bisket because it doesn't slow your arrow down and it still contains your arrow (as long as you don't put the bow upside down). killed a doe and a buck this year with it and no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 trophy taker tremeFC!!!! i had the same problem last year with the original trophy taker but this onoe has a full contain, imo it's better than the wisker bisket because it doesn't slow your arrow down and it still contains your arrow (as long as you don't put the bow upside down). killed a doe and a buck this year with it and no problem The whisker Biscuit might slow your arrow down 5 fps. Not enough to notice a difference. The deer wont know anyhow. It amazes me that so many people dont use the WB for that reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 there are those new Whisker Biscuit type rests made by Octane that are pretty open, I was thinking about trying that out, but I like those Ultra-Rest drop aways that are covered. Does anyone use the Octane Hostage rest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 there are those new Whisker Biscuit type rests made by Octane that are pretty open, I was thinking about trying that out, but I like those Ultra-Rest drop aways that are covered. Does anyone use the Octane Hostage rest? Don't use that rest. But if its the rest I'm thinking of I know of a couple people who have had some problems with it. Won't swear by that I'm not even positive if its the same rest. Going to look it up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 It was the rest I thought it was. Have known a couple people to have problems with it. But then again they could just be morons.lol I would go with the QAD. Nothing against that rest or WB's. WB's are good rests just don't like them myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 thanks for the input, it'll help me make my decision when I go to get a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 thanks for the input, it'll help me make my decision when I go to get a new one I'm sure someone on here using the octane rest and could give you some input on how they like it and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patriotoutlaw Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 whisker bisquit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just-an-illusion Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 QAD Hunter: best $56.00 ive spent on archery gear in a while. I had a Drop Zone for 4 years but it developed a "twang". My wife uses a Hostage rest and we have seen no adverse effects of it. I suggest the QAD Hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kid Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I have a drop away arrow rest and twice this year already while i was drawing back the arrow jumped and fell of the rest. I had to let the string back down, put the arrow on and draw back again. Lucky for me both times I was still able to drop a deer, the first time a doe (first deer with a bow) the second a six point. I consider myself very lucky. Has anyone else had this problem and are there any suggestion for a solution. I know the solution for next year will probably be a whisker biscuit, but i'm going to be awfully upset if a big guy walks out and the arrow falls off when I draw back and he runs away. when you practice does it do it??? its happend to me once on a buck, but thats it,, i wouldn't switch to a whisker bisket there are plenty of drop aways that contain the arrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) What kind of arrow rest do you have in your Bow? Possibly there is a "Fix" for that particular model that someone knows. It could also just need adjusting properly so theres no jump in the arrow shaft during the draw. Things change all the time and things get bumped...what worked right before could simply change just by putting the bow away in a case or during transport. Hopefully the least costly fix is all the rest needs;) It could be something as inexpensive as an arrow holder on the riser: Edited October 29, 2009 by GWSmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RackBlaster Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I think the whisker bis. is one of the best rests ever made and have used it for years, but last year i switched to the QAD for a couple of reasons. You southern boys may not come across this but i don't know how many times i would get ice build up in the whiskers and would have would have to squeeze the whiskers to break it up and then the rest would be out of shape ,thus throwing your shot off target. I found that out the hard way. The other reason is sometimes when it would freeze it would make a whistling sound w/drawing back and made no difference with what arrows because i switched from alum. to carbon and did the same thing. I was told to use silicone spray but it would still freeze up under the right conditions. I love the WB but I was tired of worrying about this problem. So far no complaints with the QAD , it does everything the WB does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 whisker biscuit with a fast arrow with a helical = burn vanes i have a deluxe wb for carbon arrows i will sale you for $40.00 = shipping that why i us a rip core had no problem with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Its a quick tune drop away thats all i know right off hand i'll have to look at it closer, It has fallen off before when practicing, but i think only once, maybe it is falling off more when i see deer cuz i'm shaking so bad hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 i think the issue here isnt the rest, it might be another problem on your bow somewhere? you said when you drew back, the arrow fell off the rest and its done it a few more times in practice? you might want to make sure your not getting nock pinch. if your dloop is to close together, it will cause string pinch on the nock and that will make it come off the rest sometimes. for me i shoot a TT. yep im old and bullheaded, but i figure why try to fix what isnt broke. ive been shooting one for as many years as they have been out and havent had any problems and get perfect arrow flight. good luck with what ever rest you decide to get. but i would check to see if your getting nock pinch. im going out on a limb here, but let me guess, your shooting a short axle to axle bow and your probably a 29 inch draw length or longer? Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 i think the issue here isnt the rest, it might be another problem on your bow somewhere? you said when you drew back, the arrow fell off the rest and its done it a few more times in practice? you might want to make sure your not getting nock pinch. if your dloop is to close together, it will cause string pinch on the nock and that will make it come off the rest sometimes. for me i shoot a TT. yep im old and bullheaded, but i figure why try to fix what isnt broke. ive been shooting one for as many years as they have been out and havent had any problems and get perfect arrow flight. good luck with what ever rest you decide to get. but i would check to see if your getting nock pinch. im going out on a limb here, but let me guess, your shooting a short axle to axle bow and your probably a 29 inch draw length or longer? Tony Your the man. I never think of anything like that. I know it just never think of it.LOL Must be slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cray8705 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 actually I have a pretty short draw length, I can't remember what it is for sure though, It was a couple of years ago that I had my bow set up for my draw length and what not, but I will look into the knock pinching issue. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaBowhunter00 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 I use a QAD Hunter rest, love it, can even turn the bow upside down if I'd like. Don't like the whisker biscuit because I look to shoot a lot and after a bit the whiskers will actually start warping your fletchings. The hostage rest actually has really abrasive bristles not a big fan of the price either. I would recommend the QAD products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) I use a QAD Hunter rest, love it, can even turn the bow upside down if I'd like. Don't like the whisker biscuit because I look to shoot a lot and after a bit the whiskers will actually start warping your fletchings. The hostage rest actually has really abrasive bristles not a big fan of the price either. I would recommend the QAD products. I'll second that. I removed my WB for the QAD HD Pro and I'm not going back. Edited October 29, 2009 by RangerClay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 you might want to make sure your not getting nock pinch. if your dloop is to close together, it will cause string pinch on the nock and that will make it come off the rest sometimes This same thing happened to me it was my loop pinching my nock,check yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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