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Fall-Away vs Full containment rests

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by alphakilla, Aug 13, 2009.

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What type of rest do you use?

Poll closed Sep 2, 2009.
  1. Full containment (WB, Hostage, etc.)

    35.1%
  2. Fall-Away

    64.9%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. alphakilla

    alphakilla Weekend Warrior

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    I've shot the WB since I started bowhunting 2 and a half years ago. I think it's a really good hunting rest but, I didn't think I was as accurate as I could be so, I just installed the "RipCord" fall-away yesterday. I like it OK so far, I'm in the process of tuning it up right now. I was just curious as to what rest you all use and why you like it.
     
  2. SevenMag

    SevenMag Die Hard Bowhunter

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    currently using a DropZone, its a decent rest, I'm going to go to a QAD before the season starts, with the DZ I get and arrow jumping off the rest about 1 outta 10 times... I want something with a little containment for hunting... though I'm tempted to go back to the biscuit from my other bow...
     
  3. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    This is my 3rd summer witht he RipCord. I love it. Had to quiet down the forks though, Solid rest!
     
  4. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

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    I didn't vote 'cause the RC is a full containment and it falls away....
     
  5. ISiman/OH

    ISiman/OH Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have been shooting the NAP quicktune 2000 drop away for a while now and really like it except for the fact that it is very hard to adjust accurately.
     
  6. mudnation 1

    mudnation 1 Weekend Warrior

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    Using the QAD on mine I have the luxury of fall away and full containment. Works well for me just took a little work to set up properly, but thats because I did it myself instead of a professional.
     
  7. GABowhunter

    GABowhunter Moderator

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    First one to vote full containment? I use the Hostage Pro and switched from the WB. I prefer full containment because I have the philosphy of the less moving parts the better. Just my opinion. :)
     
  8. Cougar Mag

    Cougar Mag Weekend Warrior

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    Limbdriver rest for me. Easiest to tune and most accurate dropaway rest I've ever used.
     
  9. KodiakArcher

    KodiakArcher Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have different bows with different setups. My primary bow has a QAD drop away. My backup has a Whisker Bisquit.
     
  10. Lifesadrag

    Lifesadrag Weekend Warrior

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    Vital Gear Kaz Away.....can't find a negative thing to say about it!!!!
     
  11. OHbowhntr

    OHbowhntr Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Exactly, I was gonna say, WHY NOT BOTH!!! That Kaz was a little tricky to set-up considering someone else set it up wrong, but once I fixed it, it's MONEY!!!
     
  12. Rob / PA

    Rob / PA Grizzled Veteran

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    On 3 of my 6 bows I have a Limb Driver on them. They are my hunting bows.

    I'm going to order a Kaz that Doug here is talking about because I watched elkhuntinut shoot one all day at the NE GTG and I'm impressed with it as well.
     
  13. Ben/PA

    Ben/PA Grizzled Veteran

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    I hunt with limb drivers on both my rigs. I got nothing against say a Pro Hostage though. With my limb drivers, I incorporate a sims arrow holder on the shelf.
     
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    Hardcorehunter Weekend Warrior

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    Limb driver has won me over from a trophy taker. I have had one on my last 5 bows and they are fool proof.
     
  15. indianabrandon

    indianabrandon Weekend Warrior

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    Im using the QAD this year beat of both worlds!!
     
  16. Christine

    Christine Grizzled Veteran

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    I use a QAD on my hunting bows. Whisker Biscuits on my bowfishing bows. (tho' the name kind of bugs me)
     
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    BOWSPEC Weekend Warrior

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    Whisker biscuit here. I just really like the simplicity. Perfect for hunting, quiet. I will probably get a new bow next year and I am thinking about putting the QAD that is both full containment and a drop away.
     
  18. alphakilla

    alphakilla Weekend Warrior

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  19. OHbowhntr

    OHbowhntr Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Hey Don, you could be a spokesman.....:D
     
  20. knockaround

    knockaround Weekend Warrior

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    I've been using the Hostage Pro and liked it fine except the bottom brush wears after about 500 arrows or so. I switched recently to the Limbdriver on my Alphamax and I have to say it is even better than the Hostage Pro. Easy to tune and it's bullet proof.
     

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