Which Drop-away rest????

  • coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    #199433

    I am currently setting up a new second bow, I’ve found all my components but a rest. What is the newest and greatest in dropaways. I’m hoping to keep as much brace height as possible. I actually haven’t even looked at any of them yet as I was waiting to get some IDA imput on this. Thanks, Randy

    Surf-N-Turf
    Stevens Point, WI
    Posts: 189
    #31312

    I’ve got Trophy Ridge Drop Zones on both my 3D & hunting rigs. No problems.

    Surf-N-Turf
    Stevens Point, WI
    Posts: 189
    #613290

    I’ve got Trophy Ridge Drop Zones on both my 3D & hunting rigs. No problems.

    protourbaits
    stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2466
    #31314

    i have a Trophy Taker Shaky Hunter and i like it! However, i have heard that this rest isn’t 100% arrow clearance for a drop away rest I have had this rest for about 5 years and have had a few problems w/ it

    I like the Muzzy Zero Effect, or the Quiktune Flipper rest would be a good choice. Also, Trophy Taker makes a good fall away rest called the Pronghorn. My buddy has it and really likes it. Those would be my choices

    protourbaits
    stillwater, MN
    Posts: 2466
    #613294

    i have a Trophy Taker Shaky Hunter and i like it! However, i have heard that this rest isn’t 100% arrow clearance for a drop away rest I have had this rest for about 5 years and have had a few problems w/ it

    I like the Muzzy Zero Effect, or the Quiktune Flipper rest would be a good choice. Also, Trophy Taker makes a good fall away rest called the Pronghorn. My buddy has it and really likes it. Those would be my choices

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    #31330

    My vote goes to the ripcord- It applies the same principles as a whisker biscuit, yet is a drop away. The reason I picked this rest above all others is because my arrow is always ready and in the locked position, and it will never fallout. I tried a trophy ridge on my xt before buying the ripcord. For the the trophy taker, and all others like that rest, I felt the arrow could fall off or in a tough tricky shot situation, where the bow might be at an angle, the arrow has the potential to slip off.

    I would strongly recommend at least taking a look at it! I am glad my friends recommended it to me.

    luke_haugland
    Iowa City, Iowa
    Posts: 3037
    #613298

    My vote goes to the ripcord- It applies the same principles as a whisker biscuit, yet is a drop away. The reason I picked this rest above all others is because my arrow is always ready and in the locked position, and it will never fallout. I tried a trophy ridge on my xt before buying the ripcord. For the the trophy taker, and all others like that rest, I felt the arrow could fall off or in a tough tricky shot situation, where the bow might be at an angle, the arrow has the potential to slip off.

    I would strongly recommend at least taking a look at it! I am glad my friends recommended it to me.

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    #31331

    Randy…I agree with Luke…Ive had the Rip cord for two years this is the third, and love it…arrow is “locked” in and cant move even if the bow is upside down…yet when you shoot it drops away with nothing touchin the arrow…I have now seen another rest out there that copied their design but not sure of the name…atleast look at it before you buy its a great rest…Jay

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    #613300

    Randy…I agree with Luke…Ive had the Rip cord for two years this is the third, and love it…arrow is “locked” in and cant move even if the bow is upside down…yet when you shoot it drops away with nothing touchin the arrow…I have now seen another rest out there that copied their design but not sure of the name…atleast look at it before you buy its a great rest…Jay

    big_head_basher
    Posts: 268
    #31332

    Trial and error is how I found mine that I like.

    big_head_basher
    Posts: 268
    #613308

    Trial and error is how I found mine that I like.

    JaredRathbun
    Becker, MN
    Posts: 104
    #31596

    Ripcord, get the fitted mole skin for it too.

    JaredRathbun
    Becker, MN
    Posts: 104
    #613346

    Ripcord, get the fitted mole skin for it too.

    b_sander
    Red Wing , MN
    Posts: 800
    #31600

    I just put the new trophy taker on mine, and I am happy so far. When I am sitting in my stand my bow lays across the bar infront of me and the arrow sometimes comes out of the little grove. But I put my finger on it when I pick it up and it is ready to shoot!

    When target shooting I have never had a problem, Zero arrows have been unshootable! I like it..

    Good Luck

    b_sander
    Red Wing , MN
    Posts: 800
    #613391

    I just put the new trophy taker on mine, and I am happy so far. When I am sitting in my stand my bow lays across the bar infront of me and the arrow sometimes comes out of the little grove. But I put my finger on it when I pick it up and it is ready to shoot!

    When target shooting I have never had a problem, Zero arrows have been unshootable! I like it..

    Good Luck

    lonewolf
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 292
    #31607

    RVRAT is it QAD ultra rest. I believe they came out about the same time. QAD ultra rest is a awesome rest.

    lonewolf
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 292
    #613423

    RVRAT is it QAD ultra rest. I believe they came out about the same time. QAD ultra rest is a awesome rest.

    hooknfinger
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 1290
    #31613

    QAD is the best one on the market IMO

    hooknfinger
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 1290
    #613478

    QAD is the best one on the market IMO

    alkfish
    St Paul MN
    Posts: 223
    #31617

    If you can go to a pro shop and have them set up a few that is the best option. I use to shoot a whisker biscuit, which I loved, but now a use a schaffer drop away, works excellent. I really like the idea of the ripcord and it probably will be my next one some day. I also think the Muzzy zero effect is well designed also.
    Good luck in your search.

    alkfish
    St Paul MN
    Posts: 223
    #613495

    If you can go to a pro shop and have them set up a few that is the best option. I use to shoot a whisker biscuit, which I loved, but now a use a schaffer drop away, works excellent. I really like the idea of the ripcord and it probably will be my next one some day. I also think the Muzzy zero effect is well designed also.
    Good luck in your search.

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    #31622

    Good call lonewolf…thats the one…do you have that one?…how do you like it…Jay

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    #613527

    Good call lonewolf…thats the one…do you have that one?…how do you like it…Jay

    scc
    LaX, WI
    Posts: 72
    #31838

    Muzzy Zero Effect for me. It’s simple in design and does not seem prone to mechanical malfunction, though it’s a bit tricky to tune. I used the QAD rest for one season and loved it… right up to the point that it cost me a late season P&Y buck! I had a gravy 18 yd shot and when I released I never saw my arrow. I found it laying on the ground sideways about 15 yds from where I was sitting. Turned out that the spring on the rest had frozen and it was not dropping all the way down That was enough for me to move on to the Muzzy, though I’ve heard that they have since made improvements on the QAD rest.

    scc
    LaX, WI
    Posts: 72
    #613903

    Muzzy Zero Effect for me. It’s simple in design and does not seem prone to mechanical malfunction, though it’s a bit tricky to tune. I used the QAD rest for one season and loved it… right up to the point that it cost me a late season P&Y buck! I had a gravy 18 yd shot and when I released I never saw my arrow. I found it laying on the ground sideways about 15 yds from where I was sitting. Turned out that the spring on the rest had frozen and it was not dropping all the way down That was enough for me to move on to the Muzzy, though I’ve heard that they have since made improvements on the QAD rest.

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    #31852

    Thanks everyone! I’m going shopping this w-end

    coppertop
    Central MN
    Posts: 2853
    #613976

    Thanks everyone! I’m going shopping this w-end

    schweg2
    Centuria,WI
    Posts: 100
    #31866

    Ripcord!

    schweg2
    Centuria,WI
    Posts: 100
    #614207

    Ripcord!

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