Whisker biscuit vs. Drop Away

[spin05]

I use the wisker bisket.If you use blazer vans you wont have a problem ...

[MuleySniper]

I prefer a WB for strictly hunting. You can knock an arrow, set your bow down, flip it lay it on its side and typically not worry about your arrow falling of. Its quiet and pretty fail proof, no cables, extra strings, springs, hinges like a drop away. As far as accuracy, probably more accurate with a drop away. Most of my shots archery hunting have been 40 yards and under so the little bit of noticeable accuracy between the two wouldn't make enough difference for me to switch. If I only did 3d shoots, Id switch to a dropper.
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[Intruder]

Is that the same one as the link I posted?

It is close.  The slot is angled rather than straight. It's pretty much bullet proof as far as your arrow not falling out.  Essentially, as far as I can tell, it gives you the best of both worlds... benefit of the WB in terms of the holding your arrow and the accuracy of the fall away.  All metal construction too.

[BULLBLASTER]

I would never use a wb for anything. i use a drop away for hunting, and a spring steel for 3d. i dont like the idea of having to replace the whiskers and fletchings more. when set up right a drop away will be more accurate than most people can shoot their bow anyways.

[mossback91]

I havent been shooting long but I have only shot a WB once and it seemed to work ok but so does my drop away.........I dont really see how it is going to mess up my hunting either.....I mean who really hikes around wiht an arrow nocked??? sounds dangerous to me.....but i havent been shooting long

[@RCHER]

Man, how did I miss this?? Where's my popcorn icon?

[BLUEBULLS]

I've been using a WB since 02. I shoot hundreds of days a year and have never had a problem. I shoot blazer vanes and they last longer than my arrows do. As far as groups, mine are usually tighter than the other guys I shoot with that have drop aways. In fact, I have friends who have shot drop aways since they first came out and they swore by them but they're starting to fall for the WB. I'm no expert or tournament shooter but I do shoot a lot and I pay close attention to the +'s and -'s of equipment and the WB is definitely tops for what I do.

[Lowedog]

This might be of interest.  Slow mo of Whisker Biscuit...

[@RCHER]

Well said, Blue. I was being sarcastic because this topic is on my top 10 list for all-time bottomless threads. I'm an ol-timer forum junky and some threads just get me scratchin my head more than others. 

As for the WB, it's a product with a solid foundation and owns the lion's share of consumers. It's one of the most popular and best selling rests on the planet. Like with every product there are pros and cons. As many of you know, the pros for this rest is why so many archers use it. The cons list for drop-aways is why I don't shoot them instead. Been there. Tried that. My opinions of products are based on plenty of field use and impirical data, not subjective, "I read it in Trophy Record Book Monster Muley Pro 3D Magazine" banter. [sorry for the rant there.]

I first tested and shot the early model WB, and then as features improved (side loading, windage and elevation adjustments...), I went full-time WB about 5 years ago. Since I started shooting this BowTech guardian last year, I switched from a WB to the new Octane Hostage Pro. It eliminates the fletch contact and is more quiet than any drop-away or WB I've shot or heard. My son and couple friends really like their Rip Cord and Drop Zone rests. But I still hear how quiet and accurate my setup is.

Good reference:
 [youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVbm7y6S5OM[/youtube]

[Lowedog]

Shoot what you like and shoot it a lot!  Right?

-Lowedog

[archery288]

Shoot what you like and shoot it a lot! 

Probably one of the best lines on this thread!! Archery is all about consistent and doing everything the same each and every shot.  If you are comfortable with your set up and you have it dialed in for you - then you are good to go!

[@RCHER]

  so true.

I must have just needed to vent. Arrows, bullets, blow darts, I don't care. I'm on our side.