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Title: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: fc2038 on December 08, 2008, 10:51:12 PM: I have a new bow on the way and I am looking at fall away arrow rests. I am considering the TT Extereme Top slot and the QAD Ultra Pro. Any info you have on these rests or others that you prefer would be appreciated. Pros and cons of your experience with them a plus. Just FYI I prefer a drop away
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Post by: WonkyWapiti on December 09, 2008, 01:44:54 AM: I've currently got a Whisker Biscuit but I too am looking to go to a drop away for my new bow. The TT top slot is what a couple of my friends have been using and they swear by 'em. It is what I have been leaning towards but I'd like to hear from others as well.
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Post by: Jason on December 09, 2008, 04:13:17 AM: I went from A Drop Zone to a QAD Ultra-rest hd pro series and love it,never had any probs with it,set up was easy,smooth drop no noise,and plenty of clearance for blazer vanes,I would recommend it to anyone,the TT Top Slot is not a full containment like the QAD.
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Post by: SCRUBS on December 09, 2008, 08:46:44 AM: Not familiar with the model TT listed, but if it`s anything like their other products i`m sure it will serve you well.

JMHO
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Post by: EastWaViking on December 09, 2008, 08:49:11 AM: I love my Trophy Ridge Drop Zone. I used Trophy takers before and they were ok, but the Drop Zone works perfect for me. :twocents:
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Post by: Antlershed on December 09, 2008, 09:17:43 AM: Another vote for the Drop Zone. I like mine a lot.
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Post by: Charlie on December 09, 2008, 09:38:54 AM: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,11680.0.html

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,15352.0.html

Additional info.
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: fc2038 on December 09, 2008, 10:46:27 AM: Hey thanks charlie. I looked into the search but did not see anything. Must not have put in the right words..
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Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 09, 2008, 11:05:24 AM: I have a copper john pro series.. love it, any of them seem to be pretty sweet
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Post by: Charlie on December 09, 2008, 05:36:15 PM: Your welcome! I hope you find a rest that meets your needs and then some.
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Post by: Gobble Gobble on December 13, 2008, 10:18:33 AM: I too have been looking to go the way of a drop away rest with my new bow. I've been reading the reviews on the different rests on the Cabela's web site as well as looking at Gander Mountain. I feel the more input from others that I can get the better.

The QAD Ultra Rest HD Pro- series has caught my eye but the price is a bit much at $135. The Trophy Taker Extream FC has been recamended, still $120 is a lot for me with limited income.
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Post by: archery288 on December 13, 2008, 10:41:33 AM: Spot Hogg Whammy! Best fall away on the market! IMO... Used the trophy taker for 4 years and loved it but the whammy is definetly a better solution! Drops 5x faster and stays in the upright postion at all times so if the cord breaks you can still shoot it as a prong rest. Also, by being in the upright position at all times you do not have to worry about an arrow holder as the prongs are your arrow holder at all times therefore not allowing your arrow to fall off of the shelf... It's a great rest - go to www.spot-hogg.com and watch the video on it for more info...
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: Jason on December 13, 2008, 11:39:04 AM: Quote from: Gobble Gobble on December 13, 2008, 10:18:33 AM

The QAD Ultra Rest HD Pro- series has caught my eye but the price is a bit much at $135. The Trophy Taker Extream FC has been recamended, still $120 is a lot for me with limited income.
I Bought my QAD Ultra-Rest HD pro seires for $98.00 shipped from Scottie/pa at archerytalk.com, click on the link below.

http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=708529&highlight=qad
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: fc2038 on December 13, 2008, 06:34:45 PM: might want to try ebay also I got mine for 75 two days ago!!!!!!
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Post by: Gobble Gobble on December 14, 2008, 01:04:37 PM: Thanks for the tip. I'm actually new to Archery Talk and haven't done any looking around as of yet.

Ebay I have looked at for the sight I want, a Black Gold 5 or 7 pin "ignite" or "flashpoint". Currently have an older BG "montana"
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Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 14, 2008, 01:08:12 PM: I have a 5 and 7 pin ingnite, hands down the best sight for hunting
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: Jason on December 14, 2008, 03:46:43 PM: Quote from: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 14, 2008, 01:08:12 PM
I have a 5 and 7 pin ingnite, hands down the best sight for hunting
good sight, almost as good as a Spott-Hogg.
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: Antlershed on December 14, 2008, 05:42:16 PM: Quote from: Gobble Gobble on December 14, 2008, 01:04:37 PM
Ebay I have looked at for the sight I want, a Black Gold 5 or 7 pin "ignite" or "flashpoint". Currently have an older BG "montana"
I have the flashpoint and love it. Tonight, right at the end of legal shooting hours in the timber my pins were still glowing nice and bright.
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Post by: WonkyWapiti on December 14, 2008, 06:25:11 PM: I ended up going with the TT Pronghorn for my new bow. I'll tell ya how I really like it after a few weeks of slinging arrows with it.
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Post by: Gobble Gobble on December 14, 2008, 07:40:45 PM: There is a local dealer that sells Toxonics sights. There just as pricey as the Ignite and flashpoint. Anyone have a review of this brand?
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Post by: kingsalmonkllr77 on December 18, 2008, 10:58:08 AM: I paid less than a hundred bucks for my trophy taker extreme and it works good on my captain. I had the rest you speak of and had no complaints. I did see one similiar to the qad called the ripcord which I personally would prefer because of the design. I also seen the ignite and holy @#$t what a sweet sight that is and would have bought it instead of the sword if it was just a wee bit cheaper. The qad sat too low on my captain and the dropaway portion made a snap sound when it hit the riser. The allegiance had the clearance and so do most other bows. There are 2 different prongs for the qad and only one of them allows the clearance under the crossbar to allow use of high profile flethings or feathers. I pulled out the bar when I noticed the problem and it worked just fine. It is a great design for keeping your arrow ready but shop around, it seems the prices have alot of variances from store to store.
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Post by: Crunchy on December 18, 2008, 07:05:31 PM: The difference i see between an expensive rest, over a 100 bucks, and a not so expensive rest 50-60 is the adustment ease. I have a TT Pronghorn and love it. Cant be it for the price.
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: archery288 on December 18, 2008, 07:10:06 PM: Quote from: Crunchy on December 18, 2008, 07:05:31 PM
The difference i see between an expensive rest, over a 100 bucks, and a not so expensive rest 50-60 is the adustment ease. I have a TT Pronghorn and love it. Cant be it for the price.

That seems to be the true difference right there... And also, THE NAME! Your paying for the name at some point or another...
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Post by: Intruder on December 19, 2008, 10:45:32 AM: I've only shot a handful of different kinds. I'm using a Trophy Taker ExtremeFX Angled Slot. It's been great... would buy another.
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Post by: fc2038 on December 19, 2008, 07:01:02 PM: I bought a Qad ultra pro. Waiting for it to get to the house. Hopefully tomorrow!!! Got to set up that new bow so I can start shooting! :IBCOOL:
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Post by: Jason on December 19, 2008, 07:03:44 PM: Quote from: fc2038 on December 19, 2008, 07:01:02 PM
I bought a Qad ultra pro. Waiting for it to get to the house. Hopefully tomorrow!!! Got to set up that new bow so I can start shooting! :IBCOOL:
Congrats!! you'll be happy with it.
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 19, 2008, 07:27:45 PM: Quote from: Jason on December 14, 2008, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 14, 2008, 01:08:12 PM
I have a 5 and 7 pin ingnite, hands down the best sight for hunting
good sight, almost as good as a Spott-Hogg.

spot-hogg makes a good sight no doubt, but nothing is as bright as the ignite, not to mention the fact it automatically adjusts the pin brightness
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Post by: Maybee-R on December 21, 2008, 07:14:14 AM: I'm surprised no Limb Driver rest were suggested. Its the most accurate rest I have used in 25 years of shooting Archery. Vapor Trail makes it. Its has no effect on timing or letoff on your bow. Like the Whammy and Trophytaker rests do. Goggle it I think you'll like them.
Title: Re: Arrow rest drop away
Post by: fc2038 on December 21, 2008, 10:14:29 AM: Quote from: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 19, 2008, 07:27:45 PM
Quote from: Jason on December 14, 2008, 03:46:43 PM
Quote from: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 14, 2008, 01:08:12 PM
I have a 5 and 7 pin ingnite, hands down the best sight for hunting
good sight, almost as good as a Spott-Hogg.

spot-hogg makes a good sight no doubt, but nothing is as bright as the ignite, not to mention the fact it automatically adjusts the pin brightness

just picked up a limbsaver elite. Have it on the bow and went out in the backyard in the woods early in the morning and I was impressed on how bright it was. i really like it :twocents:
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Post by: Hoytstaffshooter83 on December 21, 2008, 10:21:45 AM: I have heard good things about that one, im sure its nice!!
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Post by: Bscman on December 21, 2008, 10:52:45 AM: I have a limbsaver drop-away and I really like it. Quiet and functional. Very smooth.

I just picked up a Limdriver (Vaportrail) for my buddies bowtech...that rest is amazing.
I'll probably replace my limbsaver with one. It contacts the arrow for a longer period of time than most traditional fall-aways, then drops extremely fast to get out of the way of the fletches. Very accurate and reliable design.
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Post by: high country on December 21, 2008, 10:18:18 PM: I know this much, in 1996 dan evans was working at an archery shop in spokane and was building fall aways from all the different brands for the customers of the outdoor sportsman. I called BS for a couple years before that cause I had the fancy mathews rest and was convinced that I needed to have launcher pressure and all the tuning mumbo jumbo from way back.......well you see what is going on today. for those of you that don't know dan is the owner of trophy taker and has been building these rests longer then anyone. that is why he gets my $$ now. funny, he used to make $8.00 an hour and begged people to buy into his idea.....claimed it would change archery forever. whoda thunk it.