Post by: blackpowderhunter on December 15, 2016, 08:22:00 AM
Not looking to spend as much as I did on my bow on a rest, but also looking for something I can take with to the next bow that i do buy.
Looking at the ripcord ace micro?
What do you all recommend in that general price range? What other features should I be looking at?
I do like the idea of a rest staying up on let down in case that needs to happen in a given situation in order to keep the arrow contained.
Thanks!
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 15, 2016, 08:40:31 AM
https://trophytaker.com/collections/arrow-rests/products/smackdown-pro-arrow-rest
Post by: blackpowderhunter on December 15, 2016, 09:14:28 AM
Take a look at the Trophy Taker rests. Very, very reliable (less internal moving parts than the Ripcord) and pretty reasonably priced. They have a great containment system, are quiet, and to date on both my bow and my partner's, have worked flawlessly for a handful of years. Myself and hunting buddy both had two separate bad experiences with the Ripcords.awesome thanks! ill give them a look.
https://trophytaker.com/collections/arrow-rests/products/smackdown-pro-arrow-rest
mainly was looking for first hand experiences.. you can only read so many online reviews.
Post by: biggfish on December 15, 2016, 09:21:15 AM
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Post by: Band on December 15, 2016, 12:11:24 PM
http://www.ebay.com/p/trophy-ridge-revolution-2-launcher-rest-red-green/1317669472?iid=391114906482&ul_noapp=true,true&chn=ps&lpid=82,82 (http://www.ebay.com/p/trophy-ridge-revolution-2-launcher-rest-red-green/1317669472?iid=391114906482&ul_noapp=true,true&chn=ps&lpid=82,82)
Post by: demontang on December 15, 2016, 12:31:05 PM
Post by: coachcw on December 15, 2016, 07:50:14 PM
Post by: JKEEN33 on December 15, 2016, 08:18:09 PM
I will be getting the ripcord ace micro adjust this coming year. It will make broadhead tuning that much better being able to use the microadjust feature. Amazon has it for around $120.
I bought this rest thinking the micro adjust would be nice too. The gearing is to big and clunky to do any "micro adjusting". Regret getting rid of the code red I had.
Post by: davk on December 15, 2016, 09:56:33 PM
Post by: Reidus on December 15, 2016, 10:50:44 PM
Quad ultra ! Money:yeah:
Post by: steeleywhopper on December 15, 2016, 11:03:48 PM
Post by: theleo on December 16, 2016, 07:15:12 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on December 16, 2016, 07:21:42 AM
Post by: lamrith on December 16, 2016, 09:39:49 AM
I have a QAD on my current bow and it works. I had one a few years ago on another bow and it failed, jury still out for me. One thing to consider is follow up shots, yes they happen and if they do they have to happen FAST and quiet. The QAD imho is not great for follow ups, doable yes by all means, but not optimum. the arrow just will not stay on the forks as you draw so you would have to nock, then flip the fork up to lock position to hold the arrow then hook release and draw. Completely doable, just something to keep in Mind.
With that in Mind I have seen the Trophy Taker that Phantom has, and it is the best of both worlds. Nice big cage to drop arrow shaft into, with a wide fork that will capture the arrow as you draw every single time. If I ever get tired of or replace the QAD it will be to one of those. It does not have a hold/lock up feature but the design of the cage and fork it is not needed.
Post by: JDHasty on December 16, 2016, 09:50:45 AM
Post by: blackpowderhunter on December 16, 2016, 11:17:02 AM
thanks for all of the input :tup:
Post by: davk on December 17, 2016, 10:08:46 AM
My last bow had a WB.With the QAD I dont have any problem with follow up shots. I never have my draw pull the rest when I practice so its pretty ingrained for me. The rest is going up when I move my hand off the arrow and go to clip my release. I would agree though that others can make it simpler to just throw the arrow in and go, but Im definitely not loosing any time.
I have a QAD on my current bow and it works. I had one a few years ago on another bow and it failed, jury still out for me. One thing to consider is follow up shots, yes they happen and if they do they have to happen FAST and quiet. The QAD imho is not great for follow ups, doable yes by all means, but not optimum. the arrow just will not stay on the forks as you draw so you would have to nock, then flip the fork up to lock position to hold the arrow then hook release and draw. Completely doable, just something to keep in Mind.
Post by: Jason on December 17, 2016, 10:47:48 AM
Hands down my QAD has been the best rest I've owned and has not let me down once in eight years. No problems with follow up shots either.
I never was a Trophy Taker fan, but I really have enjoyed using the smackdown pro, it was easy to tune, and has worked flawlessly.
The TR Evolution seemed like a gimmick to me when I seen it on the rack and I never would have bought one, but I bought a bow that had this rest on it. After shooting with this rest now for a couple months I can honestly say it's not a gimmick, it holds the arrow firmly, tuned easier than I expected, and I have complete vane clearance with blazers, if your looking for an inexpensive rest I think this is a great rest for the budget minded without sacrificing accuracy.
Post by: Hot Lunch on December 20, 2016, 06:05:29 PM
Post by: spin05 on December 22, 2016, 12:47:25 AM
Post by: JDHasty on December 22, 2016, 08:11:39 AM
QAD is the best
That is what I hear so often that I am inclined to believe it is true. As I posted above I have a Trophy Taker and like it just fine.
Post by: rtspring on December 22, 2016, 08:24:17 AM
Post by: lamrith on December 22, 2016, 09:02:58 AM
The Trophy Taker's have s small spring inside that will break. I would look at the QAD, Hamskea or the new AAE Nock On rest.Sighting a single spring as a con and reason not to buy a TT is a bit hypocritical imho. QAD has springs as well an inertial system so that they lock up to hold arrow but then drop when you shoot. If you nitpick TT for having a spring then you have to do the same for all the mechanical rests and then only logical choice would be a WB. My 1st QAD failed because of tumbler issue, current one is great and I love it, but they are mechanical just like TT and not fullproof either.
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on December 22, 2016, 05:11:21 PM
Post by: spin05 on December 23, 2016, 02:26:16 AM
Post by: Redbeard on December 29, 2016, 03:11:58 AM
I have a QAD and Smackdown. Like the QAD more. I'm not a fan of the limb cord. :twocents:
Post by: buglebuster on December 29, 2016, 06:56:32 AM
Post by: theleo on December 29, 2016, 07:29:15 AM
You can tie the cord into the down cable instead of running it to the limb.
I have a QAD and Smackdown. Like the QAD more. I'm not a fan of the limb cord. :twocents:
Post by: Redbeard on December 29, 2016, 08:28:23 AM
You can tie the cord into the down cable instead of running it to the limb.
I have a QAD and Smackdown. Like the QAD more. I'm not a fan of the limb cord. :twocents:
True. But you will have constant pressure on the cable. Not sure if I like the idea of that.
Post by: theleo on December 29, 2016, 09:47:13 AM
There's already constant pressure on the cable.You can tie the cord into the down cable instead of running it to the limb.
I have a QAD and Smackdown. Like the QAD more. I'm not a fan of the limb cord. :twocents:
True. But you will have constant pressure on the cable. Not sure if I like the idea of that.
Post by: coachcw on December 29, 2016, 12:37:10 PM
I just bought a QAD ultra rest HDX yesterday :tup:Now there's a smart kid. Did you get the American flag version ?
Post by: buglebuster on December 29, 2016, 01:33:06 PM
I just bought a QAD ultra rest HDX yesterday :tup:Now there's a smart kid. Did you get the American flag version ?
No, just black. Didnt have $40 more just for that lol
Post by: blackpowderhunter on January 05, 2017, 07:10:29 AM
What did you go with?I have a QAD on the way :tup:
I have a QAD and Smackdown. Like the QAD more. I'm not a fan of the limb cord. :twocents:
Thanks for the input everyone.
Post by: JDHasty on January 05, 2017, 08:25:37 AM
What did you go with?I have a QAD on the way :tup:
I have a QAD and Smackdown. Like the QAD more. I'm not a fan of the limb cord. :twocents:
Thanks for the input everyone.
I think you made the best decision. Not that I am not happy with my Trophy Taker, but the QAD seems to be just a bit better if those who have "tried everything" are to be believed.
Post by: Roperfive88 on January 05, 2017, 01:41:42 PM
I will be getting the ripcord ace micro adjust this coming year. It will make broadhead tuning that much better being able to use the microadjust feature. Amazon has it for around $120.
:yeah: I have the ripcord code red now and want to upgrade to the ace. The ripcord rest has been a good rest for me.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on January 19, 2017, 12:31:26 PM
Got a handful of shots with t and am really liking it. It took literally 5 minutes to install and tune. It is noticeably quieter on the shot than my smackdown was.
Post by: Jason on January 19, 2017, 12:42:38 PM
I just installed a qad hdx on my bow yesterday. It replaced a smackdown.:tup:
Got a handful of shots with t and am really liking it. It took literally 5 minutes to install and tune. It is noticeably quieter on the shot than my smackdown was.
Post by: blackpowderhunter on January 19, 2017, 01:19:33 PM
I just installed a qad hdx on my bow yesterday. It replaced a smackdown.i'm hoping to get some time this weekend to shoot and dial my sights back in.
Got a handful of shots with t and am really liking it. It took literally 5 minutes to install and tune. It is noticeably quieter on the shot than my smackdown was.
Post by: spin05 on January 24, 2017, 04:51:48 AM
Post by: Mossy on February 07, 2017, 05:06:15 PM
Post by: Jellymon on February 07, 2017, 05:31:12 PM
What's the difference between the HDX and LD? I assume size and weight but can't find that on their website
The internals are exactly the same and they work the same. Both have the lockdown feature, and both stay up if you let down. The difference is the HDX has the curved capture bar for more vane clearance, and a setscrew in the thumbwheel for micro adjusting the cord. The LD has a longer mounting bar. The micro adjust for the HDX cord is nice and why I pay a little more for it. But if on a budget the LD is a great option. I shot one for years without issues.
Post by: Mossy on February 07, 2017, 07:21:06 PM
What's the difference between the HDX and LD? I assume size and weight but can't find that on their website
The internals are exactly the same and they work the same. Both have the lockdown feature, and both stay up if you let down. The difference is the HDX has the curved capture bar for more vane clearance, and a setscrew in the thumbwheel for micro adjusting the cord. The LD has a longer mounting bar. The micro adjust for the HDX cord is nice and why I pay a little more for it. But if on a budget the LD is a great option. I shot one for years without issues.
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks for the info!
Post by: cowhorse on April 09, 2017, 09:58:13 AM