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Title: Rest opinions
Post by: flinger on May 13, 2011, 08:10:24 PM
so I am looking at putting a new rest on my bow ,want to get rid of the biscuit and go containment fallaway.So my ? is does anyone have any input or comparisons for the QAD ultra pro,and the ripcord code red. Those are the 2 that i am torn between,Pro's and cons of each would be appreciated
 Thanks
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: mallard79 on May 13, 2011, 08:26:55 PM
I dont know about the ripcord but love my quad! Easy to tune and have had 0 issues in the year that i have been shooting with it.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: yajsab on May 13, 2011, 08:30:39 PM
My friend switched from the Limb Driver to the QAD and likes it.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: bullcanyon on May 13, 2011, 08:32:32 PM
The nice thing about the quad is that it will stay up if you draw the bow and let down.  And it has the anti bounce thing going on.  Just make sure you set it up right or it will give ya fits.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 13, 2011, 08:45:22 PM
QAD!!!! I will NEVER own another hunting rest. :twocents:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: dreamingbig on May 15, 2011, 08:36:07 AM
Trophy Taker makes a good rest and it is bullet proof.  Their new smackdowns stay up at full draw.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 15, 2011, 09:14:20 AM
QAD is a great rest I have never has any problems with mine.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Lowedog on May 15, 2011, 09:20:13 AM
I have tried several different capture rests and currently have a QAD LD Pro on my Maxxis 31 and it is a nice rest but over the last 3 years this has been by far my favorite rest. 

http://www.newarchery.com/products/2-32/arrow-rests/quiktune-sizzor.html (http://www.newarchery.com/products/2-32/arrow-rests/quiktune-sizzor.html)

There is a slow motion video on the page.  I like the way it holds the arrow with pretty much no play and has complete clearance when it opens up. 
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Matt on May 17, 2011, 07:57:03 AM
I would go with the QAD.  You can have an arrow nocked and the rest in the up position and not worry about a thing.  As for the rip cords I have seen way to many of them launchers break.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Jason on May 17, 2011, 08:21:05 AM
QAD for sure, I have had an HD Pro for 3 yrs now with zero problems.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: micdude on May 28, 2011, 09:46:11 PM
Ripcord code red does everything the Quad pro HD does plus you don't have the felt wearing away on your forks that hold the arrow. At half the price, it has lock down, full containment and locks up so you can leave an arrow in it if you like.  :twocents:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 28, 2011, 10:10:54 PM
The only drawback imo to the code red is that it dosent have the wheel. On my qad I can cock it by using grip hand. Very quick. :twocents:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 28, 2011, 10:29:46 PM
Check out the trophy taker full containment models. They are sweet! smooth and no way for the arrow to come off! Many big game animals have fallen to mine and many more to come.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: brew on May 28, 2011, 11:30:11 PM
I've shot the trophy taker for over 10 years and love it.  as far as the "full containment models" make sure you check them out with the sight you have cuz my buddy has one and has some issues nocking his arrows without manipulating it around his hardware (sight box).  with practice you should be able to knock your arrow correctly without looking at it
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: micdude on May 29, 2011, 11:41:24 AM
I've shot the trophy taker for over 10 years and love it.  as far as the "full containment models" make sure you check them out with the sight you have cuz my buddy has one and has some issues nocking his arrows without manipulating it around his hardware (sight box).  with practice you should be able to knock your arrow correctly without looking at it

All he needed to do was move his nocking point.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: jechicdr on May 29, 2011, 04:47:22 PM
I have tried several different capture rests and currently have a QAD LD Pro on my Maxxis 31 and it is a nice rest but over the last 3 years this has been by far my favorite rest. 

http://www.newarchery.com/products/2-32/arrow-rests/quiktune-sizzor.html (http://www.newarchery.com/products/2-32/arrow-rests/quiktune-sizzor.html)

There is a slow motion video on the page.  I like the way it holds the arrow with pretty much no play and has complete clearance when it opens up.

 :yeah:
Bit on the expensive side though.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Lowedog on May 29, 2011, 05:46:31 PM
You can find good deals on ebay for them. 
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: bullcanyon on May 29, 2011, 08:16:57 PM
What he is referring to about the trophy taker is if you try and nock the arrow than pop it in the rest it won't work.  You have to slide it in through the rest than nock it.  And you don't want to move your nock point off center.  You will have tuning issues.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 29, 2011, 08:28:14 PM
What he is referring to about the trophy taker is if you try and nock the arrow than pop it in the rest it won't work.  You have to slide it in through the rest than nock it.  And you don't want to move your nock point off center.  You will have tuning issues.

They make a side slot and a top slot model. One of the two will work. My sight sits kinda low on my xforce but I got the side slot and I bet I can load it faster then 99% people out there shooting a bow. It comes with pratice you get use to it real quick and it's no slower to load then the other rests. I won 50 bucks at a running target shoot when a guy said I could not shoot the running target 2 times before it got to the bottom :tup: Shot my boar in NZ a couple weeks ago at about 30 yards and he took off on a dead run and before he got past 60 yards I punched him again :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: dkd253 on May 30, 2011, 09:13:13 PM
Go with the QAD- Yoy won't be disappointed.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: brew on May 30, 2011, 10:59:47 PM
I've shot the trophy taker for over 10 years and love it.  as far as the "full containment models" make sure you check them out with the sight you have cuz my buddy has one and has some issues nocking his arrows without manipulating it around his hardware (sight box).  with practice you should be able to knock your arrow correctly without looking at it

All he needed to do was move his nocking point.
that wasn't the issue......the problem was the sight ring was so big that he needed to insert the arrow horizontally to the string under ther sight box/through the containment housing to the string....he didn't have enough clearance to put it on the string otherwise....that seems like a pain in the arse to me....moving the nock point wouldn't have done any good
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Elk whack master on May 30, 2011, 11:38:57 PM
Quad HD!!!! 8) Last one you will need to buy. New string can be put on in minutes,instead of taking apart the cocking mech. :twocents:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: CallMeBigPapa on May 31, 2011, 04:57:55 PM
I just joined team QAD.  :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 31, 2011, 05:03:07 PM
I just joined team QAD.  :IBCOOL:

Now we just need you to drop that mathews and join team hoyt. :chuckle: I hear we have an opening... :p
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 31, 2011, 05:06:46 PM
I just joined team QAD.  :IBCOOL:

Now we just need you to drop that mathews and join team hoyt. :chuckle: I hear we have an opening... :p

The openings because someone found a better bow to shoot PSE! :P
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Button Nubbs on May 31, 2011, 06:18:47 PM
P.S.E.? Dosent that stand for piecea. shi+. equipment? Or was it pull. Shoot. Explode.? :P :chuckle:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Drifterat on May 31, 2011, 09:10:29 PM
The openings because someone found a better bow to shoot PSE! :P
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How about it BigPapa? You gonna head on down to Cabelas and try out the new XFarce?



I too am going to join the QAD Revolution soon. Quietest fall away rest on the market IMO.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 31, 2011, 09:48:55 PM
 :chuckle: I have worked in a few bow shops to be able to know the truth boys ;) Never seen a pse sent back in all the hours I have spent in one. Seen a few hoyts and had a monster blow up next to me a year ago :P No worries! I am a hoyt guy also I love my dorado :IBCOOL: But anything with wheels pse is the best and still the fastest :hello:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Lowedog on May 31, 2011, 11:03:13 PM
Their all good!  I wouldn't hesitate to own just about any manufacturer out there. 
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 31, 2011, 11:19:04 PM
amen brother, wait I do own just about every brand out there :chuckle:

Well currently14 bows and 10 brands :chuckle: I have owned more, here is a current list :IBCOOL:
pse,bear,pearson,hoyt,keller,elite,pro-line,jennings,alpine,browning

Same thing with rest I own 12 diffrent types of rests. I have my fave's of everything :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 02, 2011, 07:07:12 PM
I definitely recommend the QAD HD- I've had their lower end rest which was great but I absolutely love the Ultra-rest HD. I've put that thing through hell, snow, rain, and mud and it still works great.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: Gobble Gobble on August 05, 2011, 01:23:10 PM
I switched to a Quad ultra with HD, LD after switching to FOB's and pitching my vanes last year. I love the rest much easier to set up and tune than the NAP rest I had before. I feel spoiled with the full containment and not having to hold the arrow on the rest with a finger. Got a great deal on my new QUAD off ebay.
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: brianb231 on August 05, 2011, 02:11:43 PM
Code REd on on Destroyer and works great. No issues! Love it. paper tuned bullet holes in two shots.

Just my  :twocents:

But I am sure that QAD is a great rest as well.

Brian
Title: Re: Rest opinions
Post by: colockumelk on August 12, 2011, 03:54:15 PM
The only drawback imo to the code red is that it dosent have the wheel. On my qad I can cock it by using grip hand. Very quick. :twocents:

I can do the same thing with my grip hand with the Code Red.  You do it with your thumb.  Really, really easy to do.   :twocents:
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