whisker biskets??????????
#11
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: The South
Posts: 80
RE: whisker biskets??????????
i put a WB on my PSE Firestorm and im shooting better than my buddy with his $600 High Country with a high-dollar split-v, drop away rest. it shoots very true and consistent for me. i trimmed mine up and i' ve never checked speed, but the accuracy is still as good. i shot my first robinhood last sunday at 20 yards. i' m no pro and only 21 yrs. old, but definitely hooked on bowhunting. for hunting from a stand or wherever i' m saying its definitely accurate enough to get the job done.
#12
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Vincennes, IN
Posts: 273
RE: whisker biskets??????????
I put the drop tine model for carbons on my setup this year and I' ll never hunt without one again. I didn' t have to trim anything it shot fine right out of the package. Try it you' ll like it!
#13
RE: whisker biskets??????????
Jeff,
Out of curiousity, did you notice a speed drop before and after installing the WB on your bow? I have been telling folks that there is somewhat of a speed drop but that it is not significant in regards to trajectory or penetration (assuming all else is equal). The only time that we checked it we noticed about a 6-8 fps change in speed.
Out of curiousity, did you notice a speed drop before and after installing the WB on your bow? I have been telling folks that there is somewhat of a speed drop but that it is not significant in regards to trajectory or penetration (assuming all else is equal). The only time that we checked it we noticed about a 6-8 fps change in speed.
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 2,413
RE: whisker biskets??????????
I' ve played around with trimming different biscuits and cronographing the speed loss. On one trimmed biscuit, with slots cut, it gained 2 fps over a standard 2-prong rest. Speed loss with vary, depending on the fletching (number, type, length, degree of helical) and with the amount of bristle trimming. Anyone concerned with speed, can set it up for very little if any speed loss. The biscuit won' t last as long if you trim too much, but even then they have a very good lifespan.
#15
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SC USA
Posts: 1,434
RE: whisker biskets??????????
With mine untrimmed I was losing 5 fps with a full helical. I switched to a slight offset and am now only losing 2 fps . Also with the offset feathers I have seen virtually no fletching wear !!
#16
RE: whisker biskets??????????
On one trimmed biscuit, with slots cut, it gained 2 fps over a standard 2-prong rest.
How did you gain speed?...or maybe I should rather ask, Why do you think you gained speed?
#17
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Eastern PA USA
Posts: 1,398
RE: whisker biskets??????????
Frank:
I have no idea about speed loss. The only time I chronographed a bow (in the last 5 years) was when you helped me check Frankenstein. Well, maybe I have just forgotten, getting up there in years, ya know![&:]
I can' t believe that the speed loss is significant, but then I own a Bowtech that I have never had chronographed, so maybe my perspective is lacking something.[&:]
On a more practical note, I recently picked up a helical clamp for my Bitz, and some AAE Speed Flyte vanes. They are considerably lighter than the Bohnings, and seem to have held up well when I was able to shoot them. I am 99% likely to use that fletching setup on the ACC' s and play no more with arrows.[] It sure is nice to have broadheads fly laser straight on target from a rest that is so hunter friendly and practical to use. JMHO
I have no idea about speed loss. The only time I chronographed a bow (in the last 5 years) was when you helped me check Frankenstein. Well, maybe I have just forgotten, getting up there in years, ya know![&:]
I can' t believe that the speed loss is significant, but then I own a Bowtech that I have never had chronographed, so maybe my perspective is lacking something.[&:]
On a more practical note, I recently picked up a helical clamp for my Bitz, and some AAE Speed Flyte vanes. They are considerably lighter than the Bohnings, and seem to have held up well when I was able to shoot them. I am 99% likely to use that fletching setup on the ACC' s and play no more with arrows.[] It sure is nice to have broadheads fly laser straight on target from a rest that is so hunter friendly and practical to use. JMHO
#18
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Elk County Pa
Posts: 175
RE: whisker biskets??????????
I SHOOT A HOYT CYBERTECH WITH GOLD TIP 5575' S AND USE THE NEW DROPTINE QS WHISKER BISCUIT AND JUST LOVE IT I HAVE NOT TRIMMED MINE AND CAN SHOOT 3 ARROWS IN THE SMALL CIRCLE ON MY MORREL; BAG AT 30 YARDS, BY FAR THE BEST REST I HAVE EVER USED, JUST TO TRY TO HELP YOU OUT I HAVE USED NAP QUICK TUNES BODOODLES, TM HUNTERS ALL DIFFERENT KINDS MY OPINION IS THESE ARE THE BEST RESTS OUT THERE, HOPE THIS HELPS,
#19
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location:
Posts: 2,413
RE: whisker biskets??????????
How did you gain speed?...or maybe I should rather ask, Why do you think you gained speed?
#20
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Michigan (Whitetails & Muskies)
Posts: 129
RE: whisker biskets??????????
I love mine. One arrow falling off a rest and spooking a nice buck will make anyone want to try one.
I have never thought about trimming it. You say trim the string side only? I am shooting carbons through the full circle biscuit. Will there be any changes or re-sighting in? Of course I' ll try the target before hitting the woods anyway but now I want to try to trim it in mid season. Thanks for any advice.
I have never thought about trimming it. You say trim the string side only? I am shooting carbons through the full circle biscuit. Will there be any changes or re-sighting in? Of course I' ll try the target before hitting the woods anyway but now I want to try to trim it in mid season. Thanks for any advice.