It's been less than two weeks since I purchased my compound with sights &
release. I had used recurve and selfbow up to that point. I'm having to
re-learn the proper form for shooting this new set up (new for me anyway).

All those years of canting the bow have proven difficult to overcome. Twice
I have had the arrow slip off the drop away rest. The first time, I had not
realized it had happened. My arrow stuck in the wall to the right and above the backstop at the pro shop. Neither myself or Larry from the pro shop knew what caused my arrow to fly wild. It wasn't but a couple shots later when Larry noticed and stopped me before it happened again.
I am having a rough time re-learning how to shoot and having to remember
shooting this modern compound is totally different than shooting the old
recurve (selfbow).

I have been wondering if I should go to a wisker biscuit. I read good and bad
about them. Any suggestions ?

jim p.

WB is good I myself would go with a ripcord or QAD :peace:

does your sight have a level on it?

does your sight have a level on it?

:peace: :peace: :peace:
WHAT HE SAID!!!
:amen: :amen: :amen:

Originally Posted by quick draw
does your sight have a level on it?

My site is a Hoyt 3 pin with level - my rest is a Nap Quick Tune

I'm confident it will all come together for me in time. It's going to take practice, concentration and practice, concentration ...... :dizzy: At least I hope it all comes together.

For a old dog that is use to shooting instinctively with three fingers under - it's just odd and a lot to remember. Using a True Fire release on the loop, then remember to draw until the kisser is in the corner of my mouth while I look through the peep (large) - sight with the top pin (20 yards), then remember there is a level on the sight (which I keep forgetting). Taking a deep breath, letting it out - relax my fingers on my left hand holding the bow while holding the release and trying to not squeeze it to death, and squeeze the trigger. Oh, I forgot - tune out the noise around me. Whew ......

I'm making progress and gaining confidence the more I practice.

jim p.

If I were you I would use a wb.they are probably the least expensive way to get 'full containment' and its 1 less thing to have to worry about. Risking a dry fire or any type of 'misfire' because of the arrow falling off the rest aint worth hurting yourself or someone else!later on if your needs or wants change then make a change with a rest.hang in there, it'll get better!

I've been giving the wb serious thought Contractor for the reasons you have mentioned. I have read that when they get wet and freeze they are bad. I've also read where one guy sprays the whiskers with a water repelent like what you would use should you shoot feathers in place of vanes.
What wb would you recommend ?

The wife just ordered a 4/ x 6' heavy duty backstop from B.U.P. Archery. The heavy duty may be over kill as they say it will handle narrow shaft carbon arrows at 363' per second. For the extra $20.00 for the peace of mind, it's worth it.

jim p.

We don't have the freezing problems here in GA so i've never given it much thought, but I shoot the Quickshot with no problems but i'd only shoot a good 2" vane like blazers through it.

You could also try something like the Hostage rest. Full containment without fletching interference.

If you want the drop away, the QAD or Ripcord either one would work perfectly for you until you get your habits all worked out. The launcher itself is fork shaped and it has a containment bar to keep the shaft from falling off the launcher.

I started a wb , its a Carolina Archery Products. I had to go pull it out of my gunsafe just to check the brand. Its probably the cheapedt out there but it worked great. As far as freezing, I bet if you were to work it with your finger every now and then you'd never have trouble. Besides, if the wb is freezing,do YOU wanna sit still that long?

Besides, if the wb is freezing,do YOU wanna sit still that long?
Today 02:23 PM


I had to snicker after reading this. Years ago, it never bothered me but the older I get - you bring up a good point. I can picture it now ..... crunch, crunch then you spot him coming towards your tree. As you stand and start to take aim :doh: your stand is iced over, your bow is iced over, your feet start to slip and you ask yourself .......... WHY am I doing this :decision:

jim p.

Jim stick with what you have for now. Old habits do die hard, but you'll get there. I'm glad I always shot an upright bow, made that part of the switch a non-issue for me. Looking at that level should remind you.

Jim stick with what you have for now. Old habits do die hard, but you'll get there. I'm glad I always shot an upright bow, made that part of the switch a non-issue for me. Looking at that level should remind you.He's right and you'll get use to it And don't forget the level.:D

Thanks guys :wave: