Whisker Biscuit??

[Backstrap Bob]

I'm about to get my first compound bow for hunting and after doing some research I think I've decided to go with a whisker biscuit. I stopped by a pro shop to check out a bow I was interested in. (Didn't get to shoot the bow because they did not have a demo of that bow?? but that's another subject I guess.) While holding the bow and admiring it I was discussing some of the items I thought I wanted on the bow and when I mentioned the whisker biscuit I was strongly advised against it. He recommended a drop away.

Any thoughts on the whisker biscuit? How many TBHers use a biscuit?

Thanks for the input.

[scubasteven25]

Use it, love it. I'm just as accurate with it as I was with the drop-away on my previous bow. The bonus is the arrow doesn't fall or bounce off the rest. I still believe shot placement is key more so than speed or equipment. Just my .02.

[shaow]

mine made noise when pulling back spooked 3 deer before getting a drop away
great for targets not hunting

[kfd82]

I use one and have never been busted while drawing it, even with a hog less than 10 yards away.

I think the general thought is that the WB is good for "beginners" and most people move on to a drop away. I see no reason to move on, it works for me.

[jgard]

I have one on one of my bows and like it have not had any problems with it

[flyby]

Used to have one, won't go back. Noisy and hard on fletchings. New drop aways have the full enclosure and I've found my accuracy has greatly improved since going to a drop away. Using the QAD Pro and love it. Haven't tried any of the others.

[BDT]

I have used one for years, love it.

[Phdan]

I will use them as long as they are made. No better on the market in a tree or stalking.

[pazthru]

For stalking in cover it is great. Keeps the arrow where it is supposed to be during the stalk.
There is a way to adjust them properly and use the latest adjustable version.
I still have one on my "in the brush stalking bow" (6 years)

[Hawkins]

I have used them on my current bow and my last, never done me wrong.

[Hillary]

Hmmm.. I am not a fan...
I love the arrow containment that the WB gives, but I went with a QAD HD Pro Ultra-Rest. Best rest I have EVER used. Great for stalking because if you draw back and let it down the arrow wont fall... same containment concept, but you don't get noise.

[Low Fence]

Best hunting rest made. I use blaZer vanes, and will shoot arrow holes in the vanes before the WB hurts them. I also shoot GT5575 arrows and they make zero noise. Been shooting 4 arrow groups in a 3.5" circle at 60yrds. In fact at our 3D range a drop away rest has only placed once ALL year. Give em a try, I think you will love it.

[Traildust]

Nothing wrong with them at all....I used one for many years

Find the smoothest (slickest) arrow to help with noise and use blazer vanes.......that rest is bullet proof

[BowTechAssassin]

I have been using the WB for years, and haven't had any problems since I switched to Blazer vanes, a few years back. The 4" vanes I was using did get a little warped over time. There are ALOT of people that use them, they are fail proof, unlike fall-away rest. BTW I have a WB on one bow and a QAD Ultra on the other. I say go with whatever feels good and you can afford.

[Soapeddler]

I'm a newbie to bowhuntung as well. Bought a used bow with a WB on it last August.

2 Robinhoods, 2 deer and a hog over the last year including an 8 point at less than 14 yards, so noise was not a problem. I use feathers on my arrows, and they do get marks on them, but their flight has not been affected at all.

I like being able to have the arrow ready and not worrying about it falling off the rest.