Tell me about feather rests

[threeunder]

What advantages do they offer as opposed to shooting off the shelf?  Are they mostly for use with bows that do not have a rediused shelf?

[macbow]

They definitely add some forgiveness to your release if not perfect.
They are sort of a cross between shooting off the shelf and a raised rest and side plae etc.

I tried one last year after shooting off Velcro for years. Don't plan to shoot without one again.

I got mine from TRAP. On here. Great quality.

[Fletcher]

My experience with them is pretty much the same as Mac's.  Most of my longbows don't have much shelf to start with but I really like them on a recurve.

They really help with a flat shelf, but work well on a moderately radiused shelf as well.

[damascusdave]

Feather rests can be expensive but worth it...I paid about 2500 bucks for the four I have...of course they did come with 1960 Kodiaks attached

DDave

[macbow]

[Drewster]

I have come to really like them on some bows.  Recently got a vintage recurve and had a bit of trouble tuning it.  Finally added a feather rest and WOW, amazing how much it helped the bow.
I've also restored several vintage bows that had them originally and they shoot really well.
I get mine from TRAP too.  Excellent quality.
Try one.  You may become addicted :-)

[Charlie Lamb]

Probably the most underrated and overlooked arrow rest in the business. Deceptively rugged as well.

[damascusdave]

People often ask how long they will last...three of my four 1960 Kodiaks have the original ones, one of which is pretty worn but still works well...the other bow has one of Trap's on it and it certainly appears to be even more durable than the originals

DDave

[BaldingEagle]

I have had one of Trap's on a Border recurve for the last four years and it looks almost new.  Really smooth on the recurve.  I am going to try one on one of my longbows.  If it works as well on the longbow as it does on the recurve, the feather rest will be the only one I use.

[Firstlight]

I have one  on a Gamemaster Jet.  After 10 years of shooting the bow (on and off) I replaced it last year.

I like the feather rest and I think it's more forgiving.

If you are at all thinking about trying one I'd suggest doing so.

I think you will like the results.  If not, it's a simple fix...

[Dan Jones]

Does anyone have contact information for Trap?  I'm interested in purchasing a feather rest.  Thanks.

[Mojostick]

Noisy if dead calm and deer within 15 yards.

[NC BowBender]

Are the turkey feather rests sold on 3 River's site still made by Trap?

[TRAP]

Originally posted by Mojostick:
Noisy if dead calm and deer within 15 yards.

I don't find them noisy at all

[TRAP]

Originally posted by NC BowBender:
Are the turkey feather rests sold on 3 River's site still made by Trap?

I sell rests to 3Rivers, Bear Archery, The Footed Shaft, The Nocking Point, Big Jims, Shaw's Archery, and Raptor Archery.

[jt85]

I think after reading some of your comments I will be trying one on my bow.

[dougedwards]

Not sure of the actual function of a feather rest or its advantage.  Does anyone have a picture of one?

 Doug

[NC BowBender]

I just ordered mine from Big Jims.

Here's a pic...


   

[dougedwards]

That looks very cool.  I think I can determine its function. Provides less friction because of less surface contacting the arrow and raises nock point which might be of some advantage for three under shooters.

 Doug

[Keefer]

I got two for my Howatts from 3 Rivers which are Traps..Best feather rest I ever saw ...Trap makes them with just a slight slant to keep the arrow against the shelf plate from what I see ...Makes the arrow stay put.I have a 59 Bear K special with the original feather rest which looks like Traps..