Any opinions on the Dropzone?

[Bakes]

Has anyone had the opportunity to actually shoot an arrow off the new Trophy Ridge Dropzone rest?

[bjkpharmd]

What else do they shoot off this rest?

[muddy]

Nonres

I've not actually tried one but am convinced that rest is going to be awesome. It's light, durable, quiet, and man, I want one. The price is pretty damn steep though. $125 off the website, man, that's A LOT for a arrow rest. I've been trying to talk them into getting them in at Scheel' but so far it's a no go. Let me know if you get your hands on one and how it works.

[Rackaddict]

I love my Trap Door. The new model for this year looks to be even better. The price is a little better, MSRP $89.95.

Hey Muddy,

I thought the Dropzone was pretty heavy ... you're right about the price too. That's A LOT of cashola. Personally, I like the Trophy Taker Shakey Hunter. It does the same thing and costs right at $70. I've also heard the Drop Zone has been having some technical difficulties ... the linkage coming apart in the rest, problems with the arm raising, etc. Just some things to ponder.

-Jody

[djhunter]

Makes no sense to me why anyone would spend $60 more on a rest that has more moving parts and a more difficult set up than the Trophy taker/Shakey hunter family. Ask the people that do the shooting for the shops around your area, bets are they will be trophy takers. It's the only rest I've sold that I haven't had ANY trouble with. Scouts honor.

Besides, the $60 you save can go toward an upgraded string where you can see some real improvement.

Djhunter

[muddy]

KANSAN - I wasn't aware of those problems. I just know what I've seen in several magazines and from Trophy Ridges (unbiased http://www.iowawhitetail.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ) website.

Djhunter - You're probably right with assuming that most proshop guys shoot the trophy taker. Not as complicated and it's reliabe. I know that most of us in the Coralville scheels are shooting T.T. rests. I love mine and would be hard pressed to change...but that doesn't mean I wouldn't accept a DropZone as a gift and give it a try!!

[muddy]

i had a chance to check one of these out at work. yes, they are prety heavy but man i think they can take a pile of abuse. it's a pretty simple set up and there's a spring that pushes the arrow launcher back down VERY quickly. after looking at this rest i want one pretty bad but they are EXPENSIVE!!! also, i don't know how they'll work on a TEC riser of the new hoyt bows, the wheel where the string pulls up the rest is directly in front/behind the riser. will ask some questions and post again.

[Ghost]

The dropzone raises the arrow very smoothly, quietly and drops out of the way on release very quickly. It may be expensive but I really like mine. The string will contact the tech riser on a Hoyt bow but I think you would have to shoot a lifetime to create any noticeable wear and in no way hinders a smooth operation.

[muddy]

glad to hear that it's working out for you Ghostie, i was begining to get worried. by the way, how's your grouping with that new bow??

[Bakes]

I picked up a TT Shaker the other day. I haven't had alot of time to shoot it but the intial 50 shots were excellant. Thanks guys for the info.
Nonres

[muddy]

nonres, your'e talking about a diferent rest, the Trophy Taker Shakey Hunter, we're talkin about the Trophy Ridge Dropzone. Not sure if you knew that or not!! http://www.iowawhitetail.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif