How many FPS do you lose with a whisker biscuit?
It’s been between 1% and 1.5% on most bows I’ve tested through the chrono. My youngest son’s bow at 20″ DL and 20# DW shows no percievable speed loss. Most adult hunting bows range between 2 fps and 4 fps for the brown bristle WB’s.
What is the point of a whisker biscuit?
A Whisker Biscuit is a patented arrow rest with synthetic bristles and a hole in the centre, to completely encircle and hold the arrow shaft in perfect alignment and allows feathers or vanes to pass easily through, so there is no fletch clearance problem.
How often should you replace a whisker biscuit?
I replace mine about every 2 years. If I shoot a lot, I replace it every year before tuning broadheads for hunting season. it usually isn’t too worn, but I feel better with a new one before I start getting ready for hunting.
Do whisker biscuits come in different sizes?
Replacement Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit Description Which size Biscuit fits your shaft? Small 0.28″ inner diameter fits Easton ACC, ST series (eg ST Axis), aluminium 1716 or smaller. Medium 0.32″ inner diameter fits aluminium 2018 or smaller, internal component carbon and 60 series carbon shafts eg PowerFlight shafts.
Why you shouldn’t use a whisker biscuit?
Here is the no fault logic to why NOT to use a biscuit. The arrow on a biscuit requires you to have a tighter full form after the shot because of the full encasement of the arrow by the biscuits bristles. This is why tourney shooters don’t use them.
Does a whisker biscuit affect accuracy?
It is true the Whisker Biscuit slightly reduces the speed and accuracy of your arrow. The whiskers can put stress on the arrow vanes, so you may need to re-fletch your arrows after multiple shots. A properly aligned rest will have minimal effect on the vanes.
How do I know what size whisker biscuit I need?
The small biscuit fit the old 1/4″ diameter carbon arrows. The medium biscuit fit the newer ICS carbon and 20XX or smaller diameter aliminium shafts. The large biscuit fit the 23XX aluminium and the fatter 22 series Goldtip carbon shafts. The extra-large biscuit is for the fatter carbon and aluminium shafts.
Is a Whisker Biscuit good?
It is true the Whisker Biscuit slightly reduces the speed and accuracy of your arrow. It’s worth noting the difference is so minuscule that most shooters won’t notice. The whiskers can put stress on the arrow vanes, so you may need to re-fletch your arrows after multiple shots.
Can you use a whisker biscuit on a recurve bow?
But I do occasionally shoot a modern compound bow with fingers, Whisker Biscuit, Berger button, sights, with plastic or feather arrows just fine. I believe that combo would work fine on a metal riser recurve bow, but may interfere with your sight picture if you shoot instinctive.
Are whisker biscuits good?
