Different Types of Arrow Rests
Posted: Thursday, September 17, 2009
by D Swain
The arrow rest is one of the most important pieces of equipment for any archer. It will enable you to draw and release without worrying about the arrow falling out of center-shot position. There are different types of rests that you can use. Here are a few of the most common types of arrow rests.
Drop-Away
Drop-away rests are often referred to as fall-away rests. Like their name suggests, they drop away at the moment of the shot. One of the advantages of using this type of rest is that it doesn't cause problems with fletching clearance. You shouldn't even have problems using helicals fletchings with this type of arrow rest. Shoot-through rests are similar to this design as they both use prongs to cradle the arrow. However, fall-away rests use large notches or better-designed prongs to eliminate the chance of the arrow falling out of position.
Containment
You really don't have to worry about your arrow falling out of position with a containment arrow rest. Some designs completely enclose the arrow, while others have three contact points. These rests are typically easy to tune and install. Many different types of arrows are compatible with this type of rest.
Potential damage to the fletchings is one concern when using a containment rest. Some containment rests will wrinkle the vanes or make the edges of the feathers ragged over time. However, this is only a problem if the rest was designed to make contact with the fletching. However, proper clearance can be tricky if the design doesn't make contact. The nock and fletching will need to be aligned correctly. It's usually best to use straight fletchin when using a containment arrow rest.
Shoot-Through
A shoot-through rest is one of the most common designs. This type of rest cradles the arrow on top of two prongs. At the moment of your shot, the spring-loaded prongs will flex down and forward to get out of the way of the fletching. Some designs have prongs that also spring back into position. This allows you to get another shot off quickly.
This type of rest is among the cheapest on the market. They're also easy to install. The average price is around $20.
One problem with this type of rest is that they are really only suitable for use with straight vanes. Helical and offset fletchings may provide clearance problems. Also, since the arrow isn't contained, it can easily fall off of the prongs. If your drawstroke is uneven or you're exposed to a strong wind, it could easily come off.
Pressure
There are also pressure rests. They're sometimes referred to as shoot-around rests. Only finger shooters use this type of arrow rest. Finger shooters have to deal with horizontal oscillation, so this rest will help limit that. The rest gets its name because it puts pressure on one side of the arrow to limit the horizontal oscillation. You can easily adjust the amount of pressure exerted on the arrow.
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