Bodoodle Arrow Rest FAQs
Q: How wide should I set up my rest fins on my Bodoodle?
A: Rest fins should be positioned to allow for adequate support of the arrow shaft, but still provide complete fletching clearance. If you are noticing marks or damage on your fletching, you may need to either widen the rest fins or reposition your nocks to provide full fletching clearance. See diagram below showing correct fletching orientation:
Q: What Bodoodle rests are good for finger shooters?
A: We recommend the Timberdoodle or the Pro 500 for finger shooters. The Timberdoodle has a rest fin on the lateral position of the arrow to provide some cushioning needed for a finger release. The Vernier adjustment capability on the Pro 500 allows the fins to be rotated so they will be in the correct position for a finger shooter.
Q: What can I do to decrease the noise from drawing my bow?
A: All Bodoodle rest models come with Teflon silencing “smoke quiet” tape included. This tape should be put over the ends of the fins to silence the noise when an arrow is drawn over the rest. Customers have also reported success using fingernail polish, moleskin, and shrink tubing placed over the rest fins. Whenever the silencing material wears out, it is time to replace it. Another good idea is to put some moleskin on any areas around where your arrow may bump the rest, so as to prevent the metallic clicking from spooking game. An accessory from Bodoodle is also the “Doodle Slicks”, which can also be placed over the fins to make for a silent draw.
Q: Is there an advantage of using Smoke Quiet Tapes over Doodle Slicks?
A: The use of Smoke Quiet Tape eliminates the need for retuning your bow after application. If you use Doodle Slicks, you may need to retune your bow. However, the Doodle Slicks last longer than the Smoke Quiet Tape.
Q: What is the different thickness of fins used for?
A: Rests come standard with .015 thickness fins. There are also .023 thickness fins available. Sometimes shooters feel they shoot better groups with a thicker set of fins. Other times, the thicker fins may be preferred by archers using heavier arrows (over 500 grains).
Q: What are the differences in the Speed Fins vs. the Hunter Fins?
A: Speed fins in .015 thickness come standard on Bodoodle rests. There are also Hunter Fins available; however the Speed Fins are more popular
Speed fins are narrower and offer better fletching clearance, especially with small diameter carbon arrows. One drawback of the Speed fins is that the arrows tend to fall off the rest easier.
Hunter fins are wider and cradle the arrow better, reducing the likelihood that it will fall off the rest when drawing. However, the drawback to these wider fins is that they do not offer as much fletching clearance as the speed fins do.
Hunter Fins
Speed Fins
Speed and Hunter Fins
Q: What about the different thicknesses on the Timber Rattler and Timber Rattler II?
A: The different thicknesses of the blades are also used for different weights of arrows.
For arrows under 325 grains .008 launcher
For arrows 325 – 425 grains .010 launcher
For arrows over 425 grains .012 launcher
Also, for large diameter indoor arrows with heavy tips, shooters have reported good results using 2 .010 launchers stacked together.
Q: Which Bodoodle is the best for target shooting?
A: The most popular rests for target shooting include the Timber Rattler and Timber Rattler II, Pro 500, Pro Lite and Pro Lite II, and the Game Dropper.
Q: Which Bodoodle is the best for hunting?
A: All models would be suitable for hunting, with the exception of the Timber Rattler and Timber Rattler II. It is used primarily for target and 3D competition.
Q: I need parts for my rest. How do I go about getting them?
A: You may contact us at the following to obtain replacement parts:
1211 38th Ave. W
PO Box 877
Spencer, IA 51301
800-555-2856
www.specialtyarch.com
Q: What is the difference between a regular rest and an “HP” model?
A: The HP indicates that it has a longer arrow shelf which provided the opportunity to have more of an overdraw. The HP is available on the following models:
Timberdoodle
Zapper