i had two Primers on my PSE bows. they are light and quiet, tuned amazing and very reliable! i had the Trinity Hunter but it was noisy, not sure why. it was also pretty heavy compared to the Primer. no issue with the Primers and i just ordered the Epsilon launcher arm to try on the Primer.
I don't know why I don't just follow your recommendations from the beginning - I made the switch to Sirius arrows with a left helical (fletched myself), Magnus broadheads, bought some Huntworth clothing, and all produced the cliché "why didn't I do this sooner" result. But I have been putting off trying a limb driven rest because it was intimidating (not sure why) and what I had was producing decent results. Then I watched this review and finally went out and bought a Hybrid Hunter.... why didn't I do this sooner? I still have some tuning to do, but definitely a quieter rest and it "feels" like I'm getting better arrow flight. Set up was a breeze thanks to your videos and links for the knots. I only started watching your videos about 18 months ago, but they have been invaluable as I have gotten back in to recreational shooting. You have also been quick to respond to my requests for help. I don't want to be one of those guys, and I'm sure you get this a lot, but if you ever are looking for a place to hunt in NE WI, you're welcome at our camp. It would be the least I could do for all of the help you and your videos have been. Congrats on your Indiana buck!
I've expressed interest in purchasing a Bowtech SS34 at my local pro shop and I would like to pair it with a Hamskea rest. I was dead set on the Epsilon however, I may try the Primer for this build. My reason being, aside from being a slimmer, lighter rest, I'm hoping that micro adjustments would not be as necessary considering Bowtech's Deadlock. I'll cross that bridge when I get there, but the Primer has entered serious consideration for this upcoming build.
Your search is over. Limb driven is better than cable (I ran QAD for awhile without issue but that was before I started doing my own bow work) because they are easier to set up and tune and you can fix it in the field with no tools. Hamskea is the best but also give limbdriver by Vapor Trail a look.
I got two hybrid hamskey rest put them on my bows been shooting and noticed they are loud compared to other rest I had on my bows called hamskey and told them they are loud and anything I can do to quite them and they said no thats the way they are and that's all he said
Hey Nate Does the primer have the screws underneath the containment cage to adjust the pitch of whale tail like the hybrid hunter pro , trinity & epsilon?
I had the same same issue with it hitting my arrow shelf, reached out to hamskea after watching one of you other videos and they basically said bend the launcher arm or trim it down. they didn't offer any other solution.
I ordered one before I learned of the upgrade. It comes tomorrow but the vendor has both and didn't know which one I was sent. Can I tell if I got the newer model without opening packaging? what are the lengths of both mount arms?
Never mind, I got the old one. I'm sending it back and just ordered the Hunter for 1 dollar less! The primer is still to risky to buy with the old units still floating around out there. Lesson learned.
I personally love the spring system and prusik knot I usually use. The rubber dampener requires me to use the football clamp which I am not a fan of at all.
Too stiff. Not enough give like the spring and it causes (for me anyways) the knot to slip over time. My spring-ed Hamskeas don't have any slip to the knots whatsoever.
@@averagejackarchery I only knew because I lived within a couple miles of them during my time living in Colorado. I wasn’t shooting much then and only figured out later that they were just up the road. Sorry, I didn’t mean to put you on blast. Patiently awaiting my new V35.
I’m kinda disappointed in it. I can’t keep the guard on it. I have to take it off to get my center shot set. Or else it hits the riser. After an email to Hamskea I got a response telling me that “yeah prob need to remove it”! Seriously dude, that was the reason I wanted full containment. And it hits the riser Dean
i had two Primers on my PSE bows. they are light and quiet, tuned amazing and very reliable! i had the Trinity Hunter but it was noisy, not sure why. it was also pretty heavy compared to the Primer. no issue with the Primers and i just ordered the Epsilon launcher arm to try on the Primer.
I don't know why I don't just follow your recommendations from the beginning - I made the switch to Sirius arrows with a left helical (fletched myself), Magnus broadheads, bought some Huntworth clothing, and all produced the cliché "why didn't I do this sooner" result. But I have been putting off trying a limb driven rest because it was intimidating (not sure why) and what I had was producing decent results. Then I watched this review and finally went out and bought a Hybrid Hunter.... why didn't I do this sooner? I still have some tuning to do, but definitely a quieter rest and it "feels" like I'm getting better arrow flight. Set up was a breeze thanks to your videos and links for the knots. I only started watching your videos about 18 months ago, but they have been invaluable as I have gotten back in to recreational shooting. You have also been quick to respond to my requests for help. I don't want to be one of those guys, and I'm sure you get this a lot, but if you ever are looking for a place to hunt in NE WI, you're welcome at our camp. It would be the least I could do for all of the help you and your videos have been. Congrats on your Indiana buck!
Donate to this man for his archery shop! He deserves it guys
Shrink tubes a great idea thanks
I've expressed interest in purchasing a Bowtech SS34 at my local pro shop and I would like to pair it with a Hamskea rest. I was dead set on the Epsilon however, I may try the Primer for this build. My reason being, aside from being a slimmer, lighter rest, I'm hoping that micro adjustments would not be as necessary considering Bowtech's Deadlock.
I'll cross that bridge when I get there, but the Primer has entered serious consideration for this upcoming build.
Been using a very inexpensive Trophy Ridge HXL on my primary bow for years. Works great. Like they say: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Been researching Hamske recently. Being a new archer, it’s hard to know what’s good and what’s not. Thank you
Your search is over. Limb driven is better than cable (I ran QAD for awhile without issue but that was before I started doing my own bow work) because they are easier to set up and tune and you can fix it in the field with no tools. Hamskea is the best but also give limbdriver by Vapor Trail a look.
@@michaelswenson8399 right on I’ll check that out too. Thank you
@@michaelswenson8399 The disadvantage , longer cord ,easy to catch on brush .
Perfect timing. I was just searching on this earlier today!
Love hamskea
Just bought the trinity with a new bow string can’t wait to get out and shoot.
Looks like a good rest. I found I preferred Vaportrail Pro V instead of the Hybrid Hunter.
My local bow shop had to modify my primer rest for me. The whale tail was to long for my bow also. Otherwise I love it.
I got two hybrid hamskey rest put them on my bows been shooting and noticed they are loud compared to other rest I had on my bows called hamskey and told them they are loud and anything I can do to quite them and they said no thats the way they are and that's all he said
Hey Nate Does the primer have the screws underneath the containment cage to adjust the pitch of whale tail like the hybrid hunter pro , trinity & epsilon?
No, it does not. Another reason why I think the Hybrid Hunter is well worth the $25 upgrade.
I had the same same issue with it hitting my arrow shelf, reached out to hamskea after watching one of you other videos and they basically said bend the launcher arm or trim it down. they didn't offer any other solution.
Did you have a model that had all the "fixes" already? Shame. Like I said the Hybrid is well worth the extra $25.
I’m not 100% sure, I’m going to look at it again and see if I have room to slide the rest back a little and see if that helps
@@silentassassin1108 trim each side of the launcher with a grinder so it totally clears. I did mine. It's ok.
I ordered one before I learned of the upgrade. It comes tomorrow but the vendor has both and didn't know which one I was sent. Can I tell if I got the newer model without opening packaging? what are the lengths of both mount arms?
Never mind, I got the old one. I'm sending it back and just ordered the Hunter for 1 dollar less! The primer is still to risky to buy with the old units still floating around out there. Lesson learned.
Will the treaty rest work on Mathews VXR bow?
Yes. 100%
Do you prefer the rubber dampener and string clamp, or the spring & adjustment system found on the trinity?
The string damper works alot better then the old spring system. And it looks clean too.
The rubber damper AND the Trinity o ring lock works awesome. That string ball sucks when working on your bow.
I personally love the spring system and prusik knot I usually use. The rubber dampener requires me to use the football clamp which I am not a fan of at all.
@@averagejackarchery why cant you use the prusik with the dampener?
Too stiff. Not enough give like the spring and it causes (for me anyways) the knot to slip over time. My spring-ed Hamskeas don't have any slip to the knots whatsoever.
I thought they were in Colorado?
Yes, I misspoke. CO, UT. Mountain West. They're made in the USA. That's all I care about.
@@averagejackarchery I only knew because I lived within a couple miles of them during my time living in Colorado. I wasn’t shooting much then and only figured out later that they were just up the road. Sorry, I didn’t mean to put you on blast. Patiently awaiting my new V35.
No, quite alright! I misspoke. Did a Hot Shot release review prior and they are based in UT. Brain fart.
I’m kinda disappointed in it. I can’t keep the guard on it. I have to take it off to get my center shot set. Or else it hits the riser. After an email to Hamskea I got a response telling me that “yeah prob need to remove it”! Seriously dude, that was the reason I wanted full containment. And it hits the riser
Dean
That is a bummer.
Hmmm... Whale Tail!
Good video