Looking for opinions: Hamskea Hybrid Hunter Pro or Trinity Hunter Pro

[HandgunHTR]

Hey all. My nephew is going to need a "new" bow next season so I will be handing down my Revolt and getting myself a Core SS. I have been using a Vapor Trail Gen 7 on the Revolt, but that rest will be going with the bow. I am looking at the Hamskea rests for the new bow and like the features of both the Trinity Hunter Pro and the Hybrid Hunter Pro. To me, it seems like the only difference between the two is the micro-adjust capability on the Trinity.

For those of you who have used one or the other, what are your thoughts/opinions?

 

[billysmals]

I have used the Trinity for a long time. Used it on my Revolt before moving to a another bow and used the Hamskea Epsilon. I have not used the hybrid hunter pro. I guess it comes down to how much you value the micro adjust? I wanted it and used it as it helps setting things up to make smaller more precise adjustments. It isn't a must have though. The trinity is a tank. It's straight bullet proof. I would easily buy it again if in the market for a limb driven rest. The epsilon is good as well, it's a lighter Trinity, but it costs more. If you can find a used trinity you can get them for a good deal. I replaced the trinity for a QAD on the Revolt because I wanted to go back to a cable driven and the ability to raise the launcher for stalks.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

They’re both well-built, very robust rests. The Hybrid could probably survive being stepped on by a buffalo, and the Trinity could survive being stepped on by an elephant. Hamksea offers micro-adjust as a $20 upgrade on the Hybrid BTW.

 

[htlt_surfboards]

I have the Trinity and have zero complaints about it. The arm that sticks out and holds the actual fold down rest part is significantly beefier on the trinity. I also think micro adjust is a must have if your going to be shooting broad heads.

 

[OR Archer]

Both are solid choices. Only consideration with either is fit on the bow. They’re not exactly as compact as the epsilon so there are some bows they just don’t have clearance to mount.

 

[AnnualRye]

Hybrid hunter pro. I went back to it from the Epsilon. I just don't need micro adjust. It's simple, robust and reliable. Set it, and forget it.

 

[HandgunHTR]

Thanks, everyone.

Micro-adjust is not a necessity for me as I just set my bow to square, put the rest where it needs to be and then tune my arrows to the setup, rather than make changes to the bow to shoot a pre-determined arrow. It is a take-away from the Ranch Fairy method without the extreme FOC and super heavy arrow part. I do the same for my rifles, so why not do it for my archery set up? It has worked with multiple bows so far. I am also "blessed" with a 29.5" draw, so I can get away with a bit heavier of a setup without a huge sacrifice in speed.

I also don't mind not having the launcher up as long as the rest encapsulates the arrow, which both do.

My current rest is limb driven and I don't have any problems with it. My previous one was cable driven, and again, no problems, so I don't really put a high value on limb vs. cable driven.

 

[sndmn11]

We have a few epsilons and one trinity. I despise the epsilons and really like the Trinity. I'd look at the Primer or Everest before the Hybrid. If I were buying new today, I'd get the cheapest of the three that has the scooped launcher vs flat, and rebound damper vs spring.

 

[BrushmtnRed]

I dont know if your shop will let you try both of them before you buy either, but on certain bows the hybrid hunters cage will hit the back of your hand, not too bad more annoying than anything. The trinity has the second bearing, therefore a metal housing extending out to house it. That issue goes from annoying to slightly painful on extended shooting sessions. Thankfully this is only certain model bows and it’s pretty simple to figure out!

 

[bowhuntercoop]

Epsilon only for me. The best combo of all the rest they make Imo.