Mini Review of Carter Whisper 2

Unscripted, mostly coherent clip I recorded that didn't make it into the ad Nausem video (which I'm editing and trying to get out tomorrow) but I felt it summed things up well about this release.
The longer video with all the context will be uploaded as soon as I'm done editing it.

[@olehemlock]

I just noticed you have Whalen Hookers on the wall. Just curious. What is the oldest release you have on the wall? Do you have any of the original Stanilawskis?

[@ajbholsters2035]

That's a good question. The oldest Stan on the wall is a SX2. There are a number of TRU Ball caliper-headed thumbs and a ST360 on the bottom right, and I have no idea how old they are. I have a few Carter's that go back to the 90's, I think (Hole Thing, BK Target, others made before the ITS system was developed.

[@caninphx]

I am interested in this release, but had reservations about it as well when I saw it on elkshaoes video. The Onnex clicker, I am really liking however! That release in size xl with the longer thumb peg/barrel you can buy is money.

[@ajbholsters2035]

Thanks for watching. Agreed, the OnneX is a tough one to beat. The Whisper 2 is a nice release. It's just missing a few things that would make it ideal for hunting. A release doesn't have to have a closed jaw and a lanyard hole, but it should have at least one or the other. I'll go over more details in my longform video. Hopefully I'll have it edited and published by the end of the day. Have a good one and thanks again for checking out my video 👍

[@drewolm]

One of the reasons I ordered this release was the open jaw. I'm coming from a index finger release with a open jaw and want that quick d loop hook up. Do not want to have to close the jaw manually, then cock the release. Do not want to thread the eye of the needle trying to get the d loop into some tiny slot on the release. My only reservation has been some reviews saying this release, even with all the magnets in place, is extremely "hot". Some said they it was so bad they sent it back. So, I guess we'll see.

[@ajbholsters2035]

I'd say the trigger tension adjustment ranges from "hair trigger" to somewhere in the mediums. Just like draw cycle, the perception of trigger tension seems to depend on what the archer was using before they tried the one they are reviewing. It is on the lighter side, and you get a lot of leverage on it with the thumb barrel sitting on the included trigger bar (which can make it feel very light). However, if you mount the thumb barrel directly to the trigger stem, you can make it feel heavier by reducing the leverage on it. It's going to come down to what you are used to using. Most index finger releases have what I would consider to be hair triggers (with some notable exceptions like the Carter Like Mike). So you might find the trigger to be heavy enough for your taste. Good luck with your purchase. I don't think you'll be disappointed.