Which stabilizer?

Unless the stabilizer distributes weight out and away from the bow it's not a stabilizer. Many people think these short stabilizers are "stabilizing" when all they are doing is dampening some hand vibe.

10-12" stabilizers are good for hunting because they have enough length to help stabilize but not too long for the woods.
 
UTGrad said:
Unless the stabilizer distributes weight out and away from the bow it's not a stabilizer. Many people think these short stabilizers are "stabilizing" when all they are doing is dampening some hand vibe.

10-12" stabilizers are good for hunting because they have enough length to help stabilize but not too long for the woods.
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here we go ;)
 
I shoot an 8 inch B stinger on a High Country revolt, set up for hunting, and it is very well balanced. I am going to send you a PM with some contact info. as I have a shop in Dayton
 
UTGrad said:
Anyone care to explain why target rigs have long stabilizers? Are they doing it for looks?
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target stabilizers are long so they can add less weight and get the same desired effect . The further away from the bow , the less weight you have to add . I can put all thread and weights on the back bar location on my bow And get the same results as using my 16 inch back bar , but I would have to add almost 4 times the weight .
 
The ScubaCamper said:
How would I know if my bow actually NEEDS a stabilizer? Is there a certain "trick" to hone it in?
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"most" hunting stabilizers are just for sound dampening , if you don't have a stabilizer on it I would try it and see what you think . Most shops will let you try them out on your bow first .
As far as weight on your stabilizers , this is the rule I use . If you are dipping down below the dot you need less weight in the front . If your sight picture has no real pattern and "jerky " add weight to the front .
 
The ScubaCamper said:
Great info, thanks
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also , alot of people think that a stabilizer is supposed to just magically make your sight picture dead still . While this would be awesome , most people are not capable of doing this . What a stabilizer is designed to do is minimize and slow down your pin float . Your sight picture is gonna move some , so you have to remember to let it float and trust your subconscious while aiming .
 
I shoot a 4 inch s coil but i was looking more for sound dampening so i downloaded a sound meter and tested each one.....the 4.5" limbsaver one which i got my sound down to 69 dbs from 79 dbs with the stabilizers and linb dampeners....hoping for more when i add string leeches
 

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