This is a loaded question i know. But any thoughts on string stops? One better than another,do i still need any string silencers, accuracy. Anything you guys know would be a great help to me as I am setting up my first bow and on the cheap.( I know!! I know!!, but there are circumstances, I will upgrade later in better times) I have a Jennings Quadforce 60# 29in draw
You can build your own (for about $10). Or....you could shoot a heavier arrow and eliminate the need for one.
It depends on the bow, whether you may need one or not. I have one bow that I really don't need one on, regardless of arrow weight. It is very quiet and, while it is "quieter" with the string stop there is not that much difference and it really didn't need to be quieter to begin with. I have another bow where the string stop definitely help with the noise, even with a heavy arrow. Good advice on building your own but, if I were going to buy another one I would not buy a specific size string stop. One made for a specific bow. I would buy an adjustable one so that I could move it from old bow to new bow or from a bow not used for hunting to one used for hunting. Check these out - Norway String Tamer - I don't own one but I will if I need to buy another string stop. http://www.bowhunting.com/shopping/search.aspx?keyword=norway+string+tamer
If I was buying one I would get the CTA from Paradigm Archery...........it is spring loaded like a piston and it absorbs the force of the string for true decelleration........instead of slapping to a stop against a stationary rod. BowJax also has a patent filed for a gas operated piston type decellerator so I would guess this type will be the trend of the near future. The future of these devices will move towards being string "catchers" instead of the rigid string "stoppers" out there today. IMO
Not that there is anything wrong with "catching" but, why would "catching" be better than "stopping"?
My guess is there would be less rebound from the impact against the string-stop further eliminating vibration and noise.
I had thought of that but then thought of these downsides: If a spring were used it is possible water could get in there and maybe freeze. Not a big deal but no longer catching and could possibly make a big noise when then string hits it and it breaks free. Maybe a squeaky spring over time also. If a gas operated piston one is used it could possibly leak after time and be rendered ineffective. The piston could also freeze in place due to inefficent internal wear. The stationary string stops do not really have the potential for additional problems and inhibit noise very well depending on the bow. Just don't see how the catching type can be better than the stopping type. Maybe as good but not better.
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I don't understand string stops. If you preferred that your string not move, why the hell would you pull it back in the first place? That's retarded. I'm looking at my bow right now, and the string is stopped. What the hell would be the point in pulling it back? Then, you'd just have to let it go, hoping that it would stop again. I don't know. There's just too much guesswork and hoping that everything goes right. What if it never stops? What if your stop gets stuck and it stays stopped permanently? This is just too much. I can't agree with buying a special machine to stop the string. That's just stupid if you ask me.
