stabilizer length

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  1. octhereicome

    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    i shoot a 7in doinker stabilizer and was wondering if i would be better off with a shorter or longer one?
     
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    headstrong Die Hard Bowhunter

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    For a hunting set up most people say to stay under 10"
     
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    Try a couple other ones and see how they feel. Some bows I like shooting better with no stabalizer at all.

    Sometimes its more of a weight thing than a length thing anyhow. Most bow shops will let you try out a few different ones to compare.
     
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    I use a 6 inch s coil limb saver
     
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    Personal preference
     
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    Does yours work just fine? If so there is no need to change it.
     
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    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    thanks everyone
     
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    its work fine...but ive never tried a dif. one on this bow so i wouldnt know if it was bad or good =[]
     
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    I like to keep the profile of my bow smaller. I don't even use a stabilizer on my 340. It adds more weight and most newer bows don't need them.
     
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    octhereicome Weekend Warrior

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    im thinking 2-4in stab but i may end up keeping the one i have
    i have a heavy heavy sight and i may need to make up for that a lil
     
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    Have you tried not using one? That z7 is a smooth bow
     
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    I have been shooting without a stab but added one today. Got to get on line and see if I can get more weight for it. I don't need it as far as vibration but it does help steady the bow and stop bow jump at the shot.
     
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    im going to today =]
     
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    ima keep a close eye on mine today and see if i even need one
     

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