I'm trying to figure out how much I need one, or I guess more specifically how much I need to spend on a fancy one. Right now I'm leaning towards either a NAP Apache or Trophy Ridge Static. I've also looked at the B-Stinger Sport Hunter and would spend a few extra to get it if someone could convince me I needed it but so far it sounds like the extra cost is more for the name than anything. So what do you all think? It's going on a Bear Tremor and I'm a noob so I don't want to buy a huge expensive thing I don't need if I'm not taking 900 yard shots.
They work good for vibration reduction and holding steady, I got the 8" Apache and it works great for me.
The shorter ones only tend to reduce vibrations and not lend much in the way of stabilizing. In order for the concept to work in needs weight out in front of the limb pockets or the forward most point of the bow. So if your grip is further back into the bow your going to need a longer one to even notice any benefit. I have a 10" carbon from dead center archery. The carbon tube helps put weight out in front where it helps,without excess weight to lug around. If its just to stop vibrations I'd probably just and some limb shock to keep the weight down,but if you want it to "hold" better on target go with a longer more true stabilizer.
And in my opinion the static stabalizer os the ugliest stab on the market and would hunt or shoot without one be for i put one of those on. They make you bow look like crap ewwwwww there crusty man dont get one lol
I think it is worth it to spend on a good good. I have a 10" B-Stinger Sport Hunter and if I knew how much it would have improved my shooting, I would have bought it first and saved money on a new sight and rest. I went to my archery shop and shot 3 or 4 different ones before buying.
I used to think my stabilizer made the difference in my shooting in that it helped me be more accurate, then I shot without it. I think once you establish good form a stabilizer does not have that big of an effect.
For the majority of whitetail hunting and shots taken from from stands and blinds, think they are typically a waste. Now in open country, longer shots, windy conditions they have more of an application. However I can make an argument that the weight savings out weights the befits if any in respect to your shooting.
I don't need one to get rid of vibration, it helps in absorbing vibration leading to a quieter shot is all. I'm not a big fan of long stabs while hunting just seems to cumbersome jmo also shots are typically very close. For 3D shooting that's another story some guys have some crazy ones.
Try a heavier arrow once, I will send you one to try it makes a big difference. I believe in it enough to ship arrows one of the biggest returns on investment for a quieter bow.
Stabilizers are hard to pick in my opinion unless you go to a shop that has a good selection and try a bunch. One thing I always try to do is buy something that can be adjusted for weight, etc. It also depends on what the bow needs. If the bow balances pretty well without a stabilizer, then most likely a lighter weight one for just noise reduction will suffice. I personally use a B Stinger on my Experience. I played with the included weights until I found something I liked. Just experiment.
I like my 10" stabilizer from Shadow Stabilizers. Mine was around $40. They also have weights you can add on.
