I have seen the Shrewd IBO Hunter V-bar set up and was wondering if anyone has used one. If so, was it effective? I am using the 12 inch B-Stinger and I think a little counterbalance is in order. Plus, I'm thinking additional mass away from the riser will also help negate the torque issues I sometimes develop. Sling or no, I still want to catch the blasted thing!
I'm not sure if rules have changed, but IBO never used to allow v-bars in hunter class. It has always been a single front mounted stabilizer that extends 12" or less from the bow (including quick disconnect). The IBO site doesn't have rules posted right now, so I'm not sure if this changed or not since I used to shoot hunter class. I shoot open class and use a v-bar setup. I don't like the angle of the Shrewd block setup, but do use their side rods and front stabilizer rod. I instead use a Doinker Burly Bar for the v-bar block. It's a 40 degree out, 10 degree down. It's not adjustable, but I like it, I make adjustments with the weights on my side rods instead. I have used an adjustable v-bar (Shibuya) but found it to be a pain in the a$$ more than anything.......so it sits in the spare parts bin now. I use Shrewd's 7" Carbon Devibe side rods, and their 30" front stabilizer rod. I like them because their rods are VERY light, and I'm able to add the weight that I want using their modular brass weight system to fine tune balance. I believe I have 4 modular weights on my left side rod (opposite side of the sight), 1 weight on the right side rod, and then 1 weight on the front 30" rod. I get a completely neutral balance of the bow at static this way, it doesn't dip forward, back or to any specific side, and when the shot breaks it just jumps a bit forward. Remember, every bow is going to balance differently with a stabilizer setup. That's why I like the Shrewd side and front rods, because they are super light and you add only the weight you need to get perfect balance, I have been able to get that neutral balance with probably a half dozen different bows with the same stabilizer set just by adjusting the weights. Hope this helps!!
Thanks, That's the information I was looking for! I'm not sure if it is really allowed in the IBO Hunter Class either. That is the name Shrewd calls the complete assembly. Right now, my rig is very nose and somewhat sight side heavy. A neutral balance would be nice to achieve. Then I can really blame the poor shot on the loose screw behind the string (me). Thanks again!
