Limb Savers vs Stabilizer
10-20-2002, 09:48 PM
#1
Spike
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Simsbury CT USA
Posts: 72
Limb Savers vs Stabilizer
As a new bow hunter, I'm just starting to learn about different bow set-ups and accessories. As I read about items to quiet the bow and dampen vibrations, I'm puzzeled by the option of limb savers vs a stabilizer. They seem to do the same thing, however, the limbsavers can be had for about $15, whereas a stabilizer looks to start at about $40. Should I be using either one or the other, or perhaps, both. Thanks in advance for your insights.
Ed
Ed
10-26-2002, 10:55 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Stockton NJ USA
Posts: 119
RE: Limb Savers vs Stabilizer
Ed,
You may not "need" either one. I bought a bow earlier this year that shot quietly and had no shock. My bow is not a super speed bow or a very light one which may be the reason I don't need the gadgets. The first deer I shot at (I missed) this season didn't hear the bow fire. I know that because all three of them kept eating as I reloaded.
The only noise I've ever had to address on my bows has been loose accessories and usually it is the quiver that needs tightening. My opinion is that you should do some experimentation starting with the arrows. Buy the heaviest arrow recommended for your bow's spine requirements ($7). If you need more silencing, try the limb savers, then try the stabilizer.
I personally resist buying accessories because they don't always live up to the hype. Most hunters have a box of archery stuff that they only used once. The only accessory I buy without hesitation are arrows, strings and replacement blades for broadheads.
You may not "need" either one. I bought a bow earlier this year that shot quietly and had no shock. My bow is not a super speed bow or a very light one which may be the reason I don't need the gadgets. The first deer I shot at (I missed) this season didn't hear the bow fire. I know that because all three of them kept eating as I reloaded.
The only noise I've ever had to address on my bows has been loose accessories and usually it is the quiver that needs tightening. My opinion is that you should do some experimentation starting with the arrows. Buy the heaviest arrow recommended for your bow's spine requirements ($7). If you need more silencing, try the limb savers, then try the stabilizer.
I personally resist buying accessories because they don't always live up to the hype. Most hunters have a box of archery stuff that they only used once. The only accessory I buy without hesitation are arrows, strings and replacement blades for broadheads.
10-27-2002, 01:07 PM
#3
RE: Limb Savers vs Stabilizer
It will depend on your setup. I have a Mathews FX and added the Sims Limb Savers and the Sims Modular stabilizer (I used all three modules). I had to experiment with the individual modules and wound up using all three.
My bow was already quiet but these additions made it even quieter but there was an additional benefit. The quieting was not the lone benefit. Since it significantly reduced the noise it also just as significantly reduced the vibration [which causes noise] and in turn tightened my groups immensly.
I' seriously consider adding both but experiment buy first adding the Limb Savers. Then if it needs more quieting vibration reduction, start looking into stabilizers.
I am a WELL SATISFIED user of both.
Bowhunter
My bow was already quiet but these additions made it even quieter but there was an additional benefit. The quieting was not the lone benefit. Since it significantly reduced the noise it also just as significantly reduced the vibration [which causes noise] and in turn tightened my groups immensly.
I' seriously consider adding both but experiment buy first adding the Limb Savers. Then if it needs more quieting vibration reduction, start looking into stabilizers.
I am a WELL SATISFIED user of both.
Bowhunter
