Stabilizers info/suggestions

[MIHunter77]

What makes up a good stabilizer? Ive never used one before, what am I looking for? Things to avoid? Worth the investment?

[mobow]

What you want is a stab that will absorb vibration and noise. There are a ton out there that perform very well, but my 3 favorites are;

Carbon Impact Carbon Quatro
Fuse Axium
Simms S-coil.

Honestly, for 20 bucks, that S-coil is awefully hard to beat.

[PABowhntr]

Great advice from mobow but also keep in mind that stabilizers were originally utilized to help with balance and aiming. Your best bet is to find a place that will let you try some out with your bow to see not only which reduces the most vibration but also which helps balance your setup as well. A perfectly balanced bow or one with the ever so slightest forward "tilt" is usually preferable for most shooters.

[MIHunter77]

Alright another question for you folks here. I know Im full of them, its the curse of being self taught.

I see that stabilizers come in different lengths. How do I know which one is best for me?Why would I choose a 4" stabilizer over a 6" or 8" or even a 10" one though 10" seems like it would be more of a burden in a tree stand.

Ive never shot a bow with one thats why Im wondering what the advantage is.

Im sure if some of you saw my set up you'd be amazed that I can get deer, and almost all my tracks are under 100 yards.

[PABowhntr]

There are two answers to your question. One refers back to what I said in my previous post. A longer stabilizer, or a heavier one for that matter, might give you a more well balanced setup and therefore should promote better accuracy. Two, it is going to depend on your preferences. Personally I do not like to hunt with anything longer than 6 inches as I find it annoyingly gets caught on brush, etc...