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Old 02-08-2009, 05:26 AM   #1
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Default Best String Silencers?

In preparation for replacing the string on my Ally, I am wonding which string silencers would be the most effective? Other things to consider is speed loss, and longevity. Go with factory or after market?


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Old 02-08-2009, 05:49 AM   #2
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Old 02-08-2009, 07:27 AM   #3
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My FAVE silencers are Beaver Balls or other types of fur silencers-but they are not terribly practical on a compound. But they are by far the coolest!

I think the factory BT silencers work very well , but when they have worn out/legs have torn off, I usually replace with a Sims Leech- They work a little better and it's a PITA to take the string off and re-thread the BT silencers over the string. I like the look and durability of the catwhiskers like Russ mentions the best, but once Sims came out with the leeches I never used catwhiskers again- the leeches work better IME.
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Best as in long lasting? Most noise reduction? Least speed lost?

I think the best with all things considered are the Ultra Jax

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N2D, on my Allegiance, all I have is a stringsuppresser from MeanV. He'll custom make one to fit your bow perfectly....even the same camo.

When I first put it on, I also had leeches in the string as well. I shot it like this until one day the leeches started blowing off and noticed that my bow got significantly quieter without anything on the string! So I haven't put any of the junk back on the string since. Plus, I gained a bit of speed.

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N2D, on my Allegiance, all I have is a stringsuppresser from MeanV. He'll custom make one to fit your bow perfectly....even the same camo.

When I first put it on, I also had leeches in the string as well. I shot it like this until one day the leeches started blowing off and noticed that my bow got significantly quieter without anything on the string! So I haven't put any of the junk back on the string since. Plus, I gained a bit of speed.

Hit MeanV up for a suppresser. He'll fix you up right.
MM, It's funny but I hear that from a lot of guys. They say their bow is quieter with just a MeanV and nothing on the string than it was with a MeanV and silencers installed. I thought Ed had a MeanV, but I might be wrong. I have sent a few out

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Old 02-09-2009, 05:36 AM   #7
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Dan, I'm wondering if the reason they're quieter without silencers and only a supressor has to do with string oscillation. More weight on the string equals additional oscillation at the shot. Without it, the suppressor can do its job more efficiently. Just a guess...most of the time I have no idea what I'm talking about.
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Dan, I'm wondering if the reason they're quieter without silencers and only a supressor has to do with string oscillation. More weight on the string equals additional oscillation at the shot. Without it, the suppressor can do its job more efficiently. Just a guess...most of the time I have no idea what I'm talking about.
That's my thoughts exactly. I think it may also depend on positioning. Further toward the cams quieter with a suppressor, but are they even necessary? Most times I think not!

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How about a heavier arrow?
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N2D, on my Allegiance, all I have is a stringsuppresser from MeanV. He'll custom make one to fit your bow perfectly....even the same camo.

When I first put it on, I also had leeches in the string as well. I shot it like this until one day the leeches started blowing off and noticed that my bow got significantly quieter without anything on the string! So I haven't put any of the junk back on the string since. Plus, I gained a bit of speed.

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