Wrist slings and stabilizers

[Justin]

I was out shooting yesterday and decided to do a little bit of experimenting with my stabilizer/sling setup. First off, I started out with my standard setup - 6" Stealth Stabilizer and a Neet wrist sling. I have been very happy with this combo on my new Allegiance thus far, and it continues to work great. However, I always wondered if the leather strap between the bow and the stabilizer had any effect on the vibration dampening effect so I removed the wrist sling altogether. After taking a few shots without it, a few shots with it, and then a few more shots without it I really do think there is a noticable difference in the sound and feel of the bow overall. I would like to keep shooting without the wrist sling, but it just feels strange for some reason. I think it's all in my head though.

I also did some experimenting between my 6" Stealth and my 8" NAP Shockblocker 2000. The actual vibration and sound dampening qualities of both stabilzers are about equal, but I definitely have a much steadier bow arm with the longer 8" NAP stabilzer than with the shorter Stealth. At shorter distances (20 yards-ish) the difference is really negligable. However at longer distances (30-40 yards) my accuracy really seemed to improve with the longer, heavier stabilizer.

In conclusion, it looks like I might have to spring with the bigger Stealth and see what happens. I like the fact that I can get it in camo to match my bow.

So now has anyone else had any of the same experiences with the stabilizer and wrist sling, or am I just insane?

[hunter9022]

I used to think my stableizer wasnt really working when i had the leather in between the riser and end of the stableizer, but i cut out the leather that was in the way and it felt ten times better.

[PABowhntr]

Justin,

I have not yet tried that but to some extent I can see how it might make sense with some stabilizers and some setups.

Probably the simplest solution would be to cut out a section of the leather piece that the stabilizer attaches to. Cut out just enough to allow the stabilizer to mount to the stainless steel bushing directly. The rest of the leather piece would wrap around the outside circum. of the stabilizer.

Hope this helps.

[Sniper151]

Justin, A 10" to 12" stabilizer will result in a steadier bow hand and sight picture. The longer stabilizer will move the mass weight from the riser to the tip of the stabilizer. To balance the bow you may need to add light weight to the tip of the stabilizer. This will not only balance but also improve stability at full draw. As for the sling, if you are shooting without the sling and do not drop your bow, you are gripping or grasping the bow when the arrow is released. If you grip the bow before the arrow has cleared the rest the movement will change arrow flight. I use a sling and lightly touch my middle finger to my thumb. On a good release the riser will recoil slightly off my middle finger and I know it was a good release. There will be no hand torque at all.

[Arthur P]

If you just feel the need for a sling, you could use a finger sling. Make one out of a piece of paracord or an old shoelace.

[HNI_Christine]

Insane.

[TeeJay]

vote 2 for insane