IMHO, because the rearward force of the arrow during launch is typically above the grip, theresulting torque has a natural tendency to rotate the bottom limb away from you and the top limb toward you. A heavier or longer stabilizer can indeedhelp compenstate. Is the bow supposed to drop forward? I'm not sure what conventional wisdom is but I prefer as little movement as possible. For target shooting I want to be able to hold the pin in the bull through and after the shot so I realy don't want the tip of my stabilizer rizing or falling through the shot. For hunting, I don't like a heavy or long stabilizer so I'm willing to accept more torque. Also, how you grip the bow can have an effect here. If you place your hand such that you lower the pressure point you can exaggerate the torque.