Last year I did not use one. First year practicing consistently and bow hunting. I took two deer and felt I was right on most of the time when practicing. But I'm hearing more and more I NEED one to be more accurate. I thought it was a good idea if not for a little more balance, then the shock absortion. So I put on a limbsaver mini scoil. Seems to work fine. Bow is a little quieter but I was shooting a few inches lower for a couple of nights. I think it was just a mental thing as I am back on track now. Your thoughts on stabilizers?