Another "STS" related item...

I was rather intrigued with the new AEP version of an sts-type of device. Unfortunately they don't have it on their website, but at the bigger target shoots they have slow-mo video at their booth of their string suppressor.

The STS uses a rubber stopper that the string runs into on the shot at or around the brace height.

The AEP version uses two rubber "nubs" that are offset from being directly inline with the mounting rod. This lets them absorb a lot more string travel energy as they can flex more freely as opposed to one that mounted in-line with the rod. Pretty cool slow-mo video to watch if you get the chance to see it.

I bought one to try out, but at the moment I don't have a hunting bow to try it on. I'll get some pics of this thing up later today or tomorrow so you can have a peek at it.

And Nunzio (owner of AEP) has recommendations of how much of a space to leave between the supressor and the string- he does not recommend putting the device right up to the string at brace. His findings are that better performance is achieved leaving 1/2"-3/4" of space(depending on the bow). From slow-mo video he claims that this space lets the string travel forward a bit before contacting the rubber giving a better and more consistent release of the nock from the string.