ORIGINAL: mobowhuntr
You're arrow is getting a cleaner release from the string. W/out the STS, your string actually goes a little beyond brace, and then moves rearward (toward the shooter) to return to brace.....The tendancy is for the nock to have some rearward resistance on it at the point of release, again because of the string oscillation.....
BUT, when you install the STS CORRECTLY, your string comes to a dead stop at brace, and the arrow "snaps" off the string. A much cleaner release thus a couple feet per second faster......
I had that in my head, hope that makes sense the way I explained it...
Thanks mobow. I understand and i thought of that concept also. I guess the clean release of the arrow off the string overrides the extra forward push you would get if the string traveled past the brace.
You emphasized the CORRECT installation of the STS. In your experience, should the stopper be slightly touching the string or just off it. Ive moved mine around a little and the noise want affected. Currently i have it 1/8" off of the string.