I agree with rybo as far as hunting goes but as a long time 3D etc shooter I still prefer the feel and looks of one plus I love to lean my bow up against things like I have it leaning against the stair railings in the second picture. Rarely if ever will I lay my bow down. I like the looks of a longer stabilizer too. Example, BigJ's looks odd to me only because of my long history with lengthy stabilizers.[8D]