What is the long stabilizer good for - Well it helps bring together the ASA and IBO rules, I don't like shooting them 3D all that much, But seriously it makes the bow somewhat more stable. I am partial to the Shrewd Precision set up, but I also just use an Okie Al tube, and don't find it any the worse. I like the look of the Shrewd scope also, but I shoot Super scope since I have them already I shoot the Super site By the same people, and I really like it, but find the quality not good enough to generaly recomend. If I was buying a new one I would probably go for one of the CBE units, the simpler the better. I haven't been able to practice enough to feel competitive in this class and am probably going to drop shooting it. There is broader comp in the pin classes where I live.