I would say the simms stuff is the best stuff you can get for the money. You just can't go wrong getting it. Even if it doesn't make it quieter, or take some of the forward momentum out of the bow. It is still going to soak up some of the vibration and ulltimately be better for your bow. At sixteen or so dollars it is sort of like cheap insurance or something. And unlike a lot of archery gear that is iffy, a bit hokey, or even down right retarded, the simms stuff works. PERIOD! It's a proven fact. I would say the best inovation in archery in long time.

I broke a cable once on by bow at full draw and it exploded. The whole bow came apart. One limb went one way, the other went another way. Knocked me right on my but and bruised my face it came apart so hard. Then I have dry fired it by accident a few times since then. Didn't do a freakin thing to my limbs or axles. Didn't even knock any accessories loose. I think it was because of all the simms stuff on my bow.

As far a stabilizer, you really need to shoot with one to find out. And the particular type size will make a difference as well. Every bow is a bit different. The best thing to do is to find a shop that will let you shoot a few on your bow to see what you think. Or try a buddies or something. I personally like them and think they help, especially at longer distances.

Good luck,
Paul