anyone ever use/heard of the STS
12-16-2005, 12:25 PM
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anyone ever use/heard of the STS
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I bought one lastyear but haven't really tested it out yet. I do know that I have removed my string silencers because it does make the bow more quiet.
I bought one lastyear but haven't really tested it out yet. I do know that I have removed my string silencers because it does make the bow more quiet.
12-16-2005, 03:32 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: anyone ever use/heard of the STS
They work great. They not only cut string vibration and noise but also stop the string right at brace height which prevents arm slap when you are wearing bulky clothing in cold weather.
12-17-2005, 11:12 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: anyone ever use/heard of the STS
Although mine is a home-made version I find that it does pretty much what is advertized. Whether you will see any advantages to one is dependent on how your bow shoots now.
If I got it right then you are shooting a Nova. In this case I honestly think you'll notice a difference in noise and vibraion reduction.
What the heck, you already have one, right? Might as well put it on and see for yourself.
If I got it right then you are shooting a Nova. In this case I honestly think you'll notice a difference in noise and vibraion reduction.
What the heck, you already have one, right? Might as well put it on and see for yourself.
12-17-2005, 04:13 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: anyone ever use/heard of the STS
I really like mine. No other string silencers needed, and after the shot, the bows just sits there in the hand, instead of "jumping" forward! I modified mine to make it fit inline with my riser, instead of beside the riser, makes for a cleaner install!
12-19-2005, 01:56 PM
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Giant Nontypical
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RE: anyone ever use/heard of the STS
Howler,
Can you post some pics? I've thought about installing one of these on my new Allegiance, but right now can't bear the thought of detracting from such a beautiful bow... Anything to "prettyit up" would be greatly appreciated!
Can you post some pics? I've thought about installing one of these on my new Allegiance, but right now can't bear the thought of detracting from such a beautiful bow... Anything to "prettyit up" would be greatly appreciated!
12-19-2005, 04:17 PM
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12-19-2005, 07:24 PM
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RE: anyone ever use/heard of the STS
I wonder what loss in speed may be caused by it. Also, it sounds unnatural at first glance. Is there any chance of eventual bow damage being the complete follow through of the string has been stopped dead it its tracks? Doesn't the string follow through help dissapate some of the energy which will now be transferred to the bow?? Believe me... I really don't know what I'm talking about... just some questions that jump to mind.
12-19-2005, 09:45 PM
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RE: anyone ever use/heard of the STS
Actually, some peopleexperience an increase in speed by using an STS. It has to do with the fact that after reaching brace (straight up and down), the string is actually slowing down as it goes further past. If a nock is somewhat tight, the string in effect "holds on" to the arrow, and robs it of a few feet per second. With the STS stopping the string right at brace, that doesn't happen.
And, as far as vibration goes, the STS has Navcom material at the end of it... thus absorbing some of that energy that otherwise would be transferred to the bow itself.
And, as far as vibration goes, the STS has Navcom material at the end of it... thus absorbing some of that energy that otherwise would be transferred to the bow itself.