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odom82 06-03-2008 12:56 AM

Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
Might be just a small detail and I guess I like details... I have had the same stabilizer for some time now. Got a new bow last year, Bear Truth, and want to replace my stabilizer... The only thing I do is hunt whitetail, out of tree stands most of the time. Any comments or help would be great..

MeanV2 06-03-2008 06:10 AM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
Stabilizers are definitely not all the same. The Octane, Stealth, and Doinker are some top choices.

The higher priced models are usually worth the money spent. Some stabilizers are just a weight and others are just vibration absorbers.

My best advice is go to a shop that has several choices and shoot as many as you can. What I like you might not;)

Dan

cynikalHC 06-03-2008 01:24 PM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
I have always used the S-coil. It's cheap and works fine on my PSE Firestorm. But doing like meanv says and going and trying a few out would probably be the best thing to do.

Swift Arrow 06-03-2008 02:54 PM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
I have the5" Carbon Express for only $20. I do not think it is worth spending that much more on one unless you are in a target league or something? The more expensive ones aren't that much better but it all depends on how particular you are.

I don't know man, it's your "buck", so you decide!

Good luck

Roskoe 06-03-2008 03:54 PM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
It depends on what you want a stabilizer to do for your set up. For purely dampening sound, I think the Limbsaver S-Coil work fine. Same material as in just about all other high efficiency vibration dampening devices on the bow. But for function, there is a lot of difference in stabilizers. What they do to the weight and balance of the bow, how far away from the riser the dampening effect takes place, etc.

PABowhunter4life 06-10-2008 08:26 PM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
I have tried just about every stabilizer on the market and I have settled on the Stealth Archery stabilizer. Not only do they balance out your bow perfectly but the 60/40 weight design makes the 6" version feel like a 16" version. If that wasn't enough the Stealth will kill ANY and ALL shock, noise or vibration that your bow may have!


If you check out Jerry's site at www.stealtharchery.com you'll see the video on there that shows you just how affective they are.

5 shot 06-11-2008 03:25 AM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
I really have been able to tell much difference in the various ones. Balance is probably the most noticable. A lot of the older deflex riser bows needed a longer stabilizer to balance the bow out but today I have been very happy with the S coil line as far as balance and vibration. They are also very inexpensive. Your best bet is to go to a pro shop and see if they will let you try several different ones.

stealthman 06-11-2008 05:26 AM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
Heres a pic of my Switchback with an 8 inch Stealth stabilizer on it!
I can guarantee you its a much more effective stabilizer than the light weight cheap stuff thats being sold as a stabilizer.;)



npockat32 06-11-2008 12:40 PM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 
Here's a pic of my new Octane stabilizer. I love mine!!



WVSPORTSMAN 06-11-2008 02:05 PM

RE: Stabilizers- All the Same?????
 

ORIGINAL: stealthman

Heres a pic of my Switchback with an 8 inch Stealth stabilizer on it!
I can guarantee you its a much more effective stabilizer than the light weight cheap stuff thats being sold as a stabilizer.;)


IF YOU MADE ONE IN G1 CAMO, I GET ONE;)


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