aftermarket STS type systems
 

The STS system looks like it works. And afterall, FUNCTION before FORM. However, this looks similar to the string stops on the Mathews bows(functionality anyways) or the String stop on teh FredBear SQ32(mounts to the cable guard). Differences being in mounting location. I especially like the mathews version as far as aesthetics and even the bear version.

Does anyone know of an aftermarket string deadener/stop that mounts to the cableguard or limbs???

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bow guy i know sells em, well preaches there word so to speak. and i can tell the difference on bows he has with em, but they are pricy

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Elite's E-Suppressor looks way better that the STS.

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Were can i get some info on these systems. Rich

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Send STSman a PM .Not sure if Elite is gonna sell theirs aftermarket[&:]

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These systems work well. They do make a difference in the "after the shot" feel of the bow.
However I wonder about the abrubt "stop" of the string as it makes contact with the STS.
Now, let me say, I have an STS onmy Switchback XT so I'm not bashing it. But I'm still a bit leary of it after seeing some hig speed cam footage of a bow being shot with ans STS on it.

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I have been watching these for a while, actually Saunders Archery made this type of product years ago but they just never caught on. Here is a picture

I am not sure how well they really work, I have a Mathews with the string supressors & it does work fairly good at keeping the strings queit. I don't think it needs string silencers at all. I am sure the STS and the other products work ok, someday I will have to try one but I just feel they are over priced for what they are.

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I bought a Bear TRX when the SHOCK STOP system was first being used. I loved it and thought it was an excellent idea and worked very well. They just couldn't get the material down right though. I broke like 3 of them before I just gave up on it.

I have been debating an STS system for awhile but the string wear at the contact point doesn't thrill me and I hear people say the bow makes a "smacking" sound when it slaps the STS stopper.

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The STS system looks good but I agree about the "slapping" and string wear. They look like a half-fix. 2 steps forward 1 step back kinda thing. I'm thinking I like the mathews style better. any know of an aftermarket version similar to matthews?

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The facts are the facts! Once you've seen the slow motion footage of what occurs during the shot, you'll be running out to get an STS of your own. I can honestly say I shoot a Mathews Outback, with their string suppressors and a Bowtech Allegiance with an STS, and I even went to the extent of installing an STS on the Outback! It works that well!! Try one on your set-up, then remove it and shoot again without, more than likely, you'll put it back on for good!!!

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where can I see that footage..

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I got an STS System w/Bowjax on my 05 SB and i wont shoot with out it! It's a great gadget for your bow! the best $40.00 i have ever spend!

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I read somewhere on another board that they are planning on coming out with a new material for the STS that either doesn't wear as much or doesn't wear out the string...

...can anyone confirm that?

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I personnally don't see that it's needed or going to do that much for the cost. I just don't like it, but that's me, a crotchetty ole fart.

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I can't say anything about the smacking sound, mine doesn't seem to, but I can say that it doesn't wear the string. I have almost 10,000 shots on my new Constitution and no string wear, it has had a STS since day one.

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I'm gonna have to say that the STS has made my Patriot a better bow than it already was. The STS allowed me to remove my string silencers and the shot is really quiet with it (not sure that I hear the thump or not).

When I recently took my pro-slide off my Patriot and put it on my Tribute without an STS I instantly noticed the sight making noise.
I'm not sure if the STS was hiding the noise by reducing the overall bow vibration, but it's there on a non STS equipped bow.

BTW, my strings show no wear.