RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

If the add ons don't feel good to you don't shoot them! there are plenty of hunters that do not like a stabilizer or wrist sling on their bows. Shoot what ou like & forget what everyone else is using!

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

With all these good opinions and some research ive done I think I am just going to leave it the way it is (besides cheap stuff like sims products). With a small budget I think my money would be better spent on other things such as clothing and etc. I rifle hunt as well so I cant put all my focus on my bow (although Im obsessed with it right now!)

Thanks for all the opinions, this is a great board;)

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

elephanthunter - glad you made the choice yourself! Sometimes it's best to use what you want instead of what someone else uses!

Good Luck this fall!

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

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

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

"Some stabilizers"?:D IMO todays stabilizer manufacturers have forgotten the true need for a stabilizer. It seems that their all about vibration dampening and nothing else. Years ago I could get stabilizers in all different lengths and weights , now the majority of the companys only offer two lengths (maybe) and two weights which seldom go more than 8 ounces.[&:]

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

IMO The bow stabalizer is just for that - to stabalize the bow - I kinda wonder about the quick connects and flexible stab. add ons. Doesn't the vibration occur ahead of the stab on the riser itself?

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

The biggest reason I use the short hunting stabilizers, is for balance. Many bows need a little weight in that area, to keep the bow from jumping too much on the shot. There isn't much we can do about reducing torque with a short stabilizer, but it can still be a very useful accessory.

Although none of these add-ons are absolutely necessary, many of us like to tweak our set-ups to get the balance and feel that we prefer. Few people prefer a bow with more vibration, more noise or more recoil on the shot. Some manufacturers are now realizing this and produce bows that are so good out of the box, that these add-ons don't do as much as they will when put on other bows.

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

A good stabilizer and cat whiskers is all I need but I shoot 2219s so the weight of my arrow soaks up most of the energy from my bow. The lighter the arrow the more vibration.

RE: Everyone Uses Them, But Are They Necessary?
 

Lots of today's bows are developing very large amounts of stored energy for faster speeds and greater kinetic energy, some of which is not transfered into some of today's lighter arrows. Heavier arrows do a good job of quieting any bow. Quote,, "more than ever required in the past" Limb Savers weren't invented back in 1960 but if they would have been available then,,, they would have sold lots.