stabilizers????

[PAbowhunter86]

At 3D and indoor shoots I have noticed that the more experienced shooters all have at least a 12" stabilizer on there bows. What is the reason for this?

I have a stabilizer but it is a S-coil and that is mainly for sound reduction. So depending on the answer I get I am think of buying a new stabilizer. What should I look for and any advice on brand name or helpful hints would be useful?

Thanks

[Southerngirl]

I want the my bow to hold steady when I'm at full draw, I also want a specific 'feel' to the balance of the bow, thus I prefer a long stabilizer but for me a rather light one with a weight in the end. Alot of people have different answers for why they shoot them. I hope they post up for you

I use a Posten. He makes very well made stabilizers, in lots of colors/ camo patterns with lots of weight adding options for a very reasonable price.

[MCH]

I have a Posten as well. I shoot hunter class so I have the short bar version.

I also use a B-stinger for competition. It is about 11 inches long with an 12 ounce weight at the end.

As a general rule of thumb, the more offset weight you can get without going overboard, the steadier you should be.

I can shoot for a couple of days with my Posten and then stick the heavier B-stinger on and its like night and day. My pins seem stuck to the center.

[Tony]

the length of the stabilizer depends more on the class you shoot. for people shooting Bowhunter class or BHFS they have to have under a 12 inch stabilizer. for those of us shooting Open class or AMFS we are allowed to use longer stabiizers.

the main reason is a longer stabilizer will help balance the bow a little more. but outside in the wind a longer stabilizer can be a real pain in the butt if its windy.

i prefer to have the weight of the stabilizer to the rear of the bow. this allows it to hold better for me.

for most hunters they prefer shorter stabilizers so they dont get in the way while in a treestand. if your going to compete at indoor target and want to use you hunting bow, then i reccomend that you use you same hunting gear. maybe turn the poundage down a little.

but f the indoor bug bites you, then get a little longer stabilizer and try it, see how it effects your shot. on my hunting bow i have a 14 inch stabilizer to hunt with. i find its a perfect combination for me.

as you can see i have a Simms Enhancer 2000 on my hunting bow along with a Bomar 11.7 inch stbilizer. this adds mass weight to my bow and allows it to hold rock steady.

but in this picture this is how i like my 3D and Indoor target bow stabilizer setup to be.

[Gator]

I shoot a 12" Posten also, MCH turned me onto these. I like it alot, and can tell a big difference when using it over my hunting Stab.

[Southerngirl]

It one of those things where you need to try a couple and see what you like. Go bug your buddies

[arrow32]

Shoot hunters class here and have an 11" stabilzer. We made down at the shop.

[Southerngirl]

Shoot hunters class here and have an 11" stabilzer. We made down at the shop.

details?? What did you make it out of?