Monofletch Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I just bought some rear V stabs and mount. I was wondering if I am just waisting my $$. I have never used then before, but have read a lot about different set ups. My bow is a Pearson Advantage 29/70. 37 1/2" long and 7 5/8 brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyThomas Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 For some it's a personal thing. For on lookers; "So and so has one and shoots great. I gotta have one." If you'll look around there are some top Pros that don't use them. They do work, but one needs to try experiement to see what is needed. You're looking for the bow to "set" dead in the hand or for the bow to tip slightly forward at the top cam/wheel. Probably the hardest to figure out is the sides. Normally, one wants to override the extra weight of the sight, so more weight on the off side. The weight, side bar, can be tilted/angled to adjust the feel or offset. Off course, adding weight to the back, you may need to add weight to the front stab. The extra front weight can be only using a longer stab of the same weight you're using. For me, I have a 30" Cartel with add on/take off weights, 3 3/4 oz weights. My UltraTec does well with only the cap weight, 3/4 oz. My ProElite seem ok with 2 weights and better with all 3 in place. I used one side bar of 6 oz. on the ProElite and it felt good - I don't think it improved my shooting. Another shooters I know has 11 oz for his back side bar - side opposite of his sight. Another shooter has a 4 oz shaker on the left side - offsets his sight weight and works as a dampener. And be it as it may, weighting down the bow is the focus of many. It is not uncommon for a target bow to weigh 8 to 10 pounds, even more. Years back archery coach Terry Wunderle was competing with a hard recoiling bow. He worked with different stabs and side bars until he tamed the beast. Yep, he won and won a lot. Okay, I'm no pro and some may give better or more insight. What works for me may not work for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyThomas Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 More; Contact some of makers of stabs and side bars. They can help as they work with different bows to produce their product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 If they make you shoot better or feel more comfortable then yes they work. I don't like them because they make my bow way to heavy....but some folks like a heavy bow to steady themselves. It's all about comfort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okbwhtr Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 They help some I just bought some rear V stabs and mount. I was wondering if I am just waisting my $$. I have never used then before, but have read a lot about different set ups. My bow is a Pearson Advantage 29/70. 37 1/2" long and 7 5/8 brace. I personally just cant get use to them. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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