stabilizer question

[switchbacker]

i have a doinker on my mathews, and after reading some articles, it seems that all the rage is now to go longer, 8-12 inches. Is it common for someone to hunt with a longer stabilizer? Sure I want better accuracy, but it seems like it would be more of a hassle than a improvement, anyone use the longer ones??

 

[JayMc]

I use a 9" stabilizer for hunting, but used a 12" at times in the past. A short stabilizer doesn't really do a whole lot to stabilize the bow, it acts more as a vibration dampener. A longer stabilizer will usually help tighten up your groups.

The stabilizer on the bow in this picture is a 12" AEP :D

 

[richmanbarbeque]

Nice buck, Jay. I think it's time to go back. What say you?

 

[switchbacker]

does it seem to snag alot on the walk in?or in the treestand? ive got my eye on a octane i think is 10, so i may give it a whirl

 

[switchbacker]

good buck by the way

 

[JayMc]

Yeah right Rich :D

Switchbacker - it doesn't snag. I carry the bow by the string with the riser hanging straight down. My stabilizer now is a doinker a bomb 2" insert with a sims limbsaver screwed into it. It's 9-10" and kind of flimsy, but seems to be a good combo of stabilizer and dampener.

 

[switchbacker]

thanks im getting one today at bps

 

[Radar]

I have a 9" B stinger on one of my hunting bows and it works well to stabilize the bow .

 

[mathews338]

I have a 9" B stinger on one of my hunting bows and it works well to stabilize the bow .

i have a 12" B stinger on my hunting bow.

 

[BowGuy84]

I like heavier longer stabilizers...if not they don't stabilize. I'd rather not have one that a little bitty sims. I actually used mine to push down a small twig this year in order to kill a doe.