Stabilizer question

[gillzoo]

i'm new to bow hunting dose a stabiliser make a real diff should i use one and what would be a good one the use i am useing the pse brute 2007 65lb let me know wat u all think thanks

[Drifty]

I would first shoot without it. See how you go, then borrow one from a mate, or possibly the local shop for a "test".

Some people put them on just to add weight to the bow if its a light one to start with. Others to slow the shaking/recoil.

Try it out, see if you can notice the difference.

:)

[Wareagle]

I wouldn't shoot a compound without one, it will tighten up your groups, take some shock out of the bow, and makes it point better. Having weight out the front, helps control L-R minor movements.
As good as you will get for a hunting stabilizer, would be something like a 11.5" Doinker.

[johnno]

I use a "Simms S Coil" that seems to do the trick and my mate Rin uses a Diamond "wildthing" that also works really well...if you can get past the adult "stress reliever" look of the thing !!........:P:P

[RazorX]

A stabiliser is there to balance the bow and that's it. When the bow sits in your hand, it should naturally want to roll forward slightly. A stabiliser will help to balance your bow if it isn't already balanced.

Jase.

[NormGunston]

As Drifty said, try before you buy if possible, different stabs have their own unique effects with individual set-ups and archers. To answer your question, I did a comparison test using an entry level compound bow (a Reflex Gamegetter) with no stabilisation. I wanted to discover whether the bow's weaker qualities (which weren't so bad, they just reflect the price tag), i.e. hand shock, noise, imbalance, unforgiveness and tendency to not hold solidly on target could be remedied with a new toy I had just acquired. I put a Spot Hogg B-Stinger on it... and it was like shooting a totally different bow- the ringing sound had been halved and groups tightened up considerably. I was stunned. However, the B-Stinger, due to its cost, weight and length, would be the less favoured choice for many hunters, but is an example of what a drastic difference a stabiliser can make. http://www.spot-hogg.com/product_Bstinger.shtml
I use a good 'ol Sims S-Coil on a Mathews XT- not too heavy and much more practical moving through brush quietly and up in the tree stand.