Besides absorbing shock and vibration, what other functions does a stabilizer serve?

Question:
Besides absorbing shock and vibration, what other functions does a stabilizer serve? How do you know which one is right for you and the bow you’re shooting?

Answer:
There are two other purposes. First, a stabilizer adds mass and inertia to the bow so it can’t be torqued as easily. The second reason is probably the most important one: bow balance. A bow’s center of gravity if behind the bow hand so it naturally wants to tip backwards if held with a very relaxed grip. Ideally, however, the bow will sit level in your hand after the shot or tip slightly forward. Normally, this can only be accomplished with a stabilizer.

The only way to find out which stabilizer is best for you is to take your bow with you when you go shopping and find out what weight works best. Typically, though, the heavier the bow the heavier the stabilizer required to balance it perfectly. Try to keep your hunting stabilizers 8 inches or less so they don’t become too cumbersome.

While stabilizers will help fine-tune aiming and follow- through for the most precise shooting, many bowhunters shoot accurately at common bowhunting distances without a stabilizer, so it is by no means a necessity.

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