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Old 10-24-2014, 10:26 PM
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Was going to buy a stabilizer tonight. But, which one?? Theres so many to choose from.

What should i look for in a stabilizer? Are they specific to the bow? I have a mathews drenalin.

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Old 10-24-2014, 10:44 PM
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I shoot a 6" b stinger hunter xtreme and i love it
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Old 10-24-2014, 10:50 PM
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Screw a few different ones on and see if the bow balances way you like first.
And if you are happy with the weight of it. You may want a short and light one for hunting, or a longer and heavier one for target or 3-D.
Any of the Sims or Doinker type units with the vibration absorption systems are nice to use, and do what they are supposed to do.
It doesn't take long to acquire a selection of them, kinda like buying shoes.
I've got old Hoyt vented solid aluminum units, hydraulic units, and assorted Doinkers and Sims equipped units, they all worked, but each bow needs to be setup for your tastes and how it feels in your hands, at full draw and thru the shot.
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Old 10-26-2014, 12:28 AM
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I use axion stabilizers, because I can change the weights in the harmonic dampers to maximize effect. Has been very effective in both enhancing accuracy and eliminating vibration.
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I use axion stabilizers, because I can change the weights in the harmonic dampers to maximize effect. Has been very effective in both enhancing accuracy and eliminating vibration.
X2... the Axion come in Mathews LOST camo plus have the Mathews HS [Harmonic stabilizer] and Dampeners...plus they look very cool..

For my hunting bows I have the 3" and 4 " GLZ Gridlock or SSG pending on weight and balance of bow...

http://www.axionarchery.com/Products/Stabilizers.aspx

They really do work both for pin float and as a noise and/or hand shock dampener...most Modern hunting bows are quite with little hand shock so the benefits are really for stabiliziation to aid with pin float or better aiming...

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Old 10-27-2014, 08:07 PM
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Wow those are pretty sweet. Thanks for the advice yall.
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Old 10-27-2014, 09:11 PM
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I shoot a 6" B Stinger, it's black and green. They have lots of colors to choose from if that's at all important to you. More importantly they balance very nice. Can't really comment on vibration reduction cause my bow was awesomely quiet already
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Old 10-28-2014, 09:37 AM
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I shoot a 6" B Stinger, it's black and green. They have lots of colors to choose from if that's at all important to you. More importantly they balance very nice. Can't really comment on vibration reduction cause my bow was awesomely quiet already
Is there any where in Edmonton that sells B stinger? Or is it online only.
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Old 10-28-2014, 01:34 PM
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Is there any where in Edmonton that sells B stinger? Or is it online only.
I have a B - Stinger, I picked it up at Jimbows in Calgary. Depending on when you need it you could by from Jimbows when they open here.
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Is there any where in Edmonton that sells B stinger? Or is it online only.
Not too sure, I bought mine in Calgary.
If you have a particular size and color in mind you could call Calgary archery center and see if they have one or will order one from their supplier for you. Mine took less than a week to come in.

Id be happy to pick it up and mail it to you if you find one there.
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Old 10-29-2014, 10:20 PM
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Man i really appreciate that. Thanks for all the advice yall.
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