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What is a Bow Stabilizer?

A stabilizer for bow shooting is simply a weighted rod attached to the end of your bow, front or back. The purpose of the stabilizer is to aid in the balance of bow weight and to absorb hand shock and vibration at the point of release. The results are steadier aim, better feel, and a more consistent shot.

Compound bow stabilizers often feature:

• Internal dampeners or rubber parts to absorb vibration
• Weights that can be removed or switched out for balance
• Longer lengths for stabilization in target archery
• Small portable options for hunting

Regardless of whether you shoot target or 3D, a bow stabilizer offers increased comfort and remarkable performance.

How Stabilizers & Weights Work

Stabilizers and stabilizer weights for archery utilize the energy and balance of your bow to help control the shot when an arrow is released. When you release an arrow, your bow will generate vibration and movement in a forward direction. Stabilizers will help to control that energy by absorbing the extra movement and allowing the shooter to remain steady on the shot.

Here is how it works:

• Vibration dampening: Many stabilizers use rubber or shock-absorbing internal dampers that will absorb the shock from the release. Meaning less fatigue and or noise associated with your arm shock.
• Weight balance: For bow use stabilizers, by having the weight away from the riser, it lowers the bows center of gravity, allowing a shooter to hold the bow steady.
• Shot stabilization: Adding length or weight will create more resistance to movement, allowing you to keep the bow on target throughout the shot cycle.
• Tuning options: With add-on weights, you can adjust the front and rear balance of your bow to a custom feel, giving a shooter total control.

Whether you're shooting a compact compound bow stabilizer for a hunt or an extended target bow setup, stabilize and smooth out your shot for increased accuracy in all conditions.

Choosing the Right Stabilizer for Your Bow

If you are choosing a compound bow stabilizer (or stabilizer meaningfully for bow shooting), you should consider the following:

• Length: Longer stabilizers offer greater control over the bow; however, the longer stabilizer can be less mobile
• Weight: More weight can offer more stability; however, the stabilizer weight should be appropriate for your bow weight and style.
• Purpose: Hunting stabilizers are usually a short stabilizer made to focus on vibration, while target stabilizers are used to balance the bow
• Mounting compatibility: Make sure that the stabilizer will fit under the accessory threads of your bow

When tuning your system for practice or going to the woods for a bow hunt, the application of the right bow stabilizer allows every shot to feel a little more controlled.