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fish-n-geek

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I currently hunt with an older Darton bow. I had it rebuilt last year, so new limbs, wheels, string. This year I switched to a quik tune rest and composite arrows. I've been looking at adding a stabilizer and am wondering what everyone thinks about whether they are worth it, and if so, what type/model. Considering one of the Doinkers, since they are supposed to be better at soaking up vibration.


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Deitz Dittrich Grand Master

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I cant think of a situation where a stabilizer is a bad idea. Many now days do help soak up vibration when can make your bow nicer to shoot as well as quieter and more balanced.

I suggest that you bring your bow in and try a few out befor eyou just buy one. Most pro-shops will allow you to do this and will help you choose the best one for you. I myself shoot a Doinker...but it may not be the best for your bow...

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The stablizer will take some vibration away from the bow and give some added weight to balance out your bow while in your hand.
I believe I have a vibracheck stablizer, nice one.
The best thing to do is head into a dealer, preferrably a shop that specializes in bows and they should allow you to try them out.
Pick the right one and you are set.

At least that is what I did when I was figuring out what stablizer to go with.

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My taxidermist asked me Thursday if I was a good shot with my bow. I told him my weakness was judging distance. I asked why and he said he can't get a good shot group. He said he was all over on the 3-D. I asked him if he had a stabilizer and he didn't so I ran home to get mine for him to try.

He shot the first 3 without the stabilizer.
First one went just above the heart.
Second one went back towards the stomach.
Third one went in the neck.

At this point I was wondering how he shot a 500+ bear with it.

I gave him my Doinker and he had all three shots in the heart area about palm size.

He couldn't believe what a difference it made. He noticed a lot less vibration from his older Jennings bow. He shot again and had the same result. He was going to town to get one that day.

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I bought a Doinker yesterday and shot last night. Definitely a noticed improvement. The bow is better balanced, and my arm doesn't get fatigued as quickly (no torque). I also started reliably hitting 5-6 shots in a row in a two inch circle.

Definitely a worthwhile investment for me.

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