Hunting Archery Equipment

Whether or not to use a stabilizer on your bow is really a personal decision. There are many very proficient archers who never use a stablilizer. However, there are many fierce competitors and well known hunters who do.

They were designed for a purpose (to give more balance to the bow and to diminish the vibration with each shot) and could, perhaps help to improve your over all performance. If money allows, I suppose the prudent course would be to try one and see if it is of benefit to you.

The length of the stabilizer is mostly personal preference as well. But remember, the longer they are, the heavier they are - usually. But with that said, you'll see stabilizers weighing just ounces or several pounds - of every length. Go for the lightest weight stabilizer you can afford.

The length of the stabilizer should really be based on the type of shooting you will be doing. For instance, a bow used for hunting should have only a short stabilizer (if you use one at all). Considering the time you will spend in the woods or around trees and bushes which could snag your stablilizer, choose what is easier on you. However, if your bow is used for target shooting or in competition, you would benefits from a long stabilizer (better balance).

So the bottom line is, use a stabilizer if you wish. It was designed to improve your experience with your bow. You must decided if it is a benefit for you or not. And the only way you're going to be able to do that is to try one for yourself.