Achieving consistent accuracy and optimum performance when shooting with a compound bow requires the bow to be properly stabilized. In this episode of Archery Fit—Ep.6—Mark and Anni look into the components that are essential in making a compound bow sure and steady.
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Overview of archery stabilizers
The first step in the bow stabilization process is to have the right stabilizers and counter weights. Stabilizers are parts of a compound bow that increase stability when shooting it. They help the archer hold the bow steady and reduce the kickback from the bow’s release. Counterweights are added to the stabilizers to increase the bow’s balance. In addition to stabilizers and counterweights, Mark and Anni also discussed the role of the grip, arm guards, and wrist straps in providing the best balance while shooting.
Types of stabilizers
Mark and Anni discussed four kinds of stabilizers suitable for compound bows. These are the pistol-style, the articulated, the side-arm, and the thumb release. The pistol-style stabilizer is designed to increase stability alongside the side arm and forearm, while articulated stabilizers are made to increase the bow’s balance by increasing the total mass and length of the bow. The side-arm stabilizer is an accessory made to support the bow’s front end weight, while a thumb release helps the archer effectively handle the bow.
Applying counterweights
Counterweights work by adding mass to the stabilizers. This increases the bow’s balance and decreases its vibration, thus increasing stability when shooting. Mark and Anni suggested a variety of counterweights suitable for different archers, including adjustable weight systems, embedded weights, and off-set weights. They also discussed the importance of balancing the bow correctly by adding counterweights until the bow has an equal amount of weight on each end.
Reducing noise
Finally, Mark and Anni discussed how the components of a compound bow can be adjusted in order to reduce vibration and noise when shooting. This can be done by lubricating the limbs, adjusting the modules, and installing a good quality string dampener. An adjustable grip can also help to reduce noise and vibration when shooting.
In this episode of Archery Fit, Mark and Anni explore the components of a compound bow that aid in its stabilization. They discussed the types of stabilizers, the application of counterweights, and tips on how to reduce vibration and noise when shooting. By following these tips and selecting the right components, archers can expect to achieve consistent accuracy and optimum performance when shooting.
"Archery Fit" Ep.6 Compound Bow Stabilization | Bow Life TV
Today I quickly run through how to weight your bow and touch briefly on compound bow stabilization. Every archer shoots differently, as a result each bow and shooter needs their own balance ratio. I set my balance ratio by observing how much pressure I put on the back of the bow. Essentially the harder I pull the more weight I need on the front bar. If you have a very light front bar on a high let-off setup and you pull hard on the backend of the bow, you will experience a train wreck. Your pin will simply float wildly and an accurate shot will prove very difficult to make. In this instance, you would need to add weight to the front of the bow stabilizer in order to balance the bow. On the other hand, if you are a very relaxed and static shooter like I am too much weight could cause the bow to dip periodically while aiming.
With Bee Stinger bow stabilizer weight systems you can really play with the amount of weight you have on the front of your bow. You can add weight ounce by ounce to your bow stabilizer until you achieve the perfect balance. When it comes to bow stabilizer weight and the balance ratio, analyze what kind of shooter you are first, then evaluate the weight you place on the front of your bow.
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