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Old 05-29-2015, 09:55 PM
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Hey guys recently bought the Hoyt Ignite and I'm wondering what is the best stabilizer to use? What do I look for in one? And also any preferences on the wrist sling??
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Old 05-30-2015, 07:09 AM
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Depends on what your gonna be using the bow for a stabilizer suited for hunting out of a ground blind or tree stand is gonna be different than a target/3d stabilizer set up
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Old 05-30-2015, 09:15 PM
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I'd be going after moose and deer and elk....using a ground blind mostly ...
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Old 05-30-2015, 10:28 PM
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Hey huntress it really wont matter which one you pick. Just not to long for hunting 5-6"inchs anything around that. They all do there job, have you ever used one? If not id suggest trying one out at a pro shop lots of times people dont like it.
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Old 05-30-2015, 10:43 PM
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Okay awesome! I just got into bow hunting! So it's all new to me haha.
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Old 05-30-2015, 11:01 PM
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[QUOTE=huntress91;2850531]Okay awesome! I just got into bow hunting! So it's all new to me haha.[/

Ok great, just try one out. It may or may not make things better for you.
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Old 05-30-2015, 11:19 PM
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Thanks for the advice!
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Old 06-01-2015, 08:35 AM
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If you can try a couple it would be great...if not try a four inch with adjustable weight system...[I have several 4 "Axions on my bows like that]
they do make a differance in noise, stability in pin float, and can assist with follow thru...they really do make a differance...a really long or heavy one can be outstanding on the range ...but a hinderance in the field...

For a wrist sling...anything that will catch the bow if you drop it...something that was crucial with older bows as they would litterly jump out of a relaxed grip...

the sling should be very loose on wrist and there for confidence in a relaxed shot and follow thru...too tight and it can slingshot ot torque the bow making shots worst...

They dont have to comfortable as they are loose...use a material that allows easy and fast access or release to bow grip...

the Para cord braided are awesome as they are tuff, last forever..are stiff and flexible to allow fast access and reasonably inexpensive...they can be held on via Stabilizer, a simple bolt or in a Riser build in attachment like the APA bows...

Proper grip with a combination of sling and stabilizer make make a huge differance in groups and accuracy...

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I found a stabilizer that is a four sided picatinny rail which allows me to mount my POV cameras for self filming. This has been a great little find if you ever want to strap a go pro or other POV and even watch your arrows fly at targets. lots of fun and great point of view perspective.
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Old 06-03-2015, 06:59 PM
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I found a stabilizer that is a four sided picatinny rail which allows me to mount my POV cameras for self filming. This has been a great little find if you ever want to strap a go pro or other POV and even watch your arrows fly at targets. lots of fun and great point of view perspective.
Whats the name of that one?
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Anybody know of small scew on stabalizer weights? I want maybe a 2" addition to my stabilizer, that would help my follow throu I think.
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I like a 6"-8" stab. Something to absorb a bit of shock and has a decent amount of weight out front to help me steady my bow. I am shooting B-Stinger now, -also like fuse, doinker, ...

Go to a pro shop. They will let you try a few and see what you like

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Whats the name of that one?
here is one very similar to what i use but they also carry camo pattern and different arrangements for the rails.http://shop.xtremetag.com/xtag-4-tac...tabilizer.html
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here is one very similar to what i use but they also carry camo pattern and different arrangements for the rails.http://shop.xtremetag.com/xtag-4-tac...tabilizer.html
Then i use this to mount two cameras on my bow one pointing out and one pointing at me.http://www.campbellcameras.com/X_Tag..._II_Black.html
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Old 06-04-2015, 08:17 AM
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Anybody know of small scew on stabalizer weights? I want maybe a 2" addition to my stabilizer, that would help my follow throu I think.
There are litterly dozens of companies that offer add on stabilizer weights

Bee Stinger Products... http://www.beestinger.com/product-ca...php?pc=Add-Ons

Sims... http://www.limbsaver.com/product/aws...abilizer-node/

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/bow-...t-rods-12.html

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