| Today it seems as though there are 100 different stabilizers on the
market all claiming amazing results. Three years ago I found the perfect
stabilizer for my Darton Maverick and have not come across anything better
since. I have bragged on my stabilizer time after time even after testing
dozens of other models. One week ago I received Stealth Archery's 8" Hunter
stabilizer and expected much of the same as I have seen from others. Instead,
my son and I stood in disbelief after the first round of testing. Read
on to find out why?
First, we will go over the basics of Stealth's new stabilizer. As mentioned
above it measures 8" in length, which is generally a little longer than
I like for my hunting bow. It is constructed from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum
and anodized with a flat black finish. The secret to this stabilizer is
found in its dual chamber construction. One side of the chamber is partially
filled with a proprietary liquid and the other a proprietary granular mix.
The reason for the two chambers is to absorb both high and low frequency
vibrations that are produced from your bow and attached accessories. Absorbing
these vibrations not only quiets your bow but also reduces any hand shock
that might be present.
For the first test I simply compared it side by side with my existing
stabilizer, which may I remind you has never been beat! This is where the
"standing in disbelief" came in. While setting up my bow for the test I
was bragging up my stabilizer to my son and telling him how not even the
newest stabilizers on the market came close to comparing to it.
Then I performed the test and to my amazement the Stealth actually made
my bow quieter than my unbeatable stabilizer (Jaw on floor). My son and
I easily heard the difference. Again and again I repeated the test because
it surprised me so much. Each time the result was the same - the Stealth
outperformed my former favorite! Not only that but it also made a noticeable
difference in hand shock.
To make sure there wasn't a catch, I decided to test my arrow grouping
compared to my current stabilizer. To do this I shot dozens of arrows into
my Cube target with both stabilizers attached to my bow. Not a problem,
the Stealth was up to the challenge. My arrow grouping remained unchanged
regardless of which stabilizer was being used.
All in all this is a wonderful piece of equipment. The only drawback
- its 8" length. The inconvenience of this length (bow will not fit into
my SKB bowcase while the stabilizer is attached) can be easily overcome
with a quick disconnect. Silence is worth more to me than avoiding a little
inconvenience. The Stealth is my new #1!
Design: 4.5 of 5
The performance displayed by the Stealth 8" Hunter proves the design
to be above average. If the 6" Hunter can duplicate this performance I
will own one of those as well!
Value: 4.5 of 5
At approximately $35.00 the 8" Hunter has an average price among equivalent
stabilizers. The performance however makes this a great buy.
For information on this or any other Stealth Archery products contact:
Stealth Archery
1921 Donald St
Lincoln, NE 68505
Contact: Jerry Sanford
Phone: (402) 325-6019
Web: www.stealtharchery.com
Email: jwsan@aol.com
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