The NAP Apache Stabilizer
- Despite its weird design, this stabilizer boasts 4.5 star reviews on Amazon, and ranks as one of the best stabilizers on the market.
- Comes in black or camo. Or course it is does. It would be weird if it did NOT come in camouflage.
- Note - I own an older and shorter version of the one shown above that is on one of my compound bows. I bought it because, at the time, the Apache Stabilizer had the best reviews on the market, and because I liked its weird shape. These days I usually use a Trophy Ridge stabilizer instead which has even better reviews (4.9), but looks boring in comparison.
The Axion Stabilizer / Carrying Handle
- This 2-in-1 model looks weird because it is both a lower center of gravity stabilizer, and it acts as a handle for carrying of your compound bow. (As if the regular handle wasn't enough of a handle.)
- Bonus - It is very short, making it easier to get around foliage.
The Beestinger Pro Hunter MAXX
- It has two Xs in its name. You know, to be different from all the other companies which stick XX or XXX in its name.
- It looks like a toilet plunger.
- Nothing says "weirdo" like the guy walking around with a toilet plunger stuck to his bow.
- The brand typically has 4 or 4.5 star reviews, despite most of their stabilizers looking like they were designed to unplug a plugged toilet.
- The design is an attempt to add more weight to the end of the stabilizer to maximize the shift in the center of gravity for the bow.
The Trophy Taker Quiver Stabilizer
- Oh look, another 2-in-1 stabilizer. Like that hasn't been done before.
- They stuck the arrows on the left side... For a right handed shooter the arrows should be on the right side so they can reach it easier.
- How is the weight going to be evenly balanced? Especially since the balance of weight will change each time you (awkwardly) remove an arrow from the quiver.
- The company "Option Archery" makes a near identical quiver stabilizer they call the "Quivalizer". Proof that more than one company thought this was a great idea.
The Golf Club Stabilizer
- Just kidding. Not a real stabilizer.
- Allows you to play golf while you hunt. Yeah...?
And somewhat off topic...
I came across the "Shoot Tech Systems Raptor Advance" compound bow while researching weird stabilizers. It looks like it belongs in a futuristic sci fi movie. Also, in keeping with the 2-in-1 idiocy, this bow also doubles as a slingshot... Because clearly what sci fi movie doesn't need a person carrying a giant and impractical slingshot that looks like it was designed by someone in the Aliens franchise. #Insanity!
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