Stabilisation is

Not a substitute
for Correct
Technique
Bow Movement
 Displacement
 Forwards, Sideways, Vertical
Bow Movement
 Rotation
Bow Movement
 Forward/Backward Roll
Bow Movement
 Rotation Around the Arrow Line
Bow Movement
 Rotation Around the Riser
Bow Movement
 Vibration
When is Bow Movement Important
 Before the shot

 During the shot

 After the shot

Effect on Arrow Flight
Effect After the Shot
 The archer anticipating rapid movement
before the loose

 Distraction of other competitors

especially indoors

 Wear and tear on equipment

Controlling Displacement
Weight ,Mass and Inertia
 Weight

 Mass

 Inertia
Controlling Displacement

 Static and Dynamic properties

Controlling Balance
 Centre of Gravity
Finding the Centre of Gravity
Changing the Balance

 Using Weight

 Using Distance

Half the weight at twice the

distance has the same effect on
balance
Changing the Balance
Changing the Balance

 Using Weight

 Using Distance

Half the weight at twice the

distance has the same effect on
balance
Controlling Torque (Rotation)

 Using Weight

 Using Distance

A Quarter of the weight at twice

the distance has the same effect
on Rotation
Rods, Weights and Risers
Controlling Vibration

 What is vibration?
Controlling Frequency

 A Stiffer or Shorter spring gives a higher

frequency

 A Heavier weight gives a lower

frequency
What causes Bow Vibration
 The Archer

 Limbs
What causes Bow Vibration

 The String

 The Riser
Reducing Vibration

 Friction

 Fluid or Viscous Dampening

 Hysteresis Effect

 Structural Effects
Reducing Vibration
Tuned damping
Conclusion
 Stabilisation is personal to the archer
(how the bow feels).
 Half the weight at twice the distance has
the same effect on balance
 A quarter of the weight at twice the
distance has the same effect on rotation
 Stabilisation is NOT a substitute for
good technique.
 Questions

Illustrations taken from

Controlling Bow Behaviour with Stabilisers
By Steve Ellison