How long do the STS stoppers last?

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:51 pm

So I did some shooting today with my Vortex to see how long the stoppers last.
The arrow was 385 grains chronied at 321 ft/sec with 44 strand string with one set of whiskers. I did not turn them at all. In 55 shots the bumpers are now showing a crack. So I am guessing they will last around 70 shots or so if they are turned periodically. Good or bad, I don't know. Any one know how much the replacements are?

Edit:I just noticed that the string was three turns too low and I should note that the area that hits the stopper was not served.

Fishn-Hunter · Post by **Fishn-Hunter** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:42 pm

Thanx Don good info, keep us posted, I am very interested.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:24 am

Hey Don how long do they usually last on your compounds?

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:27 am

Donno, I have several hundred maybe well over thousand shots on my Vulcan.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:31 am

I think I might put a STS or the Hoyt version on my Bowtech. If they make much of a difference.

tworr · Post by **tworr** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:58 am

There might be a slight increase in vibration or noise, but I've wondered if it would make a difference in having the bumpers a small distance away from the string when at rest. That way the stings uses up some of it's energy instead of slamming into the bumpers at full speed when set against the string.

Todd O.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:06 am

tworr wrote:There might be a slight increase in vibration or noise, but I've wondered if it would make a difference in having the bumpers a small distance away from the string when at rest. That way the stings uses up some of it's energy instead of slamming into the bumpers at full speed when set against the string.

Todd O.

They're meant to reduce vibration and noise...

tworr · Post by **tworr** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:24 am

TYE wrote:They're meant to reduce vibration and noise...

I meant away from the string might create more vibration and noise at the cost of adding life to the bumpers, but still less vibration and noise than without the STS.

I confused myself.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:34 am

TYE wrote:I think I might put a STS or the Hoyt version on my Bowtech. If they make much of a difference.

You can also try Meanv at HNI

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:36 am

tworr wrote:
TYE wrote:They're meant to reduce vibration and noise...
I meant away from the string might create more vibration and noise at the cost of adding life to the bumpers, but still less vibration and noise than without the STS.

I confused myself.

You're got me confused also lol.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:36 am

Boo wrote:
TYE wrote:I think I might put a STS or the Hoyt version on my Bowtech. If they make much of a difference.
You can also try Meanv at HNI

I'll take a look.

8up · Post by **8up** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:25 pm

Boo, I emailed Dan (MeanV) last night I think his stoppers might be a bit different rubber so maybe they will last longer on the crossbows. I know his work great on the verticals.

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:41 pm

Great, let us know. I sent a PM and have not heard back yet.
Just ordered some Hortons and Hoyts as well.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:08 pm

Horton and Hoyt what?

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:10 pm

TYE wrote:Horton and Hoyt what?

Stoppers/bumpers Tye.