FOLLOW THROUGH by RamRods Archery

Installing a stabilizer isn't difficult—but a few simple mistakes can affect performance, make your equipment harder to use, or even leave you scrambling at a tournament. In this video, we cover five quick setup tips that every archer should know to keep their stabilizer system secure, clean, and performing at its best. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:05 Tip #1 – Check the Stabilizer Taper Dir...

If you're setting up side rods for the first time, you may be wondering where they should point—and whether changing their angle actually makes a difference. In this video, we cover the basics of V-Bar or single side rod angles, how they change your bow's center of gravity, and how those changes affect both aiming and bow reaction after the shot. Chapters 00:00 What V-Bar Angle Should Yo...

What length stabilizer extension should you use on your recurve bow? Your extension moves the V-Bar and side rods forward or backward, changing the bow's center of gravity—and that can have a noticeable effect on how your bow aims and reacts after the shot. In this video, we break down what a stabilizer extension actually does, how extension length affects your bow, and how to choose a good s...

If you're new to archery, you may have wondered: what are those long rods sticking out of competition bows—and what do they actually do? They're called stabilizers, and they play an important role in how a bow aims, feels, and reacts during and after the shot. In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down what archery stabilizers are, how they work, and why different archers use differe...

QDC vs Screw-In Stabilizer Mounts: Which Should You Choose? When choosing an adjustable V-Bar or offset mount, you'll typically have two mounting options: a traditional screw-in connection or a quick disconnect (QDC) system. But which one is actually better? In this video, we compare both mounting styles, explain the advantages and tradeoffs of each, and help you decide which option best fits...

If you're setting up a recurve bow with a V-Bar, you'll eventually need to decide between using a traditional screw-in eyebolt or a Quick Disconnect (QDC). Both options work great—but each has advantages depending on how you shoot and how often you assemble your equipment. In this video, we compare the two systems and explain when each one makes the most sense. 🏹 Shop RamRods products:...

Choosing the right V-Bar is one of the most important decisions when building your recurve stabilizer setup. Should you choose a lightweight, simple fixed V-Bar, or an adjustable V-Bar that gives you maximum tuning flexibility? In this video, we explain exactly how each type works, the advantages and disadvantages of both, and which one is the better choice depending on your experience level and t...

Not sure whether a straight Quick Disconnect or a down angle  Quick Disconnect is right for your bow? In this video, we explain the differences, the advantages of each design, and how changing the angle of your front stabilizer can affect your bow's balance and feel. We'll cover: What a straight (0°) Quick Disconnect does What a down angle Quick Disconnect does How lowering your stabiliz...

Rapid fire questions with Estonian compound archer, Meeri Marita Paas! From shooting her bow to shooting a camera, Meeri joins Joe and Maddie from RamRods Archery to share a little bit more about the life of a professional archer.    00:41 - When did Meeri first pick up archery?   00:50 - She shoots HOW MANY arrows in one session?  1:05 - Favorite background music for training 🎶  1:31 - What is t...

How do the best archers in the world actually set up their bows? In this episode, we sit down with elite compound archer Meeri Paas to break down her exact stabilizer setup — including lengths, angles, weight distribution, and the philosophy behind it all. We go beyond just numbers and get into what really matters: How to create a slow, controllable aiming pattern Why pulling your sight in one dir...

What happens when a perfect score… isn’t perfect anymore? In this video, we break down the experimental 11-point scoring system tested at the 2025 World Cup in Antalya — where hitting the X-ring earned 11 points instead of 10. The goal? Create more separation, reduce ties, and make compound archery more exciting for both athletes and spectators. But did it actually work? We dive into real match an...

Most conversations about target compound equipment revolve around specs — bar lengths, stiffness, total mass weight, and numbers. This conversation is about what actually matters when you’re shooting. 2024 Paralympic Champion Jason Tabansky joins Joe and Maddie from RamRods Archery to cover:     How weight distribution affects execution and hold      Front vs back weight tradeoffs on a compound se...

How does Dutch compound archer Sanne De Laat set up her bow? In this interview, she sits down with Joe and Maddie from RamRods Archery and walks them through her stabilizer lengths, angles, weight stack, and more. Sanne has a unique set up, featuring two side rods and the occasional 3D printed dinosaur at the end of her long rod!  If you’re interested in learning more about her training philosophy...

Compared to target archery, field archery sounds like a whole new beast. How did Slovenian compound archer Staš Modic get into it and how is it different from target and 3D archery? In this video, he sits down with Josh and Joe from RamRods archery to talk about maintaining good technique and gauging distances.  If you’re interested in learning more about his recent Bronze Team Medal at the 2025 W...

What length stabilizers should you use on your compound bow? How much weight? What angle? And how do you balance everything for a perfect hold? Top international compound archer  Staš Modic of Slovenia breaks down everything you need to know about setting up a great set of stabilizers on your compound bow.  If you’re interested in learning more about his experience in field archery and his recent...

World Cup medalist Staš Modic talks to Joe and Josh from RamRods Archery about his most recent Bronze Team Medal at the 2025 World Championships in Gwangju, Korea. He breaks down everything about the Slovenian Men’s Compound Team from how they determine their shooting order to dealing with nerves on the very last arrow.. Staš has been on the Slovenian archery team since 2011 and is currently ranke...

An ounce or twenty. How much does mass weight affect your shooting? The perfect amount of mass weight will vary from person to person. More often than not, people shoot with too much weight. In this episode, we will take you through the steps to properly test weight. Give yourself a few days of training to find an optimal weight stack.  Check out the full article! https://ramrodsarchery.com/pages/...

Finding the perfect balance. If you haven't balanced your stabilizers, it could be the reason why you're missing out on a few points. The good news is you can put aside a shooting session and get everything sorted out. Whether you need to add or remove a few weights or widen your V-Bars, this episode is going to take you through a step-by-step process to get you to a solid set up.  Check...

Have you ever seen all of the length options when it comes to stabilizers and thought to yourself, "Maybe I should just shoot barebow"? Maybe not, but it doesn't make it any easier to choose a rod with 6 different lengths.  When you start browsing for a set of stabilizers, it's easy to get overwhelmed when you can pick between 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30 inch rods. How much differen...

If you don't know which RamRods stabilizer to pick, hopefully we can get you started in the right direction.  There's a few factors to consider when getting a set of rods. Are you new to the sport or are you a seasoned archer? Do you shoot recurve, compound, or a little bit of both? In this episode we take you through all of the stabilizers so that you can feel more comfortable when it c...

A great stabilizer can come in different shapes and sizes. The only thing that matters is that you pick the right one for you .  In this episode we break down the ins and outs of what makes a great stabilizer. How often are you thinking about wind efficiency, stiffness, and vibration damping when it comes to your set up? It sounds more complicated than it actually is, and once you get an understan...

From the RamRods archives!  World Cup Finalist Maximillian Weckmüller talks with RamRods Archery owners Joe Fanchin  and Josh Smith about his stabilizer setup,  what helps him dig deep on those tough days and why we should pay attention to the work behind the scenes. Max is a member of the German recurve archery team and is ranked top 15 in the world. Get to know Max! Check out the stabilizers tha...

From the archives!  World Cup Finalist Maximillian Weckmüller talks with RamRods Archery owners Joe Fanchin  and Josh Smith about his stabilizer setup, what helps him dig deep on those tough days and why we should pay attention to the work behind the scenes. Max is a member of the German recurve archery team and is ranked top 15 in the world. Get to know Max! Check out the stabilizers that Max sho...

From the archives! Las Vegas Shootout Silver Medalist and Olympian, Nicholas D'Amour talks with RamRods Archery owners Josh Smith and Joe Fanchin about his stabilizer setup,  what it's like representing a small country, and what motivates him to be the best he can be. Nick is a member of the U.S. Virgin Islands archery team and is ranked in the top 20 archers in the world. Get to know Ni...

From the archives! World Indoor Finals Silver Medalist, Meeri-Marita Paas talks with RamRods Archery owner Joe Fanchin about her stabilizer setup,  the importance of her mental game, and what motivates her to be the best she can be. Meeri is a member of the Estonia compound archery team and is ranked top 20 in the world. Get to know Meeri! RamRods believes in the underdogs. We are here to support...