A vibration absorber with an elongated body about a longitudinal axis thereof is presented, the elongated body including two longitudinal ends thereof, an elongated opening in the elongated body and a pair of protruding portions axially extending in cantilever from respective ends of the elongated body, the pair of protruding portions absorbing vibrations when the vibration absorber is secured to a vibrating object. A string-equipped apparatus for propelling a projectile with a vibration absorber and a method of installation thereof is equally presented.