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I resisted carbons for many years, but finally bit the bullet and started learning about them. (I still don't know from Uni Nocks!) I started with Carbon Express, got some mismarked shafts, dropped down in spine and then found out that the brass inserts and nock adapters wouldn't fit the .600 spines. Tried Grizzly Stick Woodies. Learned to foot them as they split very readily.
Went to Gold Tip Trads. Can't get enough! The inserts and adapters fit all the spines, so I can tweak point weight and use my glue-on nocks. I enjoy cresting them, and fool a lot of folks who think they are woods. I foot them, so they last forever, which makes it hard to justify buying more, just so I can crest them.
I shoot wood, aluminum, cane or carbon, out of any bow I want. Right now I am attempting to master the Hill bow with my bulletproof carbons. When I switch bows, I will shoot whatever works. I have some real Magic woodies, and my trusty 2013s. They are all good!
Killdeer
-------------------- Long, long afterward, in an oak I found the arrow, still unbroke; And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.
~Longfellow
TGMM Family Of The Bow Posts: 15028 | From: Fibber McGee's Closet, VA | Registered: Mar 2003
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What a neet feather style you have on that arrow Killdeer!
F-Manny
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Dr. Saxton Pope Posts: 2290 | From: Montreal, Quebec | Registered: Jan 2006
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-------------------- Long, long afterward, in an oak I found the arrow, still unbroke; And the song, from beginning to end, I found again in the heart of a friend.
~Longfellow
TGMM Family Of The Bow Posts: 15028 | From: Fibber McGee's Closet, VA | Registered: Mar 2003
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And I think you nailed it on the head ... I shoot all three and enjoy the ehck out of all the materials on hand ... *woodies are just great .. i LOVE them ! I still shoot , buy and make them regularly * trusty alloys ... my 2016's are perhaps my fave shaft .. so easy and quick to make and set up ... * carbons ... tough and consistant ... whats not to like ? Ad Trad lites and footed GT'S are super tough shafts ! accurate too !
-------------------- " All that is gold does not glitter , not all those who wander are lost " J.R.R TOLKIEN Posts: 2552 | From: australia | Registered: Jan 2005
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I shoot carbons (easton st excel), always straight, moisture not an issue. You can get any kind of carbon you want, thick, thin, heavy, light. Never shot aluminum. Wood IS cool, but I didn't want to deal with the straightness and varying weight issues. I'm not an arrow expert, good luck.
-------------------- "I think wolves would find me stringy, of high cholesterol, with an Irish whiskey aftertaste" www.traditionalwoodsman.com Your Source For Asbell Wool Posts: 2543 | From: Michigan | Registered: Apr 2003
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All three! I did get out a cane arrow I made years ago and let my son shoot it he couldn't believe it shot just as good as his gold tips. Carbons are sure easier in the budget due to durability.
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"I have been their friend and mortal enemy. I have so loved them that I longed to kill them. But I gave them far more than a fair chance." Will Thompson Posts: 432 | From: Watkinsville, Georgia | Registered: Jun 2004
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I have tried them all. I will stick with wood.
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Killdeer , I really like those dip/crest colors.....are they a repro or your own creation?
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I hit lots of rocks so I use carbons. But on my self bow its wood and cane arrows. All will work.Those are cool Killdeer
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I have shot all three.Mostly wood,and shooting wood now.All work fine.Who cares what people say about trad or not trad when it comes to arrows.Shot what works best for you.Just enjoy!
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I have a bunch of Rogue river heavy for their spines tapered cedars, Alaskan tapered carbons, and dozens of 1918s and 1818s. The cedars will shoot out of a wider poundage range from bow to bow, the aluminum arrows will manage about a 7 pound bow to bow variance.The carbons shoot good out of just one stored energy level, which happens to be two different bows, with everything else they shoot about 8 inches to the right with my right hand bows. With the Alaskans, I would recommend using a broadhead that does not penetrate well for whitetail deer, like a large Deadhead. They are impossible to find back when I shoot them through a deer with my single bevel Hills.
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