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How many of you guys use aluminum arrows ? It seems like very few guys are using them. When I started this two years ago my local shop owner steered me toward using aluminum. At this point in my traditional evolution I would like to switch to wood but a couple of tradgang buddies have advised me against it for several reasons. I am however considering carbon, but wanted to hear more feedback. Am I wrong for looking away from alluminum ? They seem to be durable, and I am "just a tad" rough on them in practicing... Any thoughts are appreciated..... Thanks....Trab
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Mark Trabakino marktrab@hotmail.com Stormville, New York Posts: 97 | From: Stormville, New York | Registered: Dec 2008
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I use wood and carbons, but am thinking of trying aluminum. I like the idea of the shaft weight you can obtain with just a bare aluminum shaft. Carbons often require inserts etc...
I really enjoy wood the best, but with 4 small kids running around the house I am not making the time to work on them.
Shoot what works for you. I do find carbons exceptionally forgiving across a wide weight range. This is attractive to me.
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"God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” - Billy Graham Posts: 1703 | From: Ohio | Registered: Dec 2009
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When I started shooting traditional about 20 years ago I shot and hunted with wood arrows only.I used to shoot alot of 3D and that was a rule.But I shoot and three these days depending on which bow I'm shooting but more carbons the the other two.Good matched set of wood arrows these days can cost more then aluminum and some carbons.Carbons are tougher then both of the other two,they are either straight or broken.And you get get carbons in blems at reasonable prices if you like.Aluminum are very consistent in weight and spine but they can still get dented or bent even the heavy walled ones like 2020 and 2219.A well tuned carbon arrow is tough to beat in all around shooting,hunting and stumping.
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I just can't have enough 2016's! I like carbon and wood too but... Easton 2016's blow up my skirt! Keep the trad bug alive by trying different stuff.
Hey Mark... Hope to see you up at my place Saturday. Check out "Trad Events and Gatherings".
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George S. Patton Posts: 3385 | From: new york | Registered: Oct 2006
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Nothing wrong with looking at other options. I shoot alum. I love wood but I am to picky and some of the carbons out there while being durable are not as straight or and the spine and weight tolerances are not as good as alum. See I told you I was picky. I love my alum, easy to tune and the price is right
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I used them for years and still do when the occasion warrants.. As a note: if you shoot aluminum it pays to own an aluminum arrow straighter, I sold my Easton years ago when I went to using mostly carbon... wish I still had it.. But there is a pretty good substitute available from AAE.. Guess now that I've returned to the longbow I'll need another one cause I can see me shooting aluminum again; it’s hard to beat the forgiveness of an aluminum shaft with 20% FOC....
-------------------- Mike "Javi" Cooper TBoT Member Posts: 795 | From: Waco, Texas | Registered: Feb 2011
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I was mostly shooting woods but just recently(2) years ago switched to aluminum and have no problem and careful of what I shoot with them so I don't bend them...As far as targets they are not a problem and if I bend one on game well to me it's worth it...I haven't shot carbons yet but will someday climb aboard I guess...Keefer's <><
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I started with wood and then went to carbon. Now I only use Aluminum with my longbows. I will shoot them at just about anything. I have never broken one while shooting can you say that about wood or carbon? They can be easily straightened unless there is a kink. But you should just shoot what you want to shoot and enjoy.
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Still use them, prefer wood but I still use aluminum.
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Good to hear from some of you guys using the metal. They do seem durable and I have hand bent a few back into straightness. For cosmetics only, do any of you use the spine wraps to trick yourself into thinking your using wood ? (only messin here but like SOME women, they do look cooler with some "make-up" on).....
and Mike, thanks for the heads up on your place....sounds great...Looks like I'll be makin my 2nd appearance !!
Trab
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Mark Trabakino marktrab@hotmail.com Stormville, New York Posts: 97 | From: Stormville, New York | Registered: Dec 2008
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I use mostly aluminums. 2117s in my hunting recurve. I have a few other longbows and recurves that I use 1816, 1916 and 2016s. I have many wood shafts that I will make some finished arrows with in the near future. And I have a bunch of Grizzly Stix Sitkas that I haven't tried yet.
-------------------- Ron Purdy TGMM Family of the Bow NYB Posts: 2846 | From: Parish, New York | Registered: Dec 2005
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Hey Trab, I've shot all three. There's nothing wrong with shooting aluminum's. When I used to shoot aluminum, I used to shoot the Easton Classics when they first came out, but after awhile i went back to the Gamgetter II's. They were much cheaper for a dozen shafts.
I shoot wood out of my vintage Bear's and my Thunderstick MAG.
I've been hard on all my shafts, they all break, they all can get lost at some point or another. and all three have their pros and cons. You should try to see what shoots best for you. Good Luck
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