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Title: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: Balding Kansan on October 12, 2021, 09:59:35 AM

Some 60-65 cedar shafts I had laying around fly very weak. So weak sometimes they’ll break when the hit the target. According to the spine calculator an 80-85 is would be better, but I’m having hard time finding any. 70-75 is the closest in 11/32”. Does anyone have some sources?

My bow specs are: firefly D/R longbow. Cut to center with 1/16” calf hair strike. 54#’s at my 29” draw.

I know 80-85 sounds too heavy, but I think my biggest problem is shaft length. I have to keep them at 32”. I checked my draw twice from nock valley to back of handle, measured 31” both times. I like 160 grain points but will drop to 145 if needed. Thanks for any input.

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: Blaino on October 12, 2021, 10:04:17 AM

Have you looked at Surewood Shafts?

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: Balding Kansan on October 12, 2021, 10:23:33 AM

Quote from: Blaino on October 12, 2021, 10:04:17 AM

Have you looked at Surewood Shafts?

Yes I did. He’s 2-3 weeks out on his orders. I was looking for something a little quicker.

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: rainman on October 12, 2021, 10:29:11 AM

Try bamboo shafts off the bay site.  You should be able to find up to 100# spine .

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: Balding Kansan on October 12, 2021, 10:51:56 AM

Disregard guys……John at the footed shaft had some. What an excellent guy to deal with! He’ll be my go to from now on.

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: Terry Green on October 12, 2021, 11:02:59 AM

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on October 12, 2021, 11:10:02 AM

Quote from: Balding Kansan on October 12, 2021, 10:23:33 AM

Quote from: Blaino on October 12, 2021, 10:04:17 AM

Have you looked at Surewood Shafts?

Yes I did. He’s 2-3 weeks out on his orders. I was looking for something a little quicker.

Try Archery Pass Riley should have some. 503-913-1340

Title: Re: Having troubles finding heavy spine shafts
Post by: Wudstix on October 23, 2021, 02:21:59 PM

Red Balau shafts are another option.
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