Wood Arrows - Informational Videos + Request

[RedRidge]

Gang,

I have been looking at getting into wood arrows and am still in my research phase. Of course youtube provides. I found this video series from Addictive Archery super helpful and informational for myself with zero wood arrow knowledge. Figured others would like to watch as well. There are about 10-11 videos on the process if you have the time. Enjoy! The link below should take you to the intro to his video series. If it doesn't, just search "addictive archery arrow making 101."

For the request part I am asking the long time woody connoisseurs for a shaft around 500 +/- 50 for a 48@28 recurve. Thinking of a broad head between 125-175 grains. I draw 28 inches and don't really have a preference for my first set. Any recommendations on a wood setup you think would fit the bill? Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLEAp0psp_U&list=PLw4S7ANQ1i3C3nenTtn-6a-8gtRRoOHNX&index=17&t=0s

[Ray Lyon]

So for a 29” BOP arrow I’d say add 35 grains for nock, feathers and finish to your 125 to 175 grain points so this means you are looking for full length shafts around 320-330 grains and then  losing about 10% in cutting and tapering. 

[Wudstix]

I like tapered shafts cause it allows loading up the front end. 

[Orion]

Your recurve is probably cut to center, and I'll assume a low-stretch string.  Given your draw weight at 28 inches, and a desired point weight of 125 grains or so, 11/32 POC or Doug fir shafts spined about 55-60# and cut to 29 inches BOP (30 inches full length minus an inch for the taper) should about do it.  May have to go up 5# of spine for the 175 grain heads. Finished and fletched (and depending on point weight), these will come in at 500 to 550 grain arrows in POC, usually a little heavier in Doug fir. 

[durp]

x2 on orions comment...60/65's with 160gn or 55/60 with 125

[RedRidge]

Thanks all for the responses! I was reading that some companies offer test kits. Would love to test some out before dropping the coin on a full set. Any recommendations on a test kit?

[Orion]

In woodies, those who offer a test kit usually offer three spine ranges.  You might go with 50-55, 55-60 and 60-65.  Three Rivers offers such kits.  Most other vendors do as well.  That being said, you might just ask your vendor what he thinks is the best for your set up.  I think I've got it pegged pretty close.  Good luck.

[RedRidge]

In woodies, those who offer a test kit usually offer three spine ranges.  You might go with 50-55, 55-60 and 60-65.  Three Rivers offers such kits.  Most other vendors do as well.  That being said, you might just ask your vendor what he thinks is the best for your set up.  I think I've got it pegged pretty close.  Good luck.

Thanks Jerry

[Zradix]

Test kits are great to have around if you're planning on staying with the sport for a while....trying different bows, tip weights etc.
It seems that surewood shafts are considered by many to be the best.
It would be good to get a test kit of the type of shaft you plan to shoot.