Footing an aluminum arrow

[acollins]

I see everyone footing carbon arrows to stump with. Since I shoot a 2016 aluminum arrow, do I need to foot them or is this something only done on carbon arrows. If I do what size aluminum fits over a 2016.

Thanks

[Rock 'N Bow]

I have double footed carbon arrows, so I suppose it has been done with aluminum. Haven't tried it myself but it seems it would strengthen the front of the arrow. A 2216 or even 2213 should work.

[ronp]

I foot my 1820 aluminums.  I thought the extra weight up front would make them a little lighter in spine, but the opposite happened.  The footing essentially made the shafts a little "shorter" and thus, stiffer.  They sure are durable, though.  Give it a try!

[Jakeemt]

I have spliced extra lengths onto my aluminums that have been badly bent or broken by inserting a length of smaller shaft and epoxying the two pieces together. If you are so inclined it may work to strength the tip. Take a 2 1/2 to 3 inch section of 17 or 18 diameter shaft and insert it into the end of your arrows with some JB weld.

[2nocks]

Ron, What do you foot 1820s with, what size shaft? Thanks!

[black velvet]

2016 should work on an 18 diameter shaft.

[ronp]

Originally posted by 2nocks:
Ron, What do you foot 1820s with, what size shaft? Thanks!

Off the top of my head I was thinking I used 2114s, but that might have been for another shaft.  I'll check my 1820s for sure when I get home.

[PeteA]

I foot my 2016s for stumping with 2215s I think. I cut my actual arrow about 3/4 of inch shorter (The height of the insert) I keep the insert in the footing, slide the footing onto the actual shaft and the actual shaft acts as a stop. been shooting 6 arrows for stumping for about 2 seasons without a bend.

[black velvet]

Or you might try a 2013. If you can find any. But broken 016 should be easier to come by.

[black velvet]

016 should be 2016. Damn keys are sticking.