Originally posted by Haydenj7: They are a great arrow, but would recommend two things.1. Use a footing. 2018 alum shafts work perfectly on axis 400 trads, there are resources to find what fits other shaft sizes. It makes a huge difference in durability.2. Use hot melt for inserts and footings. Obviously this gives you the flexibility to change things. I have also had a number of arrows that have had bent tips and split footings that I have been able to remove the parts and replace the footing and insert and re-hot melt....it feels good to save an arra like that.