Traditional Only Shafts

[KentuckyTJ]

Mike, My draw length is 26" to where the arrow rests on the center of the riser. I started out at 29-3/4" went down to 27-3/4" and ended up right in between at 28-3/4". They flew good at all three lengths but the 28-3/4" never waivered.

[snag]

So the 500s are .500 deflection? I might have to try some of the 400s.

[adirondack46r]

TJ, So did you do any bare shaft testing or were they all fletched.

Bob

[bshunter]

I have the tradonly in .500 and leaving them full length, 31 1/2" w/ regular insert and 200 point, they fly weak...but not weak enough that I feel I can cut them the 29 1/2" to  30" I want to end up with. Been shooting them from a Zipper SXT #44 @ 28 and drawing 28 3/4", bow is cut about 1/8 past center...hence check the arrows for sale, if you want a great deal...gonna give the GT 15/35's a try...if I can find them, the TRADONLY'S are a great looking arrow and well built!hope I'm not making a mistake.........

[daveycrockett]

bshunter, if the .500's are weak, then the arrows you are wanting are weaker still. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the 15/35's are .600 spine.

[daveycrockett]

My bad, you are wanting weaker, gotta read closer!  

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Gold Tip 15/35's are .600 spine, 35/55's are .500, 55/75's are .400, and 75/95's are .340.

If ICS 500's are weak, you may want to either lighten your point weight, cut them shorter, or go with 400's.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by KentuckyTJ:
These are the first arrows I've ever shot that were built for us trad guys (and gals) in mind.  

Beman ICS Classics (which is what these shafts are) have been out for probably 10 years or more. They're great shafts, no doubt, and I've been using ICS's for years. But the only thing about them remotely made with trad folks in mind is their finish. Their specs are exactly the same whether they have any one of several camo patterns or wood grain.

ICS Classics spec the same as the ICS Trebarks I got on closeout for $40/dozen a few years ago..and all the other ICS Camo's I've bought since 2001.

There is one nice thing about them though. You can get them for $60/dozen, which is cheaper than the camo finish most retailers carry.

[KentuckyTJ]

Originally posted by adirondack46r:
TJ, So did you do any bare shaft testing or were they all fletched.

Bob

Bob, I did not these are fletched.

[SlowBowinMO]

bshunter, we have a 20/40 (.600 spine) available as well.

[wollybear]

have a doz and they r GREATTT!!   that is whati started with   they have done real goodfor me