What wood for first wood arrows?

I get tapered poc that are extra heavy for their spine when ever I can.  They seem tough enough for hunting and stumping. Mine get broken in the target when other arrows hit them.  I also soak the front 20" with watco oil.  Makes them heavier and less likely to abrade or sliver.

[stillhunter]

I agree with centaur!Been shooting cedar since 1982 and still love them.Tryed other woods but keep true to POC.Try the tapered shafts from Three rivers.Dip them in a couple coats of gloss poly and then lighly steel wool them to cut the gloss.The gloss seems thicker.You still have to check for straightness but this is just part of the labor of love for traditional archery.

[eagleone]

where do you guys get your POC shafts from?

[LimbLover]

I'm just getting started two and have made 4 or 5 dozen. I buy 2nds a lot and usually buy POC or Chundoo. I love working with Chundoo.

It takes a little work to get any material straight. That's half the fun.

[Paul WA]

If I were to buy woodies it would be Sitka Spruce from the Hildebrands...PR