Dents on wood arrows. Still safe to shoot?

[KevinK]

Dumb question but I am new to wood arrows. I have 3 out of my 12 arrows have indentations on them from being hit by other arrows. Are they still safe to shoot or should they be tossed?

[KevinK]

They are POC if it matters. And I don't have a pic unfortunately. It looks like the only way to post a pic here is by linking to it and I don't sign up for anything that resembles social media, etc. (Tradgang and Linkedin are as close as I get)

[elkhunter45]

I have shot dented wood arrows for years. I inspect them for cracks. If none visible when I gently flex them? I keep shooting them. I'm not an expert by any means.

[Pine]

Just flex them and if you don't hear any cracking , your good to go . If​ you do hear cracking , it's a good idea to finish breaking the arrow in two . That way it can't be shot by accident .

[KevinK]

Thanks guys. Makes sense.

[Red Beastmaster]

It depends on how bad the dent is and where it's located. Close to the front is a whole lot better than in the middle.

When in doubt snap it in half and sniff the ends. That's the bonus of shooting cedar!

[Ryman Cat]

As long as not split they should be plenty safe I found with arrows that I have that took a hit. That's what I do is flex them to check before I'll shoot. Its bound to happen shooting with others and tight groups.

[bucknut]

If you saw my practice arrows you would just shake your head and laugh.

[mikolay87]

I shoot them and haven't had problems like others said flex to see if you hear cracking. Otherwise the are good to go

[Shadowhnter]

I think some of my POC has had more dents then the moon. Just check it like described above and all is good.