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Author Topic: Who makes the best custom arrows?  (Read 917 times)

Offline Bob Macioch

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Who makes the best custom arrows?
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:30:00 PM »
Hey guys
Looking for input on who makes the best custom wood and carbon  arrows.

Thanks
Bob     :archer:
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Offline JBiorn

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2008, 12:09:00 AM »
Almost everyone here makes a fine custom arrow. I would speculate that most consider theirs among the best as well.

 Check Ron LaClairs site---I have heard nothing but good about his line of arrows, and Foxfire archery as well.
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Offline Grey Taylor

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2008, 02:40:00 AM »
I think Jeffery's analysis is pretty spot on.  Any of the top makers will make an excellent arrow.  It comes down to who you like to work with, the individual style of the arrow, and how much you want to pay.  I've seen $150 dz arrows that are no different from what anyone makes; they have a nock, feathers, a shaft, and a point.  The difference is in the artwork done on the arrow (and possibly what someone wants to be paid for their work).

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Offline Dave Coalter

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2008, 07:45:00 AM »
I agree with JBiorn there are a lot of guys that make great arrows. But to tell you I've always been impressed with arrow art.
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Offline John Nail

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2008, 08:18:00 AM »
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Offline Randy Morin

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2008, 08:41:00 AM »
"Joseph" Myers on this site makes a fine arrow for a good price. Great person too!
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Offline Dave2old

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2008, 02:13:00 PM »
Google Wildcat Canyon Archery, Milt Beens. 970-247-2894. He makes wood only, and every one has a tiny hand painting on it -- either his wildcat logo, or whatever you request -- elk head, deer track, etc. Gorgeous and straight-shooters. dave
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Offline 21cenlongbowhunter

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
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Offline Keith361

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2008, 03:54:00 PM »
If you make them yourself... you do.

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Offline Rooselk

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2008, 04:53:00 PM »
I purchase my POC wood arrows from Suzanne St. Charles at Northwest Archery (  www.nwarchery.com  ). She does an excellent job.
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Offline Jwilliam

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2008, 05:01:00 PM »
Elite Arrows!!!! The best wood arrows I have found.


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Offline jct

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2008, 06:57:00 PM »
TOM PARSONS !
Not a better arrowsmith alive. Thats a fact.
Kimsha Archery 301-934-5234.
Great guy and one of the oldtimers that doesn't mind taking his time and do-n it right.
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Offline rappstar

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2008, 07:25:00 PM »
i've been ordering my arrows from badger arrows.  i don't have years of experience with different arrow guys; however, Paul definitely takes care of all important details.  The arrows are exactly how you want them and his service is great.  He is not the most expensive guy you can find either....
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Offline Ian johnson

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2008, 07:27:00 PM »
jflnt makes awesome arrows
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Offline Benny Nganabbarru

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2008, 08:12:00 PM »
Although it borders on being a rather subjective question, I am very pleased with my laminated birch arrows from Paul Jalon of Elite Arrows.
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Offline Ric Anderson

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2008, 08:58:00 PM »
I sure haven't seen work from all of the arrowmakers out there and I'm sure there are some excellent arrows available.  My favorites though are from Whispering Wind arrows.   True high quality arrows from a first class individual.
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Offline gilf

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2008, 10:36:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Ian johnson:
jflnt makes awesome arrows
He does indeed, however they sell in a flash, mainly because I buy them all. I have purchased about 10 sets from him in the last 3-4 months.
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Offline Herdbull

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2008, 11:54:00 AM »
I like Jim Rebuck arrows from J&M Traditions. They have an ad in TBM. He also has a new video out on arrow making.
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Offline Morning Star

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2008, 01:30:00 PM »
Larry Meggers - "Meggers Traditional Archery" has an advertisement in TBM.  I've seen a number of his arrows and I don't know how someone could get them to look any more perfect.  Meticulous is an understatement.
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Offline Charlie Cole

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Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2008, 05:37:00 PM »
Will second Paul Mattson at Badger Arrows- Pays attention to the details, great product, and truly impressive service.

Also, check out John at Sipsey River. He'll also go out of his way to help his customers get what they need.

Can't go wrong either way. I promise.

Charlie
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