Changing from woods to carbons?

[LongbowGuy83]

Just a quick question on arrows here. My bow is 60", 60@28 but I only draw about 25 1/2". I'm gettin about 53-54 lbs out of it. I'm shooting 50-55 woods. I was thinking about trying some carbons. What size carbons and any recommendations on brands? I know this has been covered probably a million times but I couldn't find a topic for it. Thanks guys. Your help is always appreciated.

[elkken]

Try CE 150's ...

[Bowferd]

elkken has just given good advice.
play around with them and then try some boo shafts.
i just cant get used to plastic.

[LongbowGuy83]

Thanks guys. I will definitely look into them.

[SlowBowinMO]

I believe you're looking for a .600 carbon, which are perfect for lighter weights or shorter draw lengths.  Incidentally the CE .600's we carry spine at 53# when converted to wood spine, which is exactly what you're already shooting with your 50-55 woodies.

We have the CE Predator arrows and shafts here:

  Carbon arrows and shafts at Braveheart Archery  

The CE Heritage 150 is a great arrow but I fear to stiff for you at your draw, they convert to 65# when compared to wood spine.

[lpcjon2]

How could you switch!Long live WOOD...LOL

[LongbowGuy83]

I wondered who would be the first to give me a hard time. I'm not completely changing over just an experiment.

Thanks SlowBow. I guess I'm confused as I don't completely understand the whole spine thing. Still learning. On your site it says the .600's are a 20/40? Am I misunderstanding? Thanks

[lpcjon2]

Caleb,Just poking ya.A lot of guys use carbon and like it,I did with my wheels and I still think they are the bomb.I just like to shoot wood from a wood bow.So give it a try    

[LongbowGuy83]

Oh I know you was jiveing me man. It wouldn't be a tradgang day if I didn't get picked on a bit on here. We had a guy at our Jan shoot that had almost my identical bow shooting carbons and they were like darts. My bow is fast but there was a definite difference.

[Paul Mattson]

Here are a few other choices, Gold Tip 35/55, CX Heritage 150's w/Brass Inserts, Arrow Dynamic Traditional Lites.

[jbuck9]

Carbons will get real stiff quick as you cut them down so if you do not like several inches of arrow sticking out and do not want a very extreme foc I'd go with the 600 spine.

[tradlongbow]

I tried carbons, all kinds, I cut them long, I cut them short, I added additional weight to the front and I wasn't able to tune an arrow as well as my woods.

I went back to woods and just kept it simple.

Darren

[Fletcher]

Wood to carbon!      Say it ain't so!   :(

[LongbowGuy83]

Hahahaha. Come on Fletcher. Cut me some slack man. I aint staying completely there even if I do like them carbons.

[Encino Man]

Carbon is a means to an end. I shoot both wood and carbon off of mine. That way I can shoot two classes at the 3-D shoots    Or at leaset that's my excuse. I shoot Gold Tip 35/55's off of a 53# longbow. I haven't heard anything negative about any of the carbon shafts (Except they ain't wood)   :D

[Fletcher]

83, we'll always be here for ya.