Wood Arrow Experts

[BuckeyeGuy]

Okay folks I'd like some advice as I'm venturing into unchartered waters.  Wanting to try some wood arrows.  Specs are as follow: I'm shooting a Mojostick (not quite cut to center might be an 1/8" before center but close to center) that is 55# @ 28" and I draw right at or slightly over 28" (I like a 29.5" arrow if that means anything to you).  I would be shooting 125-135 grain points (eskimos, deltas, and woodsmans).  It does have a fast flight string on it currently.  After reviewing numerous threads and spine charts on here I'm guessing I am pretty close to a 70-75# or 75-80# spine at my draw and length.  Thoughts on if I am in the ball park?  Any advice would be appreciated.  Thx, Mike..

[Biathlonman]

I'm no expert but just started wood arrows too.  I suggest when in doubt going heavier then you expect.  Easy to find heavy points and broadheads, but hard to make arrows stiffer.

[JBridegroom22]

Talk to snag. He makes wilderness custom arrows. He just set me up with a test kit on some arrows to get me close. I am also venturing into wood as well. Even though they were just test arrows you can tell he is good at what he does. I didn't know clear coated shafts with white feathers could look so good. Can't wait till tomorrow to get out and try them out. Good luck.
Josh

[Surewood Steve]

The longbows that I have shot that are not cut to center, I have found that you need to be closer to your draw weight.  Since your are probably holding at around 56-57# I would think that 60-65# would work better.  I also think that with this set up,  arrows with a 10" back taper would also have some advantages.

[Dave Pagel]

I shoot heavier heads, usually 160s, with 30 inch arrows at a 29 1/2 inch draw and I would be shooting 65-70s out of your set up.  

I see Steve responded.  You can't go wrong with Surewoods.  I have bought them direct, from Dave Doran and from Snag and all have been great shafts.

D.P.

[dnovo]

I shoot a Mohawk longbow at 53# @ 28" and I draw right at 28". I cut my arrows 29" to back of point and I shoot 55-60 well with broadheads between 145 & 160. My bow is not cut to center and has fast flight string on it. I see a lot of suggestions that seem on the heavy side to me. I would try 55-60 or 60-65. Personal form and release can affect it quite a bit.

[cedar]

60-65 should work.

[BuckeyeGuy]

Thank you for the info guys, looks like I was 10# heavy on my estimate!  Always could do test shafts if need be..