[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Wood Types for Light Weight Arrows (30-35 Spine)? #136568

Thank you!

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Wood Types for Light Weight Arrows (30-35 Spine)? #136500

Serves me right for going off of one person’s recommendation. Thank you for all the info, aeronaut! Still have a lot to learn, but I’ll get there. Next time I will go with full length wood shafts and experiment from there.

As far as the cut goes, I think I’d like to do a traditional cut. I just like the look better. I know a lot people seem to go with shield or parabolic. How does a traditional cut affect the flight, just out of curiosity?

If you do find any 30# poplar shafts, I’d be happy to see about doing a deal.

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Wood Types for Light Weight Arrows (30-35 Spine)? #136487

Thank you for the info, Ralph! To answer your question, the guy I talked to at 3 Rivers suggested 125 gr points, so I have ordered some 125 gr field points and I’ve managed to acquire some old Bear Razorhead broadheads off of Ebay that are 125 gr. (at least, I assume they are, since they seem to be the regular Razorheads, not S/S or Lite). Sounds like I may need to do some experimenting on my own with different weight points. I’m so new to everything, including the experimentation. Will try not to overthink it. 🙂

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Wood Types for Light Weight Arrows (30-35 Spine)? #136483

Thank you! What spine would you recommend for the 32# bow? I already went ahead and ordered some 30-35# POC shafts just to get started, but would be happy to try other spines that would work for my bow.  I’ve seen lodgepole pine mentioned in a few places, but not poplar. What is poplar like? Is it more durable than POC?

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Questions About Arrows #136389

Thank you, Scout, for the great advice! That is all very helpful!

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Questions About Arrows #136352

aeronaut,

Sorry to take so long to reply. I did not see your post until now. I just measured my draw length and it looks like it is 23 and 1/4″. I’m short (5′ feet tall). What spine arrows would be good for that? The recurve I am practicing with now to get my form down is only 22#. But it was suggested to me to shoot a little everyday with the 32# to build up my muscles as I work towards drawing at 40 lbs. But I must say that even though it’s only a 10 lb jump, it is difficult for me to maintain good form when drawing the 32#. Should I try to find limbs that weigh 5 lbs less or just keep at building up my strength with the 32#?

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: Questions About Arrows #136053

Thank you all for the great advice! I ordered The Traditional Bowhunter’s Handbook earlier today, per your suggestions. Looking forward to it coming in the mail! 🙂

[Kristin Fleetwood]

in reply to: North Carolina/Virginia Bowhunter #136026

You might also find people in your area on the North Carolina Hunting and Fishing Forum. I found a traditional bowhunting mentor on that forum who is a bit of a ways away from me, but is an invaluable resource in learning traditional archery and bowhunting. Good luck!

https://nchuntandfish.com/forums/index.php

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