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Offline Mike in Virginia

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what size shaft?
« on: February 16, 2013, 02:33:01 PM »
Due to shoulder trouble, I'm starting all over.  Gonna get a recurve with a 35lb. draw weight.  Finger release, off the shelf, 28.5" draw length.  What size carbon or aluminum do I want?

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Re: what size shaft?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2013, 04:42:28 PM »
Try Goldtip 15/35 or 35/55. 15/35 will probably work best. May have to adjust point weight for proper flight.

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Re: what size shaft?
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2013, 01:50:31 PM »
Hi Mike


You might want to look at the Easton guides http://www.eastonarchery.com/selection-charts they will help with the shaft size based on your draw length, lb pull etc.


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Re: what size shaft?
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2013, 08:03:55 AM »
Depends on how long you cut the shafts and what weight tips you plan on using.Do you have a good clean release? GT 15/35 or CX Predator 20/40 would be my choice to start with a 125 gr. tip cut to 30" as a starting point. I believe they will be weak in spine if cut longer. You can cut them 1/4" at a time to adjust for spine along with experimenting with tip weight. Let us know the results of what you find and we can go from there.
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