Author Topic: Carbon Arrow Shafts (Read 776 times)

SuperstitionCoues · « **on:** December 17, 2005, 07:06:18 AM »

Hi.

I picked up my first bow (a PSE Scorpion) the other day. Choosing the bow was easier than choosing which arrow shaft to use.

With so many different manufacturers out there, what should you look for in an arrow shaft to make a qualified decision? Weight? Straightness? Maker? And are any of these any really different than the next one? Your thoughts and opinions are actively sought out.

Thanks,

Matt

mg66 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2005, 03:19:24 PM »

I have not had a single problem for 2 seasons using a dozen Gold Tip XT Hunter carbon shafts, ½ doz with field tips for practice and ½ doz with expanding broadheads.

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2005, 03:18:10 AM »

SuperstitionCoues, you will need to know your draw length, pound your are using in your bow. My best suggestion ids to go to a pro shop and have them set you up. I switch from aluminum allows to carbons last year. I liked the Gold tips the best.

Ahab · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2005, 06:37:53 AM »

I'm always hitting trees or rocks. Got tired of straightening the aluminum's. Like Redhawk, went to Goldtips and no more problems.

dukkillr · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2005, 08:21:59 AM »

I use gold tips as well... I can't think of a reason to go back to aluminum. Carbons are almost invincible and always stay straight. You're more likely to damage the inset than the shaft.

longwinters · « **Reply #5 on:** December 19, 2005, 04:22:59 AM »

I shoot aluminums and carbons. For carbons I also like the Gold Tips. Like Redhawk says, you have to know your draw length and the weight you have your bow set up for.

Also, if you are going to use them to shoot into any 3-D animals (McKenzie etc) get the new tips for this purpose. Otherwise it will take 2 guys to pull out your arrows.

The nice thing about carbons is that they are a lot tougher and are either straight or broke. No straightening.

Long

snuffer#1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2006, 03:27:15 AM »

Carbons generate more velocity and better penetration. :wink: I like to practice like I hunt also. 15 to 18 feet up in the stand. Just be sure you bend at the waist ( don't lower the bow)

JeffG · « **Reply #7 on:** March 15, 2006, 07:21:40 AM »

Nice choice on a bow! Someone here turned me on to Gold Tip Hunters a few years ago, it's been a match made in heaven.