Got a new to me 64" Super-D coming, 52@28, and I draw 29. I'm wanting to shoot wood out of this bow, probably with a 150-175 grain head. I've never shot wood before, only carbon and aluminum. Any recommendations on spine ?
I haven't gone to wood arrows yet, so I can't advise - but hey, are you gonna post pictures of that Super-D when it comes in?
My Super D was cut to center. Figuring 54@29 = 55-59 spine. Add 10 lb for 30" BOP and 5 for point weight, I'd start with 70-74 spine. Calculated spine is often correct, but variations between bows and shooters can change what actually shoots best. Test arrows are a big help finding the best spine range.
Good luck! Stick with good shafts and you will find wood to make a very good arrow.
Thanks guys ! And I sure will Jim !
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Thanks guys ! And I sure will Jim !
new bow, huh? Sounds like a good deal! :)
I'd go with fletchers suggestions. He has been very good to me in the past. Even built me a test kit.
I'd guess 70-75 with 145 or 75-80 with 160. Mines a little heavier, but my draw is a touch shorter.
A lot of arrow makers offer a testing kit with several different spines. The kit will allow you to identify the best spine. If you are buying customs Elite Arrows is a great place to start. The gang has a lot of great custom arrow makers. Have fun with them :archer2:
I have a 64", 52#@28" Super D and I draw 29"s. I find that 65-70 lb. shafts cut 30" throat-of-nock to back of point with 125 grain points shoot very well for me. I have also shot 70-75 lb. shafts with 160 grain points and they shot very well. Jim
I'd call Dan. He will know just what you need
Congrats on your new stick nathen!in my opinion go with a Doug fir shafts from Surewood shafts you won't look back...tough durable and take a beating
Call Dan. He can put you dead on in just a couple of minutes and he is a wealth of information.
I'm no expert but as a beginner who had a frustrated start with wood arrows I highly recommend you get them pre-tapered on the nock end