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Title: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Bob Macioch on January 12, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
Hey guys
Looking for input on who makes the best custom wood and carbon  arrows.

Thanks
Bob     :archer:
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: JBiorn on January 13, 2008, 12:09:00 AM
Almost everyone here makes a fine custom arrow. I would speculate that most consider theirs among the best as well.

Check Ron LaClairs site---I have heard nothing but good about his line of arrows, and Foxfire archery as well.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Grey Taylor on January 13, 2008, 02:40:00 AM
I think Jeffery's analysis is pretty spot on.  Any of the top makers will make an excellent arrow.  It comes down to who you like to work with, the individual style of the arrow, and how much you want to pay.  I've seen $150 dz arrows that are no different from what anyone makes; they have a nock, feathers, a shaft, and a point.  The difference is in the artwork done on the arrow (and possibly what someone wants to be paid for their work).

Guy
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Dave Coalter on January 13, 2008, 07:45:00 AM
I agree with JBiorn there are a lot of guys that make great arrows. But to tell you I've always been impressed with arrow art.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: John Nail on January 13, 2008, 08:18:00 AM
www.elitearrows.com (http://www.elitearrows.com)
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Randy Morin on January 13, 2008, 08:41:00 AM
"Joseph" Myers on this site makes a fine arrow for a good price. Great person too!
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Dave2old on January 13, 2008, 02:13:00 PM
Google Wildcat Canyon Archery, Milt Beens. 970-247-2894. He makes wood only, and every one has a tiny hand painting on it -- either his wildcat logo, or whatever you request -- elk head, deer track, etc. Gorgeous and straight-shooters. dave
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: 21cenlongbowhunter on January 13, 2008, 02:44:00 PM
Arrow Art
http://www.arrowart.net/
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Keith361 on January 13, 2008, 03:54:00 PM
If you make them yourself... you do.

Keith
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Rooselk on January 13, 2008, 04:53:00 PM
I purchase my POC wood arrows from Suzanne St. Charles at Northwest Archery (  www.nwarchery.com (http://www.nwarchery.com)  ). She does an excellent job.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Jwilliam on January 13, 2008, 05:01:00 PM
Elite Arrows!!!! The best wood arrows I have found.


Bill
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: jct on January 13, 2008, 06:57:00 PM
TOM PARSONS !
Not a better arrowsmith alive. Thats a fact.
Kimsha Archery 301-934-5234.
Great guy and one of the oldtimers that doesn't mind taking his time and do-n it right.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: rappstar on January 13, 2008, 07:25:00 PM
i've been ordering my arrows from badger arrows.  i don't have years of experience with different arrow guys; however, Paul definitely takes care of all important details.  The arrows are exactly how you want them and his service is great.  He is not the most expensive guy you can find either....
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Ian johnson on January 13, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
jflnt makes awesome arrows
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 13, 2008, 08:12:00 PM
Although it borders on being a rather subjective question, I am very pleased with my laminated birch arrows from Paul Jalon of Elite Arrows.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Ric Anderson on January 13, 2008, 08:58:00 PM
I sure haven't seen work from all of the arrowmakers out there and I'm sure there are some excellent arrows available.  My favorites though are from Whispering Wind arrows.   True high quality arrows from a first class individual.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: gilf on January 14, 2008, 10:36:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ian johnson:
jflnt makes awesome arrows
He does indeed, however they sell in a flash, mainly because I buy them all. I have purchased about 10 sets from him in the last 3-4 months.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Herdbull on January 14, 2008, 11:54:00 AM
I like Jim Rebuck arrows from J&M Traditions. They have an ad in TBM. He also has a new video out on arrow making.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Morning Star on January 14, 2008, 01:30:00 PM
Larry Meggers - "Meggers Traditional Archery" has an advertisement in TBM.  I've seen a number of his arrows and I don't know how someone could get them to look any more perfect.  Meticulous is an understatement.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Charlie Cole on January 14, 2008, 05:37:00 PM
Will second Paul Mattson at Badger Arrows- Pays attention to the details, great product, and truly impressive service.

Also, check out John at Sipsey River. He'll also go out of his way to help his customers get what they need.

Can't go wrong either way. I promise.

Charlie
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 14, 2008, 07:15:00 PM
Paul Jalon(sp) Elite Arrows. A sponser here and outstanding arrows.

Danny
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: NY Yankee on January 14, 2008, 07:47:00 PM
Whispering Wind. There are many.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: granpa on January 14, 2008, 07:52:00 PM
Bob Burton of Whispering Wind is tops in my book.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Bob Macioch on January 19, 2008, 10:59:00 PM
I'm surprised nobody recommended Kustom King..


Thanks to all who responded

Best
Bob
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: BUCK-EYE on January 19, 2008, 11:31:00 PM
Arrow Art does a great job! Don
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: PA Hardwoods on January 20, 2008, 08:17:00 PM
Check out JM Traditions. Jim Rebuck is one of the finest arrowmakers in the world.  http://members.aol.com/jmtradit/index/JMTraditions.html

He aslo has a DVD on arrowmaking available and can be purchased from the Enigma Camo website at  www.enigmacamo.com. (http://www.enigmacamo.com.)  Jim has tons of great tips on arrowmaking, a fantastic DVD.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: Hatrick on January 21, 2008, 09:41:00 AM
As mentioned above, Jim Rebuck of J+M traditions makes as fine an arrow as I've seen. His spliced feathers are amazing.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: dagwood64 on January 21, 2008, 10:23:00 AM
Check out  www.bearpawcustomarrows.com (http://www.bearpawcustomarrows.com)  Mel there sells a dozen by the same spine weight.(that is all will spine at 50# or whatever spine weight you are looking for). The arrows are beautiful, and Mel is a wealth of information. Also if the spine weight is not correct for your Bow, just send them back and get one of the other weights.
Title: Re: Who makes the best custom arrows?
Post by: PBNJ on January 21, 2008, 11:51:00 AM
Ted Fry ain't that bad either! His Raptor fletch looks way coooooooool too! I never had a bad arrow from Raptor Archery. Just my two cents.PBNJ