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Title: long arrows
Post by: wahoo on August 17, 2008, 07:43:00 PM

just bought a osage bow from Owl bows. 50 lbs @ 25 inch and I have some 50-55 laminated birch shafts. Ed said I should try building them long 29 to 30 inches bop, thought they would fly great. Any ideas

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: Dano on August 17, 2008, 07:49:00 PM

Ed is the man, he would know.

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: Pat B on August 17, 2008, 10:06:00 PM

I draw 26" and cut all my arrows to 29"bop. I like the extra weight and the extra length makes the arrow more flexible so its easier for it to get around the bow. These days I shoot mostly hardwood shoot arrows or cane arrows but even with cedars I cut them long.     Pat

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: wahoo on August 17, 2008, 10:22:00 PM

thanks. I am doing it. 29" bop and the bow is cut just a hair off center so it should be pretty forgiving. Just wanted a little feed back on the new site .

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 19, 2008, 10:33:00 PM

Yup, I like'em long too. 29 inches bop for a 26 inch draw. Jawge

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on August 19, 2008, 11:25:00 PM

longer the better, makes for a forgiving spin

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: Jim now in Kentucky on August 20, 2008, 09:26:00 AM

Just be sure to not draw beyond 26" It would be very easy to do with longer arrows.

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: Pat B on August 20, 2008, 10:32:00 AM

Jim, I have a hard enough time getting to 26".  No threat of over drawing for me!!!     Pat

Title: Re: long arrows
Post by: wahoo on August 20, 2008, 02:38:00 PM

I have a very short draw and was really more concerned about how this would effect the spine and also the flight of the arrow. If anything I have more problems making sure I come to full draw as to over drawing a bow. New bow should be here this week. Can't wait.