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Title: The right cedar shaft?
Post by: Bear Heart on April 07, 2008, 08:37:00 PM

I shoot a bow that is 55# at 28".  Dacron. I draw about 28.5" and like my arrows 29".  IF I am shooting POC do I need a 60-65 shaft or a 65-70 shaft.  This will be my first time builing my own woodies.
I forgot to put that it is a recurve.

Title: Re: The right cedar shaft?
Post by: Orion on April 07, 2008, 09:07:00 PM

Either would probably work.  If your bow is close to center shot, go with the heavier spine.  I'd probably go with the heavier spine regareless.  I tend to overspine by 10-15# with my longbows cut 1/8 inch from center.  Works for me.  Good luck.

Title: Re: The right cedar shaft?
Post by: Fletcher on April 07, 2008, 09:10:00 PM

The degree of centershot and type of bow and point weight will make a difference, too.  Figure 56lb + 5 for the extra inch of arrow, + 5 for centershot or 15 for past center.  Check Aromakr's Whispering Wind website for a very good wood shaft spine chart.

Title: Re: The right cedar shaft?
Post by: whitebuffalo on April 07, 2008, 09:13:00 PM

http://www.rosecityarchery.com/spine.htm

Title: Re: The right cedar shaft?
Post by: snag on April 08, 2008, 09:35:00 AM

You can go as high 80-85# if your recurve is a center cut recurve. I have a 55#@28" Blacktail that I shoot 80-85# POC arrows out of beautifully. I like the weight of them too.