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Title: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: MikeW on August 23, 2008, 10:36:00 AM
What vendor here has good Douglas fir shafts?
Raptor is out right now.
Need 70#-75# spine.
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: SlowBowinMO on August 23, 2008, 11:20:00 AM
We have them, the Surewood shafts.  You won't find better Douglas Fir, or wood shafts of any kind for that matter IMO.

   Surewood Shafts at Braveheart Archery (http://www.braveheartarchery.us/new_page_26.htm)
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: Fletcher on August 23, 2008, 11:25:00 AM
I can vouch for the Sherwoods, too.  Some of the best shafts I have seen in quite some time.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: Tall Paul on August 23, 2008, 12:30:00 PM
Very high quality shafts from Surewood.  Very high spines available as well.
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: heydeerman on August 23, 2008, 12:53:00 PM
Surewood here. Me like.
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: Alex.B on August 23, 2008, 01:09:00 PM
Surewood from Braveheart archery
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: SlowBowinMO on August 23, 2008, 02:16:00 PM
I'll throw this in for posterity since it's come up lately.  Yes our selling price on the Surewoods is a little higher...but our shipping fees are about $3 lower than most.  Couple that with the fact we visually inspect every single shaft, and even do a little hand straightening before shipping at no extra charge, they're a bargain!   :D
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: Jack Denbow on August 23, 2008, 03:42:00 PM
I have to agree Surewood is the finest shafts and the guys there are great to deal with.
Jack
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: MikeW on August 23, 2008, 03:58:00 PM
Thx guys...just placed an order.
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: MikeW on September 04, 2008, 07:35:00 AM
I'm impressed with these shafts! I sat down with my alcohol lamp and straighten tool to get busy and found I didn't have to straighten any.

I can't recall ever buying wood shafts of any kind that I didn't have to straighten.

I'll be buying more real soon, next time through Braveheart Archery.

Thx guys for the recommendation.
   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: B M A on September 04, 2008, 11:45:00 AM
I carry the Surewood Fir shafts in my shop. You will be very happy with the Surewood Fir Shafts.  Not only for the straightness but how tuff & consistant they are.  They are top quality.

Brock
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: Tilbilly on September 04, 2008, 07:57:00 PM
"...and even do a little hand straightening before shipping at no extra charge..."

Didn't realize there were any Surewoods out there that actually needed any straightening.
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: longbowray on September 04, 2008, 10:53:00 PM
got my surewoods in today will be ordering more in a week or so , great shafts !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: BrianP on September 05, 2008, 12:00:00 AM
Doug Knight is part of that Surewood operation...he makes a heck of a recurve too!  I should say that he has made nice recurves...don't believe he does anymore but if you get the chance to buy one used...I would recommend it...not selling mine anytime soon.
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: Springbuck on September 05, 2008, 12:35:00 AM
Those do look nice!  I've been a longtime fan of fir.  Last batch I bought from Hildebrand was really good, so I can also recommend them,  but the quality of those Surewoods is obvious, even in your photos..
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: B M A on September 05, 2008, 12:38:00 AM
BrianP - Doug is not building bows any more, too bad.  He is the main person doing the work at Surewood.  He knows his stuff.  Ever get a chance to talk with him take the time.  Great guy.
Brock
Title: Re: Need a source for Doulas Fir shafts
Post by: longbowray on September 08, 2008, 08:44:00 PM
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