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Title: Cedar Question
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 10, 2007, 12:13:00 AM

I'm looking to switch to cedars to shoot out of a 55lb longbow. I've always used 30" arrows, so what spine weight of cedars should I get? I've heard its better to be too stiff than too flexible, and I don't want to make a mistake and get the wrong ones. Thanks, Justin

Title: Re: Cedar Question
Post by: JimE.IV on March 10, 2007, 12:20:00 AM

If I were you I get a test pack from either Elite Arrows or 3 Rivers...I'm sure others sell them also I just don't know who...


That being said a 30'' arrow out of a 55# longbow I would be looking in the 65-70 range spine as a starting point.  But a lot depends how close to center your bow is cut.

What size aluminums do you shoot?  MY guess was 2018's

Title: Re: Cedar Question
Post by: JimE.IV on March 10, 2007, 12:23:00 AM

This is always helpful

 http://www.arrowsbykelly.com/Spine_Charts.html

Title: Re: Cedar Question
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 10, 2007, 12:27:00 AM

I use to use 2018 aluminums, but have been using CX Heritage 250's. So I'm guessing a 55-60 cedar would be too light at that length?

Title: Re: Cedar Question
Post by: JimE.IV on March 10, 2007, 12:31:00 AM

A 2018 Spines in at close to 70#...I would think the 55-60 would be a tad weak...But the 3Rivers test packs are like $35 for 2 arrows in 4 spine sizes....You always have those testers for the future and you can be confident buying expensive finished arrows or lots of shafts.

Title: Re: Cedar Question
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on March 10, 2007, 12:32:00 AM

Ok thanks alot. Justin

Title: Re: Cedar Question
Post by: txcookie on March 10, 2007, 12:49:00 AM

Cedars have spirit in them. I hope you enjoy them