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Title: look what I did today PICS
Post by: Romans3 on July 03, 2009, 08:17:00 PM
Well, my dad gave me a gift of a half dozen carbons recently and got me hooked. I just love the consistency of carbons. I'll definitely keep shooting wood for the tradition of it, but I sure like to watch these carbons fly. I put 3/4 inch footings on them per Pac's instructions to toughen up the end a little and keep them from splitting on hard impacts. They fly great and look pretty sharp too. CX predator 2 shafts, 220gr up front. Thanks to Tim from Braveheart archery (a sponsor here) for getting me set up and great customer service!

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Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: K2 on July 03, 2009, 09:10:00 PM
Nice.  Why did you extend the arrows?  Were they too short or is it for looks?  Thanks. Ken
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: longbowben on July 03, 2009, 10:01:00 PM
Very nice  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: KY..Rob on July 03, 2009, 10:04:00 PM
I don't think he extended them, he just added some footing over the ends to make them tougher. Kinda like a bullet proof vest.

Those look great Roman! Beautiful Job  :thumbsup:

Rob..
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: Romans3 on July 03, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
ya, like KY ROB said, the extra on the end is just a footing, kind of like an aluminium sleeve around the end of the shaft to keep them from splitting on hard impacts.
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: wtpops on July 03, 2009, 11:27:00 PM
If you like the consistency of carbon wait untill you try aluminum they are even more consistent yet.
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: wasapt on July 03, 2009, 11:34:00 PM
And the Full Metal Jackets are even better
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Post by: Wannabe1 on July 04, 2009, 02:51:00 PM
Very nice work!    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: joe skipp on July 04, 2009, 05:46:00 PM
They look great!   :thumbsup:    ;)
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: Chris Surtees on July 05, 2009, 12:52:00 AM
Nice looking arrows   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: Stefan on July 06, 2009, 07:22:00 AM
Hallo   (http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy54/Stefanha/weihnachten2008001.jpg)
 
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: ishiwannabe on July 06, 2009, 12:06:00 PM
What size did you use, 2117 or 2216? Looks great. That will help your carbons last longer. Just keep an eye on the nock end...sometimes a hard hit will split them there too....check em out after each questionable hit.
Title: Re: look what I did today PICS
Post by: Romans3 on July 06, 2009, 01:00:00 PM
Ishi, the 2117's fit best. Thanks a ton for the shafts. Very generous. I'll keep an eye on the nock end.