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Title: test kit spine HELP
Post by: jefffunff on August 09, 2009, 06:19:00 PM
I just shot the test kit B 50-70lbs, (3rivers) and all the arrows shot perfect, no wobbles or wiggles and all shot to the same spot.  this is a new to me 60lb fireball, I was going to order some new shafts maybe some tapered ones, but this certainly didn't clear things up, any ideers?
Title: Re: test kit spine HELP
Post by: moebow on August 09, 2009, 06:30:00 PM
I'm not familiar with the Fireball.  recurve? centershot?  It does point out the fact that wood is the MOST forgiving of all the shaft materials.  Do you have a spine testor?  You may want to re-measure the spine on the test kit to be sure you have the three different spines.

Generally with wood though, 5-10# of spine heavier than draw weight will be good.
Title: Re: test kit spine HELP
Post by: Fletcher on August 09, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
Jeff, shoot them thru paper from 6-10 feet and I think you will see some difference.  5" fletch can stabilize an arrow before your eye has a chance to pick it up in flight.  Paper tuning will tell you what is actually going on.  I know it sure helps me a lot.  I think the Fireball is cut to center and probably fairly forgiving of spine.
Title: Re: test kit spine HELP
Post by: TNstickn on August 10, 2009, 12:13:00 AM
30+ yard shots make it easier to see. Might want to get another guy with experience to stand behind you and watch. I concentrate so hard on the "spot" it's hard to pick up the wobble before the fletching corrects it.