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Title: Aluminum to carbon
Post by: Bow Bum on March 23, 2011, 09:11:00 PM

When making the switch. Has anyone had any experience with keeping spine and point weight the same?

Ex. 2117 legacy cut 30.125 w/ 200gr up front = 400 Beman Classic MFX cut 30.125 w/ 200gr up front.

Thanks,

Brian

Title: Re: Aluminum to carbon
Post by: JRY309 on March 23, 2011, 11:21:00 PM

I find you can't compare aluminums and carbons even if they have a similar spine.Those two you mentioned have different diameters and carbons react different then aluminum.Thats been my experience.

Title: Re: Aluminum to carbon
Post by: youngarcher1 on March 23, 2011, 11:42:00 PM

IMO i think that the molecular composition of both are completely different, which will alter the pattern in which both materials shoot, and respond to point weights. I would say just experiment again and see whats best

Title: Re: Aluminum to carbon
Post by: cyred4d on March 23, 2011, 11:52:00 PM

The previous advice is right on. Carbon does not behave the same as aluminum. You just have to try to see what works for you. Stu's calculator is a great starting point.

Title: Re: Aluminum to carbon
Post by: stickem1 on March 24, 2011, 02:23:00 AM

I agree also. Carbon recovers alot quicker than the aluminum. Tends to make them act a little stiffer IMO.

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