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Title: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 08, 2011, 11:14:00 PM
I looked on GTs website and they say for a 53@28 recurve you need 5575. But some on here said definatly 3555s. Which one?  I tried ordering 5575s but I was too late, but I think there are 3555s left so I want to jump on them from bigjims for the gt trad blend

Anyone know?

Thanks
Fin
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: Elkchaser on May 08, 2011, 11:19:00 PM
Fin,
There are a couple of more variables that we need to know.
What is your actual draw length?
What length arrow do you want to shoot?
How much point weight are you wanting?
All of these things either cause arrows to be weaker or stiffer than the labeled spine weight.

I have some 55/75 arrows cut about 29-30" you would be welcome to try.
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 08, 2011, 11:23:00 PM
Honestly I have no idea on the point weight etc, im new to trad and kinda running solo and by the seat of my pants. lol.  My actual draw is 28"

Thanks
Fin
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 08, 2011, 11:30:00 PM
Im basically trying to get the cheap learner bow I have set up so I can start shooting and gain a little on the learning curve while shooting this summer. It will be 90% target shooting and 10% stumping and small game. No big game til next yr. Then im gonna work on a nicer bow
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: Killdeer on May 08, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
I think a 3555 with a 125 grain point would do for you, cut to 28.5 or 29", depending on shooting style. Keep it full length and then cut down slowly 'til it works.

Killdeer
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: CaptainJ on May 09, 2011, 01:17:00 AM
I shoot 55# @ 28". 29" 3555's work well for me but 5575's do not. I use 125 grain heads.
The 5575's slap my arm and come out of the bow like telephone poles.
That said, everyone has a different release and bow setup. I'd start with the 3555's and change only if they don't work.

CJ
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: huntmaster70 on May 09, 2011, 04:25:00 AM
35/55-30"-100gr. brass w/100gr pt 53# @28" DL fly great for me
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: Bud B. on May 09, 2011, 06:42:00 AM
huntmaster70 and Killdeer have it right in my opinion.
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 09, 2011, 08:00:00 AM
with carbons, the dynamic spine is very different that the static spine.  go light in spine, much lighter.
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: b44mag on May 09, 2011, 10:10:00 AM
capt j
could you explain what you mean about 55/75s slapping your arm
i just got a new to me longbow and tried my 32.5 55/75s and boy she slapped me. but i think it was my form or lack of  :scared:
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: MTArrowLauncher on May 09, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
Thanks guys and gals
Title: Re: which spine.........help before they are sold out
Post by: JParanee on May 09, 2011, 10:08:00 PM
to hurry and buy arrows could be a waste of money and time .  Buy a test kit and learn to tune properly
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