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Title: SUREWOOD SHAFTS FANS ?
Post by: Phil Tuccillo on November 07, 2011, 09:06:00 PM
Do you guys shoot the 11/32" shafts or the 23/64" & please explain why.
                          Thanks in advance, Phil
Title: Re: SUREWOOD SHAFTS FANS ?
Post by: rraming on November 07, 2011, 09:11:00 PM
23/64th ony because they sell lots off 100 way cheaper, LOL, honest!
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Post by: Igor on November 07, 2011, 09:20:00 PM
I've shot both and see no differnce in performance. Great shaft 11/32 or 23/64!

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Glenn
Title: Re: SUREWOOD SHAFTS FANS ?
Post by: Mike Vines on November 07, 2011, 09:25:00 PM
11/32" for me.  bought 20 dozen because the quality is the best I had ever seen, so I figured get some while the getting is good.
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Post by: meathead on November 07, 2011, 09:44:00 PM
I get 11/32".  I always like the smallest diameter I can get in the spine I want.
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Post by: 5deer on November 07, 2011, 09:58:00 PM
get 23/64 tapered down 8" to 10"  to 11/32
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Post by: Bjorn on November 08, 2011, 12:24:00 AM
I only get 11/32, and hunting taper them.
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Post by: portugeejn on November 08, 2011, 12:35:00 AM
11/32", because that is what all my nocks, field tips, blunts, and broadheads are.

RonP
Title: Re: SUREWOOD SHAFTS FANS ?
Post by: Precurve on November 08, 2011, 04:53:00 AM
The best shafts available today.  11/32 if I can get them in my spine, otherwise 23/64.

Dave
Title: Re: SUREWOOD SHAFTS FANS ?
Post by: Rob DiStefano on November 08, 2011, 07:19:00 AM
doesn't matter - surewoods are top notch shafts!  they've got good weight, durability and stay straight quite nicely.  i choose 11/32" just cause i do, and for no other reason.   ;)

for lighter holding weight bows, or a lower gpp, or for lots more foc, i'm using hildebrand sitka spruce - another fine wood arrow shaft.  :thumbsup:   with 190 up front, a typical 29" spruce shaft weighs exactly 550 grains and nearly 20% foc.
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Post by: Stumpkiller on November 08, 2011, 08:28:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by meathead:
I get 11/32".  I always like the smallest diameter I can get in the spine I want.
Ditto.  I then taper the last 12" down to 5/16".  I've been VERY happy with the grain and straightness. My bows all seem to like them - nice straight flight.

If only they smelled like cedar.
Title: Re: SUREWOOD SHAFTS FANS ?
Post by: snag on November 08, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
Stumpkiller, just hang a cedar scented air freshner around your neck when you tapering the shafts!    :biglaugh:

I like the 11/32 end tapered to 5/16. I also like barrel tapering the 23/64. If you properly tune any diameter wood arrow it will fly good.
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Post by: Ragnarok Forge on November 08, 2011, 03:31:00 PM
Sure woods are the only wood shafts I have.  Straight grain,  NW  made,  and the owners are great people.   Best wood shaft ever in my book. Burn a cedar scented candle when you fletch them.  The wife will love you for that last part.  I like the 11/32 shafts.
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on November 08, 2011, 04:12:00 PM
Both. The thicker ones for heavier bows; the thinner ones for lighter bows.
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Post by: Ben Maher on November 08, 2011, 05:43:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob DiStefano:
doesn't matter - surewoods are top notch shafts!  they've got good weight, durability and stay straight quite nicely.  i choose 11/32" just cause i do, and for no other reason.    ;)  

for lighter holding weight bows, or a lower gpp, or for lots more foc, i'm using hildebrand sitka spruce - another fine wood arrow shaft.   :thumbsup:    with 190 up front, a typical 29" spruce shaft weighs exactly 550 grains and nearly 20% foc.
What Rob said to the letter .....
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Post by: LookMomNoSights on November 08, 2011, 08:03:00 PM
11/32.....because I started with them and they are great and I dont see the need for the extra diameter.  I think its beneficial to keep shaft diameter equal to or lesser than ferrule diameter whenever possible.  Surewood is the best!