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Title: Raw shaft length Surewoods? 32 1/2"?
Post by: Tedd on May 11, 2014, 11:12:00 AM
Does anyone know what the full length raw shaft is for Surewoods? I need a finished arrow that is 32" to back of point. Been using arrow Dynamics tapered carbon for years. This morning I happened on an older Rouge River tapered cedar in my junk bucket that was 32" back of point. It flys exactly like my black Arrow Dynamics. It's been a long time since I made up a set of woodies. Mostly trying to find them long enough and the cost of replacements when they break and traveling in different weather conditions makes carbon better for me.
With the set-up I use now it appears a tapered fir wood be interchangeable with my carbons  . I  really should have a set of wood arrows around. Still my favorite.
Title: Re: Raw shaft length Surewoods? 32 1/2"?
Post by: Green on May 11, 2014, 11:18:00 AM
I recently purchased some Wapiti Doug Fir from Tim at Braveheart and they were 33" OAL.  Holler at him and see if he has any more.
Title: Re: Raw shaft length Surewoods? 32 1/2"?
Post by: Surewood Steve on May 11, 2014, 11:40:00 AM
The longest shaft that we make is 32" that will give you a 31" BOP.  Steve
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Post by: atatarpm on May 11, 2014, 01:03:00 PM
I gave up on finding longer shafting and just started making my own.  Started to read everything I could get my hands on about arrows and arrowsmithing and just started making them. So far I have been pleased with my results and continue to get better and better. Maybe even hope to sell some in the future for people with longer draws.
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Post by: Scott E on May 11, 2014, 01:17:00 PM
Wapiti Parallels that are the longest I've found at 32" BOP.
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Post by: Bjorn on May 11, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
Google "Reparrow" It is the easiest and most economical way to make a 35" shaft from a 32" shaft. Check it out.   :campfire:
Title: Re: Raw shaft length Surewoods? 32 1/2"?
Post by: SlowBowinMO on May 11, 2014, 08:55:00 PM
As Rob and Scott mentioned our tapered Wapiti POC is 33" long and that is with the nock taper already cut.  They should yield at least a 32" bop arrow, maybe a hair more depending on your point taper.

Our Surewoods are 32" untapered just as Steve said of course, he should know ha ha so looking at about 31" bop max there.

There used to be Poplar I think (?) shafting available that was 36" long I think but now I've forgotten who had it.  Rudderbows maybe?
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Post by: Bjorn on May 12, 2014, 03:15:00 PM
Kevin Forrester who posts on here has some wood varieties up to 36" as I recall.
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Post by: hitman on May 12, 2014, 04:47:00 PM
make you some footed shafts. There is how to on here.
Title: Re: Raw shaft length Surewoods? 32 1/2"?
Post by: Tedd on May 12, 2014, 07:44:00 PM
Braveheart - Do you ever get any tapered Wapiti POC in 85-90 spine?
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Post by: snag on May 12, 2014, 09:44:00 PM
Ted, I doubt you'll find any POC from any source that is that high in spine.
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Post by: Tedd on May 13, 2014, 03:29:00 PM
I used to get them from Rouge River. I guess these are the reasons I use carbon!
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Post by: legends1 on May 13, 2014, 04:20:00 PM
I use Wapiti shafts because I have a long draw also.
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Post by: SlowBowinMO on May 14, 2014, 06:37:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Tedd:
Braveheart - Do you ever get any tapered Wapiti POC in 85-90 spine?
I'm sorry, no we don't.  In all honesty demand for the Wapiti shafts exceeds supply and we have a hard time keeping the more commonly used spines in stock.