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Title: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: tzolk on January 02, 2015, 11:50:00 AM
Anyone know the GPP on these shafts? I found some for sale and they should spine for my 57@30 longbow.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: dragonheart on January 02, 2015, 11:57:00 AM
9.66 grains per inch.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: tzolk on January 02, 2015, 12:18:00 PM
Thanks! I'm shooting GT 5575 trads now and those are 400 shafts. These spine well on Stus calc and they are near 400 spine. Any opinions? Want to try Aluminum.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on January 02, 2015, 12:42:00 PM
Those are basically target shafts bro... they won't put up with any abuse at all on 3D or heaven forbid stumping.... I knew a few guys that called them line cutters that used them for competition....

Very thin wall aluminum.... you'd probably be happier with 2016's or 2018 for durability and they'll be a bit heavier too.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: cacciatore on January 02, 2015, 12:59:00 PM
I used them on my wheels days,I don't see them on our bows so many better choices. Too fragile to me.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: damascusdave on January 02, 2015, 01:01:00 PM
I have shot 2512's quite a bit and concur with what Kirk says...they would break if they even passed close past an obstruction it seemed

DDave
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: tzolk on January 02, 2015, 01:19:00 PM
So 2016 or 2018 is the 400 shaft?
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: **DONOTDELETE** on January 02, 2015, 02:05:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by tzolk:
So 2016 or 2018 is the 400 shaft?
"2016"  20 = the diameter of the shaft & the "16" or "18" is the wall thickness of the shaft. I'm uncertain exactly what the spine rating on either one is, but they will definitely work on your bow.

I shoot 55#30" and have no problems tuning either one of them. and have shot both. the 2018 is about the toughest aluminum shaft i have used.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: J. Cook on January 02, 2015, 02:41:00 PM
As many have said - those shafts will be very wimpy in terms of durability.  They are also large enough in diameter that they will push your point of impact to the left a bit (if you are right handed).  They are a LOT bigger in diameter than the carbons you're used to.  

Definately better options out there for this traditional game, including the aluminums mentioned.  You could also get a 2117 to work with the right point weight and length combination.  I shoot those out of one of my set ups that is 55# and they shoot really well and are super durable for an aluminum shaft.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: damascusdave on January 02, 2015, 03:22:00 PM
x2 on 2117

DDave
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: hvyhitter on January 02, 2015, 05:22:00 PM
Anything less than a '14' wall thickness in aluminm just wont hold up from hunting weight bows.............
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: M60gunner on January 02, 2015, 05:39:00 PM
X3 the 2117. If you want a smaller diameter shaft then 2018 or 2020. Personally I think 2020 is overlooked as a shaft for hunting. at hunting ranges they are hard hitters.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: cacciatore on January 03, 2015, 07:48:00 AM
I have used 2117 for almost 20 years,they are always been dependable though arrows,if they are of your correct spine they are a winner.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: tzolk on January 03, 2015, 09:38:00 AM
Thanks for all of your input fellas. I may try out CE Heritage 250s instead.
Title: Re: Easton XX78 2412 ultralite
Post by: tzolk on January 03, 2015, 09:43:00 AM
Kirk, you think a CE Heritage 250 cut to 31" with 200 up front will work for my bow. Its the Toelke Super D cut to center 56@ my 30" draw.