I have flown several times using the traveler takedown recurve case from 3 rivers. I just cut the foam so that it fits my bow. It fits perfectly in the bottom of my Pathfinder rolling duffel which has hard sides for added protection. This has worked really well for me and never given me any issues. I believe I got this suggestion from someone else on Tradgang

MTM makes a pretty small takedown case that is hard plastic.  It holds the riser, limbs and arrows and is small enough to fit in the duffel bag that holds the rest of my stuff.  Not as sturdy as a pelican, but gives a bit more protection and you don't need to pay for a second checked bag.

Same as Ryan, bow limbs taped together in a bow sock and riser in other half in middle of duffle bag surrounded by clothes. Arrows in a tube, broadheads in a foam lined box. Binos and electronics in carry on backpack.

Take a good look at a 2115.  Just about the same spine as the 2018 but lighter.

Shick

It's a little better. Just a dull ache that occasionally gets worse if I try to do something with it like lock my elbow out or do a push up movement. But I haven't done anything since I posted this except a few rehab exercises. Still waiting to get in to see the doctor. Hopefully, a shot and a PT will be able to get it healed up. Might try to shoot soon just to see how it feels.

I've noticed a difference, and sometimes I haven't, But only on bareshafts.  I will say thank you to Mr Arctic for the node education.  A certain setup was flying great, but always trying new things, I switched to the long Al inserts, and some were longer yet with AL weights added.  My best flying shafts ever with a fixed blade.  Magnus varieties, and a No Mercy.  Would I still hunt with the shorter brass insert? Absolutely, I think when you're shooting the most natural-spined arrow for your bow, that overall weight up front is the biggest factor

I've flown all over, including several international trips, with a takedown with 2nd set of limbs in a soft case in the middle of luggage surrounded by clothes. Zero issues. I prefer to keep my bow low profile as well, especially flying overseas. Arrows in a tube, broadheads in a plastic box.

R

Arctic hunter, how is your elbow now? Like most of us, laying off shooting really isn't an option. I have been working on a pole bldg for my wife. Everything is sore including elbows. I shot a few today and nothing felt good!

Ryan, "Glory days"! I want that. Let's bring em back!

Tedd

The further the center mass of the weights are extended; the more they have an effect on reducing the dynamic spine of the shaft...so weights in the shaft will not weaken the shaft as much as the same weight would in front of the arrow (like in a broadhead).

But as others have said, if your bare shaft is tuned well; its not usually going to make a difference that you can see when the feathers are placed on the shaft

I found 2114 to be my favorite for the 50#-55# bows I have. I do have 2213's as well but for a bow of 53#'s cut well past center.