Hi everybody,

I'm a newbie to both archery & blogging/posting, whatever this is.

I'm thinking about using wooden arrows and I could really use some advice on choosing the right spine weight, size, ect.

My bow is 45# recurve and my draw length is 28".

Thanks

45-50 spine ought to work just perfect for you.  You may also find for a recurve that 50/55 works well too.  There is a reason they are called 45-50# spine.   :D  Oh, yeah, welcome to the wonderful world of traditional archery and this site.  You'll find bunches of great people here who are willing to offer opinions on all things related to bows and arrows--some of them may even be right!  

Welcome!  

David has it right, those spines will be very close for fine-tuning.


Also,you can order a test kit from sponsors on here to find out exactly what spine your bow likes cut a little longer than your draw length. If you get one it will work with all future bows of a similar draw weight. Well worth the minimal expense (around the same as a dozen raw shafts).

The above recommendations are good IF you're planning on using a 125 grain head and your bow is cut somewhere near center....which most recurves are.

If you plan on shooting heavier heads you'll need heavier spine.

I shoot 68# spines with my 200 grain tips 46#@29" draw.

You might want to read this...  http://www.tradgang.com/docs/newbies.html

Also..The spines of 45-50 and 50-55 will probably work for you if you're using 125 grain heads...but...

If you plan on trying out different bows..which it seems we all do..it would be a very good idea to get yourself a "spine test kit".

Basically a few arrows of different spines you can shoot to find out what you need before ordering a dozen.

Depending on what type of wood and all you want to shoot quite a few arrow makers and trad supply places sell these kits.
.. here's one....    http://www.3riversarchery.com/product.asp?i=4054X

QuoteOriginally posted by Zradix:
The above recommendations are good IF you're planning on using a 125 grain head and your bow is cut somewhere near center....which most recurves are.

If you plan on shooting heavier heads you'll need heavier spine.

I shoot 68# spines with my 200 grain tips 46#@29" draw.

Yup, should've mentioned that! Heavier heads effectively reduce spine, so start with a heavier spine to achieve the same results.

Welcome newb! Classic woods will do the trick & look good doing it! All been said above. Best luck.

50-55 would be a good choice with 125 grain head, 55-60 with a 160 gr head.

The best advice I could give would be to go to the Sponsor's Classifieds on here and look for Elite Arrows by Paul Jalon. Contact Paul and he can not only give you the advice you need but build you an outstanding wood arrow as well.

Welcome to Trad Gang and enjoy the journey.

Welcome to Tradgang.  There are a great many sponsors on this site that are more than capable of either getting you the material needed to make your own, or have them professionally made for you.  2 that come to mind readily are Magnus and Snag.  Both make wonderful arrows.  

All it would take is a phone call to a sponsor (supplier or arrowsmith) and they will set you up just fine.