hey everyone what type of shaft do you think holds up best when stumpin? thanks for the input......Curtis

In my experience it has been Bamboo or carbon haven't broken either while stumpin.

I use carbon with Judo points.

ramin wood with judo or rubber blunt

carbon express  45 65 tough and good shooting

Carbon Express Heritage are the toughest shaft out there!

Locust!

Does anyone think that tuning has anything to do with it?I got some cedars that fly like missles,and they do pretty good stumpin,even on rock hard  fatlighter stumps,most times bouncing back at me when usin blunts.

Not meaning to hyjack,sorry.

I would agree with you there southern.

Though if I had to pick a shaft, I would tell you ash is, or atleast has been for me, the most durable shaft.   I have to admit here, I shot ash for a lot of years before going back to cedar.  I would also bet not only the impact, but the grain structure of the shaft itself will lend to a more durable arrow then one that runs off.   The more run off the more inclined it is to break.  Sitka Spruce was suprisingly good compared to cedar.  I have shot some maple and didnt like them.   Lots of options here.

It's a shame silent pond shafts shut his doors.  Mike made some awesome arrows!  Was always willing to help, teach, and a joy to talk too.  Not quite like some of the other arrow makers in the industry where you'd think they were dealing with aliens and spaceships!!!

'Nother Vote for Ramin!     Pick up the Pieces and Save them for the Next Arrow ya make!!      

I would say Ramin and my Heritage 150s are about the toughest ya can use. IPE but that is heavy. If ya foot your carbons with an 1.5"s of aluminum arrow they are pretty much indestructable. Shawn