I'm looking to switch to cedars to shoot out of a 55lb longbow. I've always used 30" arrows, so what spine weight of cedars should I get? I've heard its better to be too stiff than too flexible, and I don't want to make a mistake and get the wrong ones. Thanks, Justin

If I were you I get a test pack from either Elite Arrows or 3 Rivers...I'm sure others sell them also I just don't know who...


That being said a 30'' arrow out of a 55# longbow I would be looking in the 65-70 range spine as a starting point.  But a lot depends how close to center your bow is cut.

What size aluminums do you shoot?  MY guess was 2018's

This is always helpful

http://www.arrowsbykelly.com/Spine_Charts.html

I use to use 2018 aluminums, but have been using CX Heritage 250's. So I'm guessing a 55-60 cedar would be too light at that length?

A 2018 Spines in at close to 70#...I would think the 55-60 would be a tad weak...But the 3Rivers test packs are like $35 for 2 arrows in 4 spine sizes....You always have those testers for the future and you can be confident buying expensive finished arrows or lots of shafts.

Ok thanks alot. Justin

Cedars have spirit in them. I hope you enjoy them