She doesn't know it yet, but my girlfriend is getting a nice old Shakespeare Yukon marked 31+ at 28". Knowing the Shakespeare markings from back in the day that probably means 33 - 34#.  Now, my girlfriend only draws 24 - 25" (still working on consistent anchor).  What would be a good arrow for this set up?  I don't want some cheap kids fiberglass arrows.  I would like to get something that is spined correctly and would have a decent chance of flying correctly.  Would a cedar arrow marked 30 - 35# and cut down to 26" work, or is that going to be too stiff?  I can't think of any aluminums or carbons that will work.  Appreciate the help guys!

Yep.  Cedar will work if you can find it that light.

I haven't shot cedar for 30 years, so I can't remember if they are marked at say, 30 - 35, that they will still be that when cut to 26".  I've been so used to aluminums where every time you cut them you just made them stiffer.

If your interested in Carbon check out the Beman Carbon Flash shafts in 1000 spine(might need to leave them a little long). Another option in Aluminum would be the 1516..last I looked 1516 were available in both the Platinums and Jazz shafts.

Gold Tip Falcons will work fine. They are 26" long and should fly great out of her setup.

The cedars will work if you can find them.  In addition there are some alums to consider.  I think that 1716s are available and this might be a good choice.

Claudia

A 1616 Easton Jazz would work well for her.

I would go with a light weight aluminum in the cheap jazz or blues shafts.She will not hunt with it so get here some arrows to make hitting things easier.After she shoots awile and finds she likes it  then you can always invest in some good carbons like the Redlines. jmo

a 1713 weights 7.4 grains per inch,and spine at 1.044,and are available,i have some,1516s are also available at 7.3 grains per inch,they spine at 1.043.i have several different light spined arrows,i would be happy to share some to get her started.if interested give me a pm.regards,robert          

I draw 25" and shoot bows in the mid to high 20# range.  Depending on the bow, either 1516 or 1616 Easton Jazz and Blues seem to work well.   I leave them full length and use the nib points.  Some folks seem to feel they're a weak arrow, but I've been using them in 3D and stumping for two seasons now and find them reasonably durable.

I recently got some sitka spruce shafts at 30 - 35 from Hildebrandt's.  However, I'm concerned that at my light draw weights, the weight variation on wood shafts will be a problem even with sorted shafts.  The lighter the draw weight, the more significant a couple of grains becomes.

Here's Eastom recomendations..

Size Spine @
28"Span Model Weight
Grs/Inch Weight
@ 29"

1514 1.379 X7 Eclipse and Cobalt (7178 alloy) 6.8 197
1516 1.403 XX75: Platinum Plus, Blues, and Jazz 97075 alloy) 7.3 212

Opps I should have said...here's Eastons recommendation for draw weights from 20-24 #'s and a 27'' arrow

get full length 35-40# and leave them long.

Thanks for all the great advice.  Are these 1516, etc. aluminums the ones with the 2 1/2 fletching?  Is that enough to stabilize the arrow or do I need to add larger fletching?

Stinger,
I have a really large amount of cedar shafts ($20/dz. or $10/6) in 35/40#...may also have some in 30/35#. Also have nocks($1/dz), feathers($3/dz), pts.($3/dz), etc.
Just email me if interested.
Cheryl