I am looking to try these on a couple of bows. I placed a WTB in the classifieds, but might just go ahead and buy some new ones. Would like to buy half dozen. Only place I have found to sell 6, is Bowhunters Superstore. Anyone know of somewhere else I could buy 6 of these. Thanks,

Jeff

Big Jims Bow company and lancasters had the best prices last i checked.

What is a 1535?

Carbon arrows rated for #15 to #35 pound bows.

Big Jims website is not working, and Lancaster only sells by the dozen. Anyone know where I could by only half dozen.

Jeff

I believe it is a .600 spine carbon that GT just came out with.

it is a .600 spine carbon goldtip traditional.....but it surely isnt suited for bows from 15# to 35#.....they work well for bows 40 to 50 pounds.....

Exactly. Does anyone know if Big Jims sells shafts by the half dozen?

Jeff

I think so, but they might be a little more per shaft than the doz. price.

I purchased a 1/2dz from bigjims when I was trying them out. Great prices. Just give him a call and he'll square you away. His site was down when I ordered mine as well.

Thanks everyone. Since Bigjims is a sponser here, I will try them first.

Jeff

TopGun- give us a call at 229-344-1616 and we'll take care of you.

thanks, bigjim

By the way, 1535's are best suited for bows 40#'s and under. If you have a light overall arrow weight and or short draw, or your bow is not cut to center,  you can creep up into the 40's. There's always someone out there that can make them work at a higher poundage, but it's not the rule.

thanks,bigjim

.600 spine has a conversion of 52.5#s.

That is to convert common carbon spines into wood/AMO ratings (26" centers).

that is actually stiffer than a 1916 aluminum.

draw length , arrow length, riser cut, point weight, etc...all would be deciding factors..

Steve, according to Rose City's AMO chard the .600 spine converts to between 43 and 44 pounds.  

Your correct that a .600 carbon is a little stiffer than a 1916 but the Easton chart for the 1916 is spined at 28" centers and it has .623 deflection.  I am not sure if that is measured with a 2 pound weight or a 1.94 pound weight.  

But according to the Easton chart the 1916 cut to 29" would be for bows in the low to mid 40's with 125 grain point.

The only way one arrow can cover 15 to 35 is by leaving it full length for 15, and cut to about 28 for 35.  It's really ridiculous if you think about it.  Carbon arrow manufacturers could get much more close on spine variations if they wanted to work the process.  It's easier for them to give you a wide variation, and make you cope with that by adding lots of tip weight, or let them long, or cut them until the work.

This is one of the reasons I still shoot aluminum, and others are coming back to it.  Myriad spines are available as are adequate weights within those spine categories, so you can pick a length and weight you want and match spine pretty easily.

Carbons have a very long way to go in spine variety to suit me.

Tim... that sounds right with a 29" arrow 1916.... my point is that a .600 spine carbon for bows under 40#s are going to need to be left full length an loaded up front... a 1816 or even a 1716 would be good for bows 35-40#s.... a 600 spine carbon is much stiffer than 1816s or 1716s...especially when cut short...although they do supposedly recover faster....

Tim...the conversion i was using i got from braveheart... you divide 31.5/ by the actual spine to convert carbons to woodies...not sure if its 100% accurate...


The numbers 1535, 3555, 5575.......arent at all meant for trad shooters...... its meant for wheelie shooters with risers cut way past center who can shoot a wide spine range.... that is why it is so important for tradshooters to load up the front to soften the spine..which actually helps us with penetration and adding weight to the carbons.. all i know is ive shot 600 spine exclusively  in 3 different brands... i shoot them in 45#ish bows cut at just over 28" with 175 to 185 up front... some bows are cut to center, some just shy of center... i'm able to get acceptable bareshafts, im also able to group bareshats well with fletched....and most importantly my broadheads fly great..

Does anyone know if GT makes a black 1535 instead of the traditional arrows?

Yep, its the expedition hunter, but its way lighter then the Traditional.