Got my first set of woodys. =0)

fido dog · March 22, 2010, 01:31:00 AM

Tred Barta arrows from 3Rivers. 30.5" @ 65-70 spine with 145gr on the front, 575gr total. They fly GREAT! I'm sold....carbons have been a pain in my butt since I started shooting over a year ago. I figured they would be a good "starter" wood arrow. One had a slight bend in it and with Gurus' straightening tutorial it was gone in a matter of seconds. I wish I had done this sooner.

I think I might try and build a set next.

vtmtnman · March 22, 2010, 05:19:00 AM

Best be careful about building them...it gets addicting.

Benny Nganabbarru · March 22, 2010, 06:26:00 AM

Good for you. You know, if you hold your bow up close to your ear, out in the silence of the wilderness, you'll hear it whisper to you, saying, "I want to shoot wooden arrows."

straitera · March 22, 2010, 11:59:00 AM

Wood arrows, wood bows, deep woods.

March 22, 2010, 12:09:00 PM

There really is nothing like the smell of a split cedar shaft. When I shoot at a deer target and destroy my arrow by deflecting off the tree branch that always seems to be in the way, I find solace in reflecting on life while I sniff the remains of my arrow. This year in Iowa I had a cow elk step on a blunt that I had fired into a gopher mound. I could not shoot shoot at the elk of course, but I still enjoyed the ceremonial sniff after the elk left.

lpcjon2 · March 22, 2010, 12:11:00 PM

Good on you for getten wood,It's like hitten puberty in trad archery.As mentioned by Rich (vtmtnman)crafting arrows is extremely addictive.My refrigerator and the tops of my kitchen cabinets are filled with arrows and arrow boxes.Don't let me get started on the cresting and dipping part...LOL

Spectre · March 22, 2010, 01:05:00 PM

God made wood, God is good---so must be wood.

rushlush · March 22, 2010, 03:34:00 PM

I just got my first set of woodies for my new to me Jack Harrison Lobo nd I love them cant wait to get some more.

bentpole · March 22, 2010, 04:12:00 PM

Woodies!

Pon · March 22, 2010, 05:18:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by fido dog:
One had a slight bend in it and with Gurus' straightening tutorial it was gone in a matter of seconds.

Can you help me find that tutorial?

lpcjon2 · March 22, 2010, 06:10:00 PM

Go to the how to in the main forum.

kbetts · March 22, 2010, 07:49:00 PM

Surewoods on the way. First attempt also. Can't wait.

Brently · March 22, 2010, 09:36:00 PM

Wood is the only thing to use!

fido dog · March 23, 2010, 01:28:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pon:

QuoteOriginally posted by fido dog:
One had a slight bend in it and with Gurus' straightening tutorial it was gone in a matter of seconds.
Can you help me find that tutorial? [/b]

Just so you know...I didn't use a screwdriver, but a Bic lighter. Worked for me and was gentle on the finish.

Dave Thaxton · March 23, 2010, 09:43:00 AM

Gotta try some of these myself. Congrats

Rufus · March 23, 2010, 07:40:00 PM

Hey, welcome to the "pre-carbon" clan!!!!!!Nothing like wood getting to where you planned on it goin.

dan d · March 23, 2010, 09:27:00 PM

I too have become a wood fan, I just didnt feel the true traditional feeling until I went to wooden arrows.

crookedwoody · March 23, 2010, 09:38:00 PM

i think wood penetrates better than anything else do to mass weight of arrow.after shot they tend to snap,but already done its job.they are addicting to make and shoot.some bows just shoot them better,quieter.enjoy the flight of wood...chris

Slewfoot62 · March 23, 2010, 11:01:00 PM

Just recently got some wood arrows and shot them I LIKE!. Been shooting carbons previously. Ordered up some Ash shafts from Allegheny Mountain Arrowoods. Been practicing making arrows for my little boy ( he's not picky!).

Flying Dutchman · March 24, 2010, 04:17:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Pon:

QuoteOriginally posted by fido dog:
One had a slight bend in it and with Gurus' straightening tutorial it was gone in a matter of seconds.
Can you help me find that tutorial? [/b]

Here you go: http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000060