Cedars Better Than Carbon

[Bjorn]

I think good carbon arrows are as good as good wood arrows. I happen to feel good when I'm shooting wood, and making wood arrows; and that's what better is all about to me.

[snag]

I love shooting wood, making arrows, the whole thing. But I have yet to find a wood arrow that shoots as consistantly well as a well tuned carbon. Never thought I would say that! Even so, I will continue to make and shoot wood arrows cause I love them. If I were to shoot in a scored tournament I would shoot the carbons.

[varmint]

Originally posted by robslifts:
woodies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   are the best!!!!

just a personal preference

X 2  SAme preference here!

[jacobsladder]

im with snag.

[gwhunter]

me too.  And, they're quiet.

[laddy]

Fro shorter draw longbows one usually has some leeway, even if there are variations in the release.  With carbons that same person has to do a bit of trial and error work to get the right combinations.  i don't understand why some need to leave them so long, i much prefer net for blunts and blade to the fingers for broadheads. Narrow aluminums and wood allow that much easier for me.

[ahawi stick]

I began my journey "back to wood only" several years ago, self bows and wood arrows. It is a natural "progression" sounds like you have began your journey also.If your destination is archery and bowhunting in their purest form you are on the right trail!

[30coupe]

I think wood is more forgiving. I find them easier to tune than carbon. Maybe it's just me, but I have a much harder time getting good arrow flight with carbons. Even aluminum is easier. I think part of the problem is the limited spines available with carbon compared to wood or aluminum. Wood just works better for me. Shoot what works for you.

[jacobsladder]

i think vermonster nailed it on the head....the best arrow is what works best for you.... "confidence is key"

[SteveB]

I will accept that wood can be the equal of carbon when I am allowed to shoot my carbon hunting arrows in the "Eagle Eye" shoot at Denton. Until then, I have to believe those in the know are protecting wood only because of its shooting characteristics.

Steve

[James Wrenn]

They sure would be the better choice if you needed to start a little fire.  

[KYArcher]

I finally tried some carbon arrows this year and have been pretty impressed, but theres just something about woodies. I love build'em!!

[Buckhammer]

I've never shot carbons since going trad, but I would try them. I shoot mostly aluminum because I have a 31" draw which doesn't accomodate most POC arrows once you taper the ends. I got some of those poplar shafts that are 34" and made my first set of woodies - and they don't shoot bad (notice I didn't say they shoot well).

Shoot what you like and gives you the most confidence of an accurate shot placement and humane kill.

[bowless]

Wait till you make some of your own, it'll really "feel" right.  Lots of fun during the long winter too.
Shoot whatever you like, arrows that is:)

[laddy]

I think the secret to good cedars is the supplier.

[sagebrush]

Another thing about wood, even if you break one you can use it. Put a little piece in your pocket and pull it out once in a while and smell it. This only works with certain wood. But I love the smell of cedar. Gary

[gwhunter]

I just can't see me shooting a carbon arrow off of my bare finger.  Imagine is one broke.  

[laddy]

New archery club, off shoot of the ldlbsofa, csa, cedar sniffers anonymous.  I am an addicted member.

[brettlandon]

I haven't been able to find a carbon tree or shoots to make arrows out of.  Do those grow regionally or are they imported?

-Brett

P.S.  I did find an alluminum tree once around christmas, but it didn't look like it would yeild any decent shafts.

[HATCHCHASER]

From my limited expierience, wood is quieter for the same arrow weight as carbon.  I get good flight out of wood, but what I have had is not very durable.  I have only bought cheap woodies and I think that is a mistake.  Find a good supplier before you buy cheapies and get discouraged like me.