Taking the Woody plunge

[Jayb]

I can't take any more beautiful pics of everyone's wooden arrows so I might get some for a little birthday present to myself.  I've seen lots of great pics and posts from our venders to choose from.
My question is I've never shot a wooden arrow so not sure what I need for spine, etc.  Don't  want to spend $100 and not fly perfect.  I will of course check Stu's calculator prior.  What should I do? Ask the maker what they suggest? Can't really bare shaft tune.
I'm shooting BW PSA 52# at 26"
Thanks for the help!

[Oregon Okie]

If you are looking at Surewoods I think they sell a "test kit"

[hitman]

Call David at wilderness arrows and tell him what you shoot,bow,draw, weight and length and broadhead and he wiil set you up with right spine.

[Frank V]

           

Congratulations!!!!! You've just decided to really enjoy your trad. bow.

I think Hitman's suggestion is a good one. I'd think any custom arrowsmith would be really willing to talk with you & give you their advise with their arrows.

Another suggestion would be to call 3-Rivers, a sponsor here & ask them. I've called or emailed 3-Rivers several times & they are always willing to help.
I think you are going to like "woodies" they are a lot of fun.
Frank

[Jayb]

Thanks I love wilderness pics and who I'm going with too

[straitera]

Amen for woods! Lots of folks still don;t know how far woods have come. Straight as a string & double smack down natural fun to shoot. Endless options.

[Atennishu]

Wood arrows just look so much better too,

[kennym]

The surewood test kits rock!!

Here is my test on em after about 20 minutes of fiddlin with em in Jan.    

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=112571#000000

[wooddamon1]

Yup, any fletcher will get ya shooting straight! Get a hold of snag for sure, that guy makes some beautiful arrows!

[Jayb]

Thought about a test kit but I don't have any glue on points either to test

[Bud B.]

If you get a test kit they'll usually come with 125gr tips. Then, after getting the right arrow, fine tuning can occur with brace height, arrow length, and tip weight.

Get with a sponsor arrowsmith and speak with them. You won't go wrong placing a 15 minute call to one or two of them. Then compare the input of each.

[DesertDude]

I'm in Fredericksburg.....If I can help

[cahaba]

Congratulations. I switched to wooden arrows (Surewood) last year. They fly as good as any arrow material and maybe a little better. I enjoy making the shafts into arrows as much as I like shooting them. Once you find the right spine, length and point weight I bet you will love them too. I dont see myself ever shooting anything else as long as good shafts are available.

[Gator1]

david at Wilderness custom arrows will take care of you.

The test kit is the way to go, as has been mentioned.

You'll enjoy them immensely...

[Jayb]

Thanks everyone! Desert dude -any time your in my neck of the woods, thanks for all the help

[tecum-tha]

It would make sense if you could tell us what arrows you currently shoot....

[Jayb]

I shoot CE 150 @ 27" w/ 100gn insert & 125 pts, same for GT 35/55.

[Frank V]

Jayb

Call some of the people mentioned in the posts here. I've dealt with 3-Rivers a number of times & they will help
 They are a sponsor too I believe.
Good luck,,,, nothing like wood!
Frank

[Cookus]

Do yourself a favor and contact Duane at Dink's Feather Shop (One of our sponsors here) if you want port orfords... Believe me, there is nothing better than the smell of a broken, bloody, port orford on a cold November day! If douglas fir is your choice, then Snag is the go-to man! Both guys are great to deal with!