New wood grain pattern on carbon shafts?

[BigJim]

Ok guys, I am looking to "possibly" have a special pattern made up on Gold Tip shafts.
The timber sticks...or dark woods from them will no longer be available ...They were occasionally available as blems from us, but were a special pattern made up for Bear Paw...who has since moved their business to a Chinese company.

When I had them, they were very popular. I am considering having them make a special "Big Jim" pattern. They would be the identical shaft as their current offering in trad except my special pattern...oh yeah, and they would be full of hot air    or maybe not.

Just a thought or two: What if they were a heavy grain pattern such as hickory, oak, or spruce in a medium to light color with a walnut footed shaft...or even both ends being footed with some darker colored wood?

Or maybe just a heavy grain of a medium or darker color?

Give me some ideas. My plan would be to have these in 32" in all sizes and for no more $$$ than the regular traditional shafts. They would also accept the standard GT nocks and inserts.

The idea is to have something that most anybody would like to have in their quiver. not something so bold and out of the box that I sit on them until they decompose.

Thanks, BigJim

[BUCKY]

Something in gray would be nice!

[Tajue17]

I understand about the woodgrain but a flat yellow just like the old microflights would look cool to.

[PBNJ]

Something in a dark wood grain similar to the Easton Legacy shaft would also be cool.A dark wood grain shaft with a white or yellow cap/crown is always a classy look. Thanks Jim for always thinking of "us". Paul

[joe vt]

I always liked the Easton Knotty Birch that sadly got discontinued.

[Alexander Traditional]

I like the idea of the different colored footing on the top and the bottom.

[cacciatore]

This is a great chance to have something more personal,if I have to choose a pattern it would be the old Serpent from JDA,but in a woody pattern a footed darker color would be nice. I really miss those Serpent.

[britt]

Jim, sounds sweet what ever it looks like.

[3arrows]

White cap to get rid of those wraps and dips.

[Matty]

Too many cool options to list. Those serpents were sweet. And I think most "wood" options are really cool IF they show grain. If they don't. They are just brown or blonde. Which is why the "footing"is so appealing.

[Nuctech]

Jim, a darker wood grain pattern would be great. I would love to have something in my quiver that matched my darker riser bows. Gotta be coordinated to kill in style after all!

[Tedd]

Jim,
Heck of a good idea. Get it right and almost every traditional archer in the country will be buying them.
Ash is a nice looking shaft. Lots of contrast in the grain when the finish is wiped on.
Or, I maybe autumn orange?
Also - Please consider 33" shafts!!! A lot or archers these day struggle to find a carbon shaft long enough. For some if 32" is long enough there is no tuning left in them for adjustments. You can corner the market for those guys. Right now only 3R has a 33" carbon shaft.
And finally - Bring back the .300 spine!
I'm glad there are distributors like yourself who are involved with the manufacturers.
Tedd

[Tedd]

Forgot to say that even though I want to, I can't currently use any GT shaft. Too short and too weak. The old 75/97 spine was right but only 32"
Tedd

[Scott Barr]

Jim, I like the idea of a footed shaft front and back. With darker woods. Walnut would be great. In contrast with the lighter wood. Keep it conservative, natural. think you'll appeal to more people.

[Tedd]

Sorry for listing too many personal preferences...
Love the look of footed shafts but lighter colored shafts are easier to see in your sight picture when it's near dark.
Tedd

[Tim Finley]

Joe Vt beat me to it, the birch would look great ! The wood grain that the old vapor shafts had looked really good too, if it was a little darker it would be even better.

[bowhuntingrn]

Definitely like the idea of the darker / heavier grain. The footing idea is a cool one, but I could do with or without it. I think if the nock end is going to be a different color, I would rather it be lighter. Maybe with a "burned crest" to separate the two colors.
Not the best pic, but you get the idea.

[bowhuntingrn]

One more thought, if you could get them to produce a "bone colored" nock that fits a 5/16" shaft, that would be awesome! I love the X nocks in this color, but unfortunately they have limited applications.

[The Whittler]

I like Joe Vet's idea. And I also like exotic woods like Coco Bolo etc.

[Owlgrowler]

Jim Crumley's Trebark is still the coolest looking camo on the planet- I think I had some aluminums one time in Trebark?