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My first Longbow Arrow!

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adb:
I think it would probably be a good idea if you re-enforced the self nock on those arrows, especially if they're going to be shot out of heavy bows.

Harudath:
I definitely would; that one was just for display really as the arrowhead was more for display purposes than use, afaik. For heavier bows I would reinforce the nocks with horn and bind the shafts etc. I bind them with all my other arrows, but I only shoot #42 at my draw length with a Hungarian recurve bow. I want a longbow, though  >:D

I did try shooting it; it screamed fantastically through the air, wonderful noise. All my others are irritatingly silent! :p

Yewboy:
If you want to sell these types of arrows, can I suggest that the outside diameter of the bodkin socket and the arrow shaft are the same so you have a smooth transition between shaft and arrowhead, it would make them more desireable to people. IMHO

Harudath:
I intended to do so :) This being my first bodkin, I stupidly overlooked the fitting size. I will most definitely be matching the shafts to the tips, and reinforcing the nocks, binding, etc, etc.

Thanks for all the feedback, any more is welcome!

Rod:

--- Quote from: Harudath on September 21, 2009, 12:27:29 pm ---Thanks  :D

I'm thinking about (after some practice) opening an online arrow shop; would anyone be interested in such things? What would you guys be willing to pay for a dozen arrows like that with field points, and then with bodkins? There would be other choices available of course, though I understand that a fair few here make their own arrows :p

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Should that day arrive you will be required to register as an advertiser.

Rod.

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