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Spine testing rose shoots

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tgr:
No, I brought some shoots to be spined.

Pat B:
I rarely spine shoot or cane arrows. I try to find the stiff side and place that against the bow. I also keep them long for my draw length; 29" to 30" for my 26" draw.
  Were the rose shoots new shoots this year or older shoots from last year or older? For the best arrows you want shoots(and cane) that is at least two years old. The shoot will have just leaves on them the first year then the second year small branches will appear at last year's leaf scars.

recurve shooter:
oh, i got ya.

Pat B:
When I say shoots that are at least 2 years old I mean in their second growing season, not curing for two years...although a well cured second growth season shoot is ideal for shafting.  ;D

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