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PatM:
That seems to agree with what I said....

adb:

--- Quote from: PatM on December 06, 2013, 12:35:51 pm ---That seems to agree with what I said....

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Huh??... actual spine weight DOES matter.

PatM:
It seems like you were saying the more flexible shafts were flying better?

adb:

--- Quote from: PatM on December 06, 2013, 12:55:43 pm ---It seems like you were saying the more flexible shafts were flying better?

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Yes... for the weight bows I was shooting them out of. In the past, I would just make war arrows from 1/2" stock and not pay attention to spine. These were mostly ash, birch and oak shafts. I have found this does not provide the best cast. Extremely over spined shafts did not fly as well (or as far) as a more appropriately spined shaft. I made some 1/2" poplar arrows, with noticeably softer spine, and they flew significantly further. They also had better flight, with less fish tailing (hence improved cast).

PatM:
That's kind of what I'm getting at. The " correct " spine is important but it's likely not the actual spine/poundage that's identical.
 

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