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Flight Arrows
avcase:
DC, Your systematic approach should serve you well. A well tuned arrow makes a big difference.
I have an article in my files somewhere written by one or the leading flight archers of the 1970’s. I recall that he used a test where he measured the buckling force on his arrows. But it may have been different thing because the arrows were shot with a release through a keyhole type riser.
I used to sort my flight arrows by their natural vibration frequency. It requires good organization and good note taking in order to get something out of it.
Alan
DC:
How would you measure the frequency?
avcase:
--- Quote from: DC on October 11, 2020, 07:20:10 pm ---How would you measure the frequency?
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Usually, I balance the arrow near my ear and tap it. This will emphasize a higher pitch 4th mode harmonic, but I can clearly hear it. The frequency it rings at is a function of its distribution of stiffness and mass.
Alan
DC:
Oh good one thing I can forget. I've got hearing aids.
DC:
Alan, I think it was in the build a long you mentioned pinching feathers to decide if they were good for flight arrows. Have you arrived at a legal species to use? Can a feather be too floppy/soft?
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