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eastcreekarchery:
I have access to a large stand of Phragmites australis. Has anyone had success with this species?

JackCrafty:
Where are you located? Not all phragmites is created equal.

I've made a lot of arrows from phragmites but I'm on the edge of a desert in west Texas at about 2000 ft elevation. The phragmites we have here has very thick walls.

Phragmites from wet lowlands tends to be very weak and not suitable for arrows, in my opinion.

eastcreekarchery:
Yea i watched your video where u mentioned that. Im in NY. I think i will give them a try nonetheless and see how they perform.

JackCrafty:
You should be able to get your hands on Viburnum up there. I grew up in New Hampshire and that's the stuff that makes the best arrows, in my opinion. I've tried all kinds of dogwood, cherry, oak, and lots of other random shoots but Viburnum blows them all away as far as flexibility and durability.

eastcreekarchery:
Ive used plenty of viburnum for arrows and it works great for me. Im always looking to try new stuff though.

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