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Short Draw Length
JBL:
I am using cedar but I am looking at other woods, I would really like to try bamboo. I think you are right about everything being "perfect", one thing I love about the Primitive Community is that many understand that things are not perfect and to work with what the Good Lord has given us. Thank you again for your time and answers and I am going to do some more experimentation and alot more practice.
Pat B:
To get cedars that short will give you either an arrow that is way too stiff or too weak. With cane and hardwood shoots the natural taper will allow you to shoot an arrow that is about 10# heavier spine. Add a few inches to that and you can get your arrow near where it needs to be. You may also try tapering your cedar arrows to achieve the same effect. Make the point end the biggest and taper to the fletching or at least the last 10" or so of the fletching end. Pat
Pat B:
...heavier points will also help!
Justin Snyder:
I think the biggest reason people cut their arrows short is because they are infected with compound mentality and they have to get every bit of speed they can. The extra 3-5" might cost them a few FPS so they cut it off.
All of my arrows are at least 30 1/2". Justin
JBL:
That was my next question about points I was thininking about trying 145 vs 125 and see how the grey goose flys. One thing I am finding out as I really have become obsessed with archery is: the first 6 mos I was just plinking arrows; now I know what path I want to pursue as far as my tackle and shooting style. I am also hitting the target alot more. I also don't believe my short draw length will be as much of an obstacle as I once thought because there seems to be many solutions to this so called problem.
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