| Selecting Arrows Selecting arrows of the proper
length is extremely important from a safety perspective.
It could be extremely dangerous if the arrows that you
are using are too short. However, an arrow that is too
long does not fly well. A good method to use when
selecting your arrows is by placing the arrow between
both arms stretched out in front of you.
| This
arrow is too long. |
This
arrow is just right. |
This
arrow is too short. |
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The following are
four commonly used types of arrows on the market today:
Wood
The wood arrow is very
inexpensive which makes it great for beginners.
Because of many differences the pieces of wood
used to make arrows, they cannot be closely
matched. Because of this your arrow flight may
vary from arrow to arrow. Wood arrows are not
very durable, and they easily warp. Here are some
step-by-step instructions for
making your own wood arrows. |
Fiberglass
Fiberglass arrows are a little more
durable than wood arrows, they can also be
measured to fit archers of different arm lengths
and strengths. Fiberglass arrows of any given
size can be manufactured more consistently than
wood arrows. However they can break real easy if
abused. |
Aluminum
Aluminum arrows are made in a variety of
different sizes. They are also made with
different qualities of aluminum alloy. Bent
arrows can always be straightened, and damaged
arrow points can easily be replaced, so a good
set of arrows can easily be maintained for
lasting use. Aluminum arrows can be manufactured
so that arrows of a given size meet the same
specifications, and, consequently , are more
consistent and accurate than wood or fiberglass
arrows. Therefore you can always purchase
additional arrows at any specific time to match
your originals precisely. Although they are more
expensive than wood and fiberglass arrows, their
consistency and durability make them the arrow of
choice. |
Aluminum-carbon
arrows
Aluminum-carbon arrows are made of an
aluminum core wrapped with carbon. they are
smaller and lighter than aluminum arrows.
However, the arrows are extremely expensive and
are normally only used by archers shooting long
distances outdoors. The Aluminum-carbon arrow is
impractical for archers who shoot their arrows in
tightly pack groups at a target, which happens
quit often when shooting short distances, because
the carbon wrappingwhen struck by another arrow
begins to break down. |
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