Wooden arrows have been used for thousands of years. Unfortunately, wooden arrows have some drawbacks. Wood can warp and is less consistent than other arrow materials. But for some archers, the traditional feel and look of wooden arrows outweighs the negatives. Have fun with your gear. Choose fletching that will get the job done and make you smile doing it.
Plastic fletchings are called vanes. Vanes are usually preferred for compound bows and modern recurve bows with an elevated arrow rest. Feathers are a great choice when you need maximum forgiveness and arrow stability. When an arrow launches from a recurve or longbow, its fletching contacts the bow. Feathers are not waterproof, but can be made water resistant with powders and sprays.
The length and design of your fletchings are another consideration. In general, a shorter low-profile vane is a good choice for shooting outdoors and longer distances because they have less wind drift and less drag. Spine is the measurement of the amount of flex or bend in an arrow.
Some examples are , , and Typically, the higher the number, the more flex in the arrow. The only exception is when you make changes to your bow, such as increasing your draw weight. A bow with a heavy draw weight will need a stiffer arrow; a bow with a lighter draw weight will need a softer one. Many variables — bow design, arrow length, and point weight — will affect arrow spine.
Your local archery shop professionals will consider these factors when selecting your perfect arrow size. Shooting someone else's arrow or any arrow that was not properly sized to your specific needs is a bad idea WARNING Drawing an arrow that is too short will result in the arrow falling off the arrow rest and possibly being shot into the back of your hand.
Please make sure you have gone through the procedures below: Before continuing with proper arrow length for beginning archers you should have already read and understand the following:. Shooting arrows that are too short is dangerous not only to the person drawing the bow and arrow but to everyone who is in close proximity to the archer. Not a lot of words need to be said here - simply look over the following images and read the captions to understand why an arrow should be the proper length.
In the photo below the point of the arrow is going to fall off of the arrow rest if the archer "over-draws" the bow. What happens next can result in very serious and painful injury. If you don't believe it happens If you're new to archery or you have not had formal instruction you should have arrows that are at least 1. Drawing the bow and arrow with proper archery form and anchoring in the correct location is the only way to reduce the risk of overdrawing the arrow. Beginners should always start with arrows that are long until they learn the proper drawing technique and proper anchor position.
To start the process for determining your beginner arrow length, follow any of the simple procedures outlined below and you will know what size beginner arrow length you need in a jiffy.
Note: There are other more precise methods to determining proper arrow length but they are for experienced and advanced archers. Before you can determine your proper beginner arrow length, you will need an assistant to mark the arrow for you. You will also need one of the following measuring devices to determine your beginner arrow length:. Before you can proceed you should also have an understanding of a couple of basic archery rules Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart and perpendicular to your imaginary target as in the photo below.
Assume the position as though you are at full draw and anchor with your head turned toward your imaginary target as in the picture below. The first method assumes you have access to equipment or you plan to visit a pro-shop for help.
The best method of determining correct archery arrow length requires a bow with a light draw weight and an extra long arrow. NOTICE: All of the methods discussed on this page for determining proper arrow length are for arrows that will use target or field points.
DO NOT use any of the information on this page for arrows that will use broadhead or any other hunting tip or device. The purpose of using an extra long arrow is to be certain there is no risk of the arrow falling off the arrow rest if the bow is overdrawn.
Step 2. Draw the arrow and anchor under the chin or with the index finger in the crook of the mouth. Alternatively you can use an anchor position where the index finger is placed under and against the jaw bone as shown in the image below. NOTE: It is highly recommended that you use a bow with a low draw weight so you can safely draw, anchor and hold the arrow without becoming fatigued. Experienced archers can mark the arrow even with the back of the riser [A].
Entry level archers who have had formal instruction and shoot with good form and posture can use the distance from the nock grove to first mark [position A]. This technique for determining your beginner arrow length only requires a tape measure and an assistant.
Note that the drawing arm elbow is directly behind the arrow line and the forearm is almost parallel to the shoulder line. The anchor position is found by placing the top of the index finger near the crook of the mouth. Alternatively the drawing hand can be placed under the jawbone and close to even with the crook of the mouth. With your thumb stretched outward toward the imaginary target make a note of the distance to the end of the thumb.
NOTE: A compound archer will have a different anchor position depending on the type of release mechanism they use but the method for finding their beginner arrow length is the same. The distance you come up with is for the "arrow shaft length" and NOT the total arrow length.
If the arrow is too short it is possible to draw the arrow back off the arrow rest creating a very dangerous situation as illustrated above. Both methods work and the important piece to remember is that a beginning archer should always start with an arrow length that is longer than the actual draw length for safety reasons.
Until your shooting technique is developed including proper shoulder and bow arm elbow alignment and you are certain that you will not overdraw the bow, stick with an arrow length that is long. Below are some common shooting form errors that will give you a false reading when trying to determine your proper beginner arrow length.
The images below show the incorrect technique AND the correct shooting form you should be using when determining proper arrow length for a beginner. Use correct stance and posture - make sure the hips and shoulders are in-line with the direction of aim as shown in the following image.
In the following image the archer is creeping forward with the chin resulting in a shortened draw length. Note that the shoulders are raised, the bow arm is not extended out to the side toward the target and the elbow of the drawing arm is raised above the shoulders.
The chin should remain up and the neck elongated directly over the torso as in the correct stance and posture photo above. Some archers will turn the wrist so it is out of alignment with the forearm and upper arm resulting in a shortened draw length. Short draw is when the archer fails to reach full draw where the bowstring touching the chin or the nose. Over drawing is when the archer continues to pull the bowstring beyond the "full draw" position.
It can also cause clearance problems with broadheads. Some fixed-blade heads today have pretty big blades. Where your arrow rest sits in relation to the shelf determines that minimum length. If the rest sits in the middle of the shelf, you will need a longer minimum-length arrow than if the rest sits 2 inches behind the shelf.
Why would you want the shortest arrow possible? The shorter the arrow, the less it weighs. That will add a few feet per second in arrow speed. But there can be pitfalls to cutting an arrow down to the minimum length. One is that the arrow gets stiffer as it gets shorter. That could become especially critical when shooting fixed-blade broadheads, which tend to magnify tuning issues. The Easton spine chart recommends a spine of for a inch arrow shot from a bow set at 70 pounds. Cut that arrow length down to 28 inches, and the spine chart recommends a spine.
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