Carbon Arrows???????

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Gravel Grinder
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Carbon Arrows???????

Post by Gravel Grinder » February 20th, 2006, 5:13 pm

I have shot aluminum arrows for 30 years and I'm thinking about going to carbon arrows. My son-in-law says to go with Gold Tip XT. Can some one tell me the advantages and disadvantages of the carbon arrows? And what brand is the best? Thanks......

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Re: Carbon Arrows???????

Post by BornBad » February 22nd, 2006, 12:23 am

Advantage 1: Carbon arrows do not bend out of shape when they hit the shed.
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Re: Carbon Arrows???????

Post by Warmouth » February 22nd, 2006, 10:19 am

They are much faster, and made to straighter tolerances.
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Re: Carbon Arrows???????

Post by hunting170 » February 22nd, 2006, 6:27 pm

Actually aluminums are made to straighter tolerances, until you get into the higher end carbons. As far as which brand is the best?...Gold Tip, Carbon Express, Easton, Beman, and Arrow Dynamics all make good shafts. As long as they are spined right for your bow, you really can`t go wrong with anything these companies have to offer. For the money the Gold Tip XTs are hard to beat though. If you`ve never shot carbons then I`m sure you`ll be impressed with them.
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Re: Carbon Arrows???????

Post by Warmouth » February 22nd, 2006, 6:32 pm

They last forever if you don't lose them.
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