| From: SteelyDan
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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I have a yew selfbow with a draw weight of 37#@28". The length is 72", dacron string, brace 6 1/2". I draw 26 1/2 inches and shoot off a shelf that is built on to the riser.
The problem I am having is finding properly spined arrows for it. I presently shoot 35# spined Port Orford cedar, 29" long, 5/16" in diameter withe the heaviest glue on point that I can find (125 grain). They will not fly where I look.
I could use 700 spine carbons but prefer a wood arrow out of this bow. Suggestions would be welcome.
SD
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| From: aromakr
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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Without know what they are doing if impossible to tell you how to correct it. Your probably drawing about 33#@26 1/2". Are your arrows 35#@28" or 29"?
Bob
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| From: fdp
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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In addition to what Bob asked are you pointing the entire arrow at the target?
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| From: GF
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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Do you know what spine you do want?
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| From: SteelyDan
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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I am shooting this bow right handed. I am "shooting the line", using the tip of the arrow, at distances from 10-20 yards. The arrows strike to the left, indicating too strong a spine.
Hoping to perhaps find a lighter spined wood arrow. Are 30# spined arrows out there? Bamboo? SdD
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| From: fdp
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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Are you pointing the entire arrow, from string nock to point at the line? Pointing the tip at the line, with the nock slightly to the right, which is common for rich handed archers, will cost left impact every time.
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| From: SteelyDan
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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So I should just adjust my aim and point 3" to the right? SD
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| From: bigdog21
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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add more side are striker plate. could help.
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| From: Clydebow
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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He's asking if you are keeping the the entire shaft, from knock to point, pointed at the target, and not just the tip of the arrow.
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| From: SteelyDan
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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I shoot all my bows pretty much the same.
I used to anchor outside my eye at 28" but changed a couple of years ago so that I can now use the string blur. The string blur is along the outside of the limb and I get better alignment. By moving the string "in line" I lost an inch of draw length.
I was hoping that someone could tell me where I could get a lighter (30# or so) spined wooden arrow shaft. It does not have to be POCedar.
SD
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| From: fdp
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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Any respectable supplier should have 30-34lb. spined arrows. Or just leave 40lb. spine 2" long.
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| From: Brian waters
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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25-30s full lenfth should work out.
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| From: SteelyDan
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| Date: 01-May-20 |
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Thank you all.
SD
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| From: longbowguy
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| Date: 02-May-20 |
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Several thoughts; You could leave shafts longer, full length even, no harm in that.
Check with some custom arrowmakers, in the link at the top right of the page for 'sponsers.'
Why is your draw so short? Are you a small person? Most males can draw 28" or more with good form. I would start there. You could get more out of your lovely bow. - lbg
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| From: Slowbowjoe
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| Date: 02-May-20 |
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Might want to ask over on Primitive Archer... all those folks are shooting self bows, and should have some good knowledge of spines for the selfies. Meanwhile, 30-35's are out there in full length shafts. Surewood for Doug Firs, Wapiti for cedars, True Shaft for sitka spruce. True Shafts are 34", so any spine can be lessened considerably with extra length, as an option.
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| From: Tim Delf
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| Date: 02-May-20 |
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Try them full length.
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