Let’s compare carbon arrows to aluminum arrows: The positive points about carbon arrows are they are extremely strong and durable, and the smaller diameter lets them penetrate better. The process in which carbon arrows are made allow them to be stronger but yet lighter which increases arrow speed significantly. In contrast, aluminum arrows are very forgiving and initially are cheaper. They are more consistent in drastic temperature changes also. For more information, check out Goldtip.com and Eastonarchery.com.
Yours in archery,
Travis
Yours in archery,
Travis
Hey T-Bone,
I started using carbon arrows for the simple fact that i like to get crazy and take all different shots and angles when i practice. Carbon always made me feel good cause when i missed my target i had no fear of a bent shaft. It was either shootable or not. Now that i have been shooting more i may try to switch to a hybrid like the full metal jackets. Good topic.
Todd-NC
Hey T-Bone,
Thanks for the tip, that helps understand the difference. I shoot carbon and I love them. Can't wait for more tips. Talk to ya later.
God Bless & Good Huntin'
Kristle Oberlander
P.S. Just to let ya know, I just got back home from FL. It was hot, but a lot of fun.
Like them both but for different reasons:
Carbon/Graphite - durable and long lasting, easy to repair
Aluminum - Forgiveness, hot glue and broadhead tuning. never had an aluminum arrow not get complete pass through on a deer. Seems to have better KE. Don't know if that is fact, it is just my experience.
Dislikes:
Carbon/Graphite - pulling out of 3-d targets is tough. Broadhead tuning is tough. Getting a good spin test needs to be done when building arrow. Can't do it once epoxy or super glue dries.
Aluminum - To easy to bend shaft when target is missed.
They both have there pluses and minuses. It is best to find out what kind of shooting you are going to be doing and pick the appropiate shaft from there. I have shot carbons for the last ten years. But I have switched back to aluminums from time to time depending on the needs at that time. I usually recommend a beginner to shoot carbons for the simple fact that there will be a higher percentage of missing the bag or block. The carbons have a high success rate of surviving the ground than aluminums.
I usually shoot aluminums for indoor target shoots. I do this for forgiveness and larger Dia.
Good topic,
Todd - Indiana
I shoot carbon now. I used to shoot aluminum because they were heavy and with all the kinetic energy I got great penetration. but when the new bows started to get faster and faster I switched to carbon because they are lighter and flater shooting, and you can really reach out and touch em.
Can we also get into mechanical vs fixed blade I would like to hear your opinoin?
Scott Withers-MI
Great stuff T-Bone. So is it better for the arrow to pass through the animal or stick? I mostly shoot carbon. I have some aluminums but do not shoot them much do to duribilty of the arrows. Having never shot a hybrid I would like to know how they hold up.
when i started shooting i shot aluminums cause they were cheaper. i shoot carbons now. i find that allot of carbons have the replaceable nocks which is rely handy cause i blow em off all the time. however its deffenatly harder to pull carbons out of a foam block. idk about hunting with em but the KE shouldnt change its .5mv^2 so what the carbon lacks in mass it makes up for in speed but it might have less stoping power if its a smaller diamiter?