Arrows for target shooting.

[Quackor]

A friend and I started shooting olympic style recurve "seriously" about a month ago, and our experience with buying arrows in local archery stores is something like "Here take these *cough* 'cause it's what we got in stock *cough* "

So I turn to you, wise and experienced archers for an advice that will yield you no financial gain whatsoever.

Here's what my friend is shooting:
Samick Masters with WinWin 32 lb limbs (the lowest, ~$200 model) (66" set)

And my gear:
Hoyt Eclipse riser with Epic 36lb limbs (70" set)

We both use fastflyte (or however you spell that) bowstrings.

So what I'm asking I guess is: how heavy, how thick and how fletched they should be... and what should we expect to pay for those?

[DanceswithDingoes]

Cartel Triples would be the best priced alternative, next are Easton Navigators then Easton ACE's but the price goes up accordingly. If you want to start on the cheap then look at Beman 'Flash' Carbons in an 800 spine.

[Jay.G]

For you Cartel triple 600s o 610 Navigators thats probably the 2 i'd recommend.
For your friend Cartel triple 700 would do but 600 would be alright as well and for Navigators 610 for a stiffer one but put the heaviest point recommended or 660s.

if you can give us your draw length. So we can further deliborate on your arrow spines. :D

[robbo]

Not too much difference in the price between Triples and Navigators now.

[frommy]

Not too much difference in the price between Triples and Navigators now.

Uuummm, Robbo. He is in San Diego (where I also will be briefly in October :lol: ) Easton prices are pobably much cheaper from a dealer over there.

However, Quackor, if buying off the net, Robbo may be correct.

Brian

[Quackor]

Thanks guys.
For further information, She draws 25" and I draw 29".

[Quackor]

OK I checked my local "dicount store" that I've always found to have competitive prices, and they don't have Easton Navigagtors, and A/C/Es stand at $270 a dozen.

Now that's just way outta my league I'm afraid.

Sad thing is - they don't have cartel at all.

They manufacturers they carry are:
- Gold Tip
- Beman (only ICS Hunter, Venture, Black Max, Max4, and Energy)
- Carbon Express
- Carbon Impact

Which ones of these are worthwhile?

[wmt3rd]

... http://www.carbonimpact.com/ultra_fast_carbon_arrows.php. I'm using them and they are light, small diameter and come with break off points and pin nocks. Give them a call.

[Sandy Hancock]

I would suggest the ultralight carbon arrows your local retailer stocks are more suitable for unmarked field or 3D archery.

As your stated interest is "Olympic style" recurve (outdoor FITA target), I would echo the earlier recommendations of others: Easton Navigators (around 540 spine for you, 880 for your friend) or Cartel Triples (around 500 and 900) would be much more appropriate.

If you can't get them locally, look further afield. There are several internet-based mail-order archery retailers which provide excellent choice, service and price. They are mentioned throught this forum, so I won't offer my own preferences - have a look around.

[Quackor]

Allright, thanks Sandy, I think I have a pretty good image of what I need to look for now :) You guys have been great.

[Jay.G]

i use Carbon impacts but i can tell you then don't perform well at all in the wind very light and the diameter isn't very small either unless you use a 900 or something and the point well it is bend easily, not a very worthwell arrow, good for practice but if you are quite serious triples and Navs are the way to go.