Carbon vs. Aluminum
02-25-2006, 07:04 AM
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Typical Buck
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Carbon vs. Aluminum
Whats the difference in using either of these arrows. I would think carbon is better because they bend, but i wouldnt really know, i just started bowhunting a year ago.
02-25-2006, 07:06 AM
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RE: Carbon vs. Aluminum
Oh man. Here we go again.I'm gonna put on my suit of armor now and just observe this go round.
Carbon is generally smaller diameter usually generating more speed and more penetration. But then again, aluminum is heavier creating more momentum thus creating more penetration. Personally, I shoot the best of both worlds, A/C/C.
Carbon is generally smaller diameter usually generating more speed and more penetration. But then again, aluminum is heavier creating more momentum thus creating more penetration. Personally, I shoot the best of both worlds, A/C/C.
02-25-2006, 07:57 AM
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RE: Carbon vs. Aluminum
ORIGINAL: mobowhuntr
Oh man. Here we go again.I'm gonna put on my suit of armor now and just observe this go round.
Oh man. Here we go again.I'm gonna put on my suit of armor now and just observe this go round.
Some people swear by aluminums, others love carbon. I shot XX75's for years but now since I am upgrading to a speedy new Reflex bow, I am going carbon.
02-25-2006, 10:52 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Carbon vs. Aluminum
Having shot aluminum shafts for more than 30 years I just went to carbons last year and I'm really happy with my results. I do notice the carbons shoot much faster as I had to raise my pins to allow for the speed. Good luck.
Bobby
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02-25-2006, 05:28 PM
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RE: Carbon vs. Aluminum
For all around use I think carbon is hard to beat, their are still pros and cons. Perhaps it depends on the use. For example, the top 4 professionals at the Las Vegas shoot all used Easton aluminum X-7 or X-7 cobalt arrows, but then again they were shooting spots at 18 meters, not richocheting them off trees.
02-25-2006, 06:39 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Carbon vs. Aluminum
I shot xx75's for 7 years and then switched to carbon's when I got my new bow. I was getting cracks in the arrows just from target shooting. I didn't like the fact that I couldn't see the arrow in flight either. I just pick up a dozen xx75's from the pro shop the other day and am gonna stick with what I know. I also got rid of the whisker bisquit and went back to a prong style rest.
