How to Choose Archery Arrows

Video Transcript

"There are literally thousands of different types of arrows. Hi, my name is Joe, I'm going to show you how to choose and select the correct archery arrow. If you look down you'll see hundreds of carbon arrows sitting right here before you. And over here you see aluminum arrows. In the past 5 years, most of the market in archery has went to carbon arrows. They're lighter, they're a little faster and they're typically stronger. So that being said, each manufacturer puts a logo on there that's specific to what they want. Archery arrows are tested in a certain way that creates a certain bend what is called the spine of the arrow. Each one bends a different rate. If you get one that is too weak, it could be unsafe to shoot. If you get one that's too stiff, it may be too, it may not fly right. So what you want to do is you want to make sure that you contact your local pro shop, let them know what type of equipment you have that you're shooting the arrow through and they'll assist you in getting the correct cut length for the arrow and the correct spine for the arrow. Just because it says something on the shaft, on the arrow shaft, doesn't mean that that's the exact spine. Every manufacturer does it differently and you may not understand that spine of the arrow until you contact that manufacturer or contact your local pro shop. They typically know what size spine that you would need for the setup you have. If you're shooting target, it will be a much weaker arrow because it's typically a lighter poundage and if you're hunting, its going to be a much stiffer arrow. But it does need a fletch to fly correctly. As far as the fletches, there's only one true fletch and that's a feathered arrow. A feathered arrow will vary from 5 inch to 4 inch to 3 inch fletches and they're going to made of typically turkey feathers. In the northwest, we'll typically use a plastic called a vain and these will be more durable and hold up better in the weather. On the hunting side, this 4 inch vain on this arrow will perform similar to this 5 inch vain This one right here is the new, more state of the art type vain and it will perform like this 4 inch vain. This smaller one on the end is a target vain. Its too small to stabilize a broad head or a hunting point, so this would only be used for practice points. All of these could be used for practice points but only a few of them could be used for hunting points. So make sure that you talk to your local pro shop to get the right information and they'll get you setup. If you have any other questions, contact them and they can assist you."