Choosing Arrows

      Choosing arrows is often one of the most confusing ordeals for the beginning archer. After all, there are so many to choose from. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind when choosing your arrow for your traditional bow. I hope the following tips can help take some of the frustration out of choosing your arrow.
     There are four categories of arrows that you need to choose from. Alluminum, Carbon, Wood, and fiberglass. You also need to choose an arrow that is spined correctly and has sufficient enough weight for the recurve or longbow you are shooting. You will also need to decide whether or  not you will be using your arrow for hunting or for target archery. Hunting arrows need to be much heavier than target arrows for sufficient penetration on game animals. All four of the categories of arrows stated above will work however there are some advantages and disadvantages between them that I will discuss.
      Alluminum arrows have been around for many years. They are fairly durable however they can bend, causing flight problems. Alluminums are fairly cheap, and are very easy to tune. They come in many spines and weights and have been known to be great hunting arrows. If you are just getting started in archery alluminum may be the arrows for you.
     Carbon arrows are also great hunting arrows, however they are often much lighter in weight than alluminum. They have only been available for a few years now but are quickly becoming many archers go to arrow. They are extremely straight and will not bend, they are very durable arrows. They are however the most expenive arrow material available.
      Wood arrows are also very popular among traditional archers. They have a classic look that cannot be matched. However they are the least durable arrow. They break very often, and it does not take much to break a wood arrow. Like alluminum they are much heavier than carbon, making it easier to achieve desired weight.
     Fiberglass arrows are not used much these days. They were popular in the 70's but now are usually only used for bow-fishing due to the fact that they are extremely heavy and travel through the water quite easily. I hope this informaiton helps you choose your next arrow! Shoot straight!