Archery Arrows
You can’t be an expert archer without some knowledge of the many archery arrows available. This article will go through the basic types, so that you can choose the ones that are right for you.
While many people automatically assume that the latest technology is the best technology, this is not always the case. First, you will have to figure out what kind of hunter you are. Also, you will have to consider whether you want to use you bow to hunt or whether you want to shoot at targets. Additionally, ask yourself whether you want to compete or not. Once you have the answers to these questions, you can then begin to select archery arrows based upon the following information.
Let’s begin with wood. Wooden ones have been around since the time of the caveman. Since those cavemen didn’t have a lot of other options, wood seemed to work rather well. Wood is cheap, though it does have its drawbacks. You cannot make a perfect arrow out of wood – it is impossible. Also, those archers that are very serious should not use wood unless they are made to match height and weight measures. Still, wood is a great material for beginners, since these ones can get lost without too much panic.
Next, let’s talk fiber glass. Fiber glass tends to break very easily, though it does have a nice consistency to it. Most people that use fiber glass use them to hunt. Another good choice is aluminum. If you have the budget and the time, you can have your aluminum archery arrows made to order. Also, there are a lot of different width options on the market and they are quite durable. However, the problem with aluminum is that these are somewhat expensive. Most of the time, aluminum is used for tournament purposes only.
Lastly, let’s jump into the world of carbon. Carbon is durable, fast, incredibly accurate, and sharp. The only drawback with carbon is that they are also very expensive. This is why most people shooting with carbon tend to be professional archers.
So, as you can see, there are some archery arrows that are better than others, but all have their drawbacks. For the most part, use wood unless you are a serious competitor. If you want to compete professionally, save those carbon ones for those top tournaments, and use aluminum for practice.