I got my wife a flatbow for her birthday and volunteered to make some arrows for her (my first attempt at making arrows). All went well and she said they shot fine.
Except.......
I noticed there was a slight (but not terrible) fishtail and, more importantly, noticible marking where the shaft was hitting the bow (shelf upright protection piece). There were two marks, both very obvious (already wearing the varnish) and around 3 inch long. One about 6 inch back from the point and one just in front of the fletchings. Both the opposite side of the shaft from the cock feather, hence my assumption it is from the upright, not the shelf.
I have already canvassed opinion at the club but it would be nice to have some more opinions before I make yet more arrows!
So, spine too stiff or too weak?
I have deliberately not said what poundage bow etc as I am curious what people say with just the above info
Except.......
I noticed there was a slight (but not terrible) fishtail and, more importantly, noticible marking where the shaft was hitting the bow (shelf upright protection piece). There were two marks, both very obvious (already wearing the varnish) and around 3 inch long. One about 6 inch back from the point and one just in front of the fletchings. Both the opposite side of the shaft from the cock feather, hence my assumption it is from the upright, not the shelf.
I have already canvassed opinion at the club but it would be nice to have some more opinions before I make yet more arrows!
So, spine too stiff or too weak?
I have deliberately not said what poundage bow etc as I am curious what people say with just the above info