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Hello Archer Enthusiasts,
As an archery coach, I am often asked for bow recommendations. If you search this site, you can find my Youth Recurve Bow Recommendations and Youth Compound Bow Recommendations. The very next question is typically, what kind of arrows do I recommend. As with everything about target archery in the USA, it is hard to make a recommendation because I can’t go down to the local archery shop and see arrows that are suitable for target archery. I feel that I’ve reached a point where I definitely have a good recommendation for entry level arrows however and what follows is what I’ve found.
I recommend the following arrow:
- Easton LightSpeed w/ G UNI Shafts
- Made To Order (MTO)
- Shaft Size: 500
- Arrow Length: Needs to be calculated to fit archer. See “Arrow Length” below
- Quantity: 12
Again, I would call into Lancaster Archery and get the arrows “Made To Order” aka MTO. When the arrows are MTO, then it will include the “Easton CB One-Piece Point” (2070039), the “Easton CB UNI Bushing” (2070001) and the “Easton G Nock” (2070125).
Cost
Currently, Lancaster Archery has these arrows for $7.50 per shaft. MTO arrows will cost more (about $15 more per dozen) but it’s worth it. The “Easton LightSpeed” arrows also come in the “3D” version but they cost $10 per arrow shaft. The “3D” arrows are slightly better in that they have a tighter straightness tolerance (.001 vs .003) but for a youth arrow I don’t think it’s worth it.
Arrow Shaft Size
Arrows come in different widths and flexibilities. An archer wants to match the flexibility with the strength of the bow. Note that a stiffer arrow does not mean a better arrow. It is a good thing for the arrow to flex as it is fired and flies through the air. Basically, the number represents the amount of deflection in the arrow when the standard weight is placed on the center of the shaft. With a youth bow, I recommend the “500” shaft size. Basically this means the arrow “should” deflect .500” but many of the arrow manufacturers fudge these numbers.
Arrow Length
If you shoot an Olympic recurve bow, arrow length matters a good bit. The key element is that a shorter arrow will fly faster than a longer arrow. Faster = flatter = better. Also, with a properly fit arrow, you can use a clicker to help you hear and feel that you have reached your full draw position and gives you that input that it is time to release. With MTO arrows, the arrows are cut to the length that you specify. With youth arrows it is always good to leave some growing room. Too short of an arrow is dangerous if the archer pulls the arrow all the way through the arrow rest and it falls off.
So, how do I know what arrow length to order? Correct arrow length is measured from the bottom, inside of the nock groove (deepest point where the string goes into the nock) to the cut end of the shaft. Here’s a good article on measuring your draw length from HuntersFriend.com.
Fletching/Vane
The “AAE Plastifletch Max Vane” (1010015) is a good, durable entry level vane that comes in a variety of colors. I like smaller vanes to allow for faster arrow speed over a long flight to the target so get size “16”. Each arrow will have three vanes. Get two vanes in one color (I find pink is a great color to find an arrow lost in the grass or woods) and the “index” vane in another color.
Another option would be the “Bohning Blazer” vane (1480114). These vanes have a slightly higher profile than the “Max Vane” above. At this point it is all about personal preference.
Quantity = Dozen
I always recommend purchasing a dozen arrows at a time. In an outdoor target tournament you only shoot 6 arrows per end. However, arrows are lost and arrows get damaged. Over time, you’ll find that you move through several arrows. Sometimes they can be repaired, but other times they are too damaged to be repaired.
What about Aluminum arrows?
You’ll notice that the LightSpeed arrow is a carbon arrow. Anything “Carbon” is basically baked hardened fiberglass. Carbon arrows are a bit more durable and take more abuse than aluminum arrows. Aluminum arrows are cheaper for sure. However, as a youth arrow, the archer will miss the target a lot, bounce the arrows off of the target stand or trees (if they’re shooting 3D tournaments) or even off of other arrows in the target. In rare occasions, aluminum arrows can even be straightened but take my word for it; carbon arrows are worth the couple extra bucks.
Cheaper Carbon Arrows
Yes, there are cheaper carbon arrows for sale at Lancaster Archery but not all carbon is manufactured the same. My sons have owned cheap carbon arrows and they shatter and shatter badly when things go wrong. And things always go wrong. The Easton Lightspeed arrows are a good quality carbon, that is a good balance between quality and cost.
Carbon Arrow Shattering
If you shatter a carbon arrow, dispose of it safely. Immediately. Seriously. The carbon shards are extremely dangerous if they puncture the skin. If you have a broken arrow, throw it away. It’s also good to periodically gently flex your arrows and listen for any cracking. If you hear cracking, then something bad has happened to the arrow and it’s getting ready to fail. Don’t let that time that it fails to be when you or your youth is firing the arrow. That arrow is done and dispose of it properly.
Other Arrow Brands
There are many, many quality brands of arrows. In fact, a manufacturer will make a good high quality arrow, and they will also make a low-end carbon arrow that isn’t worth your money. For target archery, I just haven’t had the opportunity to shoot a lot of target arrows from other manufacturers.
Your Local Archery Shop
Remember, most arrows in the archery shops are hunting arrows and will be too stiff for youth target archery. They can order arrow shafts though and make you arrows just as Lancaster Archery can. If you like your bow technician at your local shop, by all means, please support them by ordering your arrows through that shop. They can also help you when it comes time to repair the arrows as well.
If you have questions about arrows or bows or targets or other equipment, please reach out to your archery coach. Archery coaches are there to help you as much as possible!
Coach Kevin Cully
Forsyth County Archery Club
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Interview from the World Archery Championships 2011 in Torino (ITA). Reo WILDE (USA) – Compound World Record holder
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Uncut Match from the Stage 2 of the 2011 Archery World Cup in Antalya (TUR)
Women Team Recurve Bronze Match – INDIA vs UKRAINE
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| Date: | 06/25/11 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Fundraiser |
| Scope: | Regional |
| Cost: | $15/motorcycle or car in the ride; $10/motorcycle or car in the show |
| Web Site: | |
| Address: | Harvest Baptist Church: 123 John Perry Rd. Dawsonville, Ga. 30534 |
| Map: | Click Here |
| Notes: | Hunter is one of our 11 year old archers, and he needs a new heart. Yes, you read that right: he needs a new heart! He’s on the heart transplant list, will have a mountain of expenses, and will have to be on immunosuppressants for the rest of his life. You will never meet a nicer young gentleman than Hunter. Please come out and support this event to help cover expenses relating to his illness. It’s time to step up and support one of our own. Won’t you help?
There will be food, kids games, face painting, and bake sale. Come join us for some fun as we wait on a Heart for Hunter. |
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LONDON 2012 organisers reported a huge surge in demand for Olympic tickets before last night’s deadline pinpointing archery, badminton, water polo and rhythmic gymnastics as the sports which had attracted surprising levels of interest.
Read more here: Archery among surprise hits as Olympic ticket deadline passes
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[Mark Olsen is] one of the premier archery instructors this side of fictional bow-and-arrow-toting characters, and his Eastern Archery Academy is setting up camp at the Seacoast Family YMCA in Portsmouth.
I love the thought of spreading archery in a variety of formats and venues. It sounds like this YMCA program is a great way to get archery exposure to families that may not otherwise be able to learn this great sport.
Olson is a Level 4 National Archery Association coach — that means he’s got mad street cred with the bow and arrows — and he has traveled the world studying under some of the sport’s greatest instructors, including earning certification from former Olympian and Korean Olympic coach Kyung Rae Park.
Read more here: Seacoast Family YMCA offering ‘alternative’ sports programs
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Brandon Allison
It is never easy transitioning from a compound bow to a recurve bow, but that is exactly what Brandon Allison did on his way to the Eastern Regional Intercollegiate Archery Championship.
“There are a lot of big things that are impressive about Brandon,” Pennsylvania College of Technology archery coach Chad Karstetter said. “He’s a very dedicated person. He decided to pick up recurve, because he knew we needed a recurve shooter for the team. It takes a lot to pick something like that up so quickly, and he’s really impressed me.”
Well done Brandon. Keep up the good work habits.
Read more here: Northern Bedford graduate wins collegiate archery title
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Here’s your chance to shoot life-size targets of all kinds of animals and maybe even some aliens and other creatures! This is not a 4-H sanctioned event. All youth and adults are invited to participate. Kids 14 and under can shoot for FREE, and those ages 15-17 shoot for a discounted rate of $10, $15, or $20 depending on if you shoot 50 or 100 targets and if you pre-register at www.r100.org for a $5.00 discount. You can also register on site. The website says that kids 14 and under have to have a paying adult to shoot for free, but we were able to have this fee waived. Also, I’ve heard that really good door prizes and awards are given on Sunday afternoon after the shoot ends. Please direct all questions to Adam McGinnis at 770-337-5430.
- Who: Rinehard R100 hosted by Deer Capital, LLC
- What: 3D Shoot with prizes
- Where: Jasper County Rec Dept., 246 Ted Sauls Road, Monticello, GA, 31064
- When: April 30th – May 1st, 2011 – Check flier for times Sat and Sun
- Cost: Adults and Youth – Check flier for prices
- Map: Click Here
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Our paralympic athletes (especially the archers, of course!) get my respect. This is a great story about one athlete in search of another Olympic dream.
Archer Chuck Lear
The 64-year-old Lear was in Yankton last week to train at the National Field Archery Association Easton Yankton Archery Complex. The outdoor archery season begins soon, including the World Championship trials on May 1, and he traveled to Yankton from his home in Lee’s Summit, Mo., to work with the archery center’s facilities coach, M.J. Rogers.
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Paralympian Brings His 2012 London Quest To Yankton
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