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Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by bmd1023, Sep 6, 2012.

  1. bmd1023

    bmd1023 Newb

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    I can't remember where I read it, but it said guys that shoot aluminum arrows usually use fixed blades. And with carbon they use mechanical. Why would that be. Thanks for reading
     
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    fixed blade and aluminum have been around longer? carbon and mechanical are newer? no idea, just my guess?
     
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    There's no technical reason for it.

    I use carbon arrows with fixed blade heads and feather fletching. :)
     
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    Me too:D well, technically i have aluminum arrows wrapped in carbon.

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    Fixed blade with carbon for me too.
     
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    Rampaige Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Now? I would say its even. But 15+ years ago I would say you would generally find that the guys who shot aluminum arrows shot fixed blades and the guys who tried the newer carbon arrows also went with a newer technology broad head, as well. Those who depended on tried and true stuck with it. Those looking for a new edge went for the carbon/mechs. But now it's a hodgepodge because they both have been around a while.
     
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    You can really shoot any combination you want. I shot carbon with fixed, then moved to carbon with mechanical. It's more of a preference and what works best in your setup
     
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    Carbon with blazer vanes and 100 grain 3 blade montecs.
     
  9. Stubert

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    What language are you speaking?
     
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    DrawBackBowhunting Weekend Warrior

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    Chug my nug
     
  11. Bill2311

    Bill2311 Weekend Warrior

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    another great internet factoid....
    take any such information like it was a campaign promise- let's wait and see how it works out.
     
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    Pinnacle Archery Weekend Warrior

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    Dont read arcticles from wherever you read that...its bs. I shoot fixed blades and carbon arrows...who still shoots aluminum and why?
     
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    Fixed blades and carbon for me, even throw on a trusty ole Zwickey once in a while.
     

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