When it comes to arrows?

[peakrut]

What should I be looking for as a starter? I have decided on 45lbs to shoot.

[Schultzy]

You may get a pile of different answers here on this one but if it was me I would try shooting Aluminum 2117 arrows first and see how they fly for ya. I don't think you want to go to too heavy of an arrow, you will lose some speed then but you will also gain more on punching power with the heavier set up. I wanted to shoot 2117 myself but my arrows kicked way to much because of the pounds I shoot (73lbs). So I went to 2216 XX75's (A heavier set up) which fly very well! If your into shooting wood arrows I wouldn't know what to tell you on that. I hope I helped you out some Tony! Good luck!

[Cessna Flyer]

You have to decide on the type of arrow you want to shoot, your actaul draw length will play an important roll also. I am not going to say a 2117 is way to stiff, but it is if you have a standard draw of 28".

I started shooting a recurve 50# and shot 2018, then moved to a longbow andnow shoot wood and carbon.

[JimPic]

A 2117 is way too stiff for a 45# bow.I use 1916's and 2014's off my 47# longbow with great results.And if ya want to shoot carbons,Carbon Express is coming out with a Heritage 90 which should spine perfectly for that weight.I can use my Heritage 150's but I have to put some weight up front to soften them up enough(which really isn't a bad thing anyway)

[Arthur P]

I'd just go ahead and buy some Gold Tip Traditionals. I think you said your draw length is 30"? So your arrow length will be like 31", I assume. 3555's might work, but I bet you wind up with 5575's and a little extra tip weight, because I think the 3555's might be spined too soft. See if you can get your hands on a couple of 'em inboth sizes and try them out before choosing.

Or do the samewith the CX Heritages JimPic recommends. Same difference.

1916's or 2016's aluminums 29" should work. I shoot 30" 2018's in my 50lb bows.

[BobCo19-65]

I'm agreeing on the 1916's for starters. The lightest weight that I use are 2016's with both my 54 pound recurve and 55 pound longbow.

[Schultzy]

ORIGINAL: Schultzy

You may get a pile of different answers here on this one but if it was me I would try shooting Aluminum 2117 arrows first and see how they fly for ya. I don't think you want to go to too heavy of an arrow, you will lose some speed then but you will also gain more on punching power with the heavier set up. I wanted to shoot 2117 myself but my arrows kicked way to much because of the pounds I shoot (73lbs). So I went to 2216 XX75's (A heavier set up) which fly very well! If your into shooting wood arrows I wouldn't know what to tell you on that. I hope I helped you out some Tony! Good luck!

I figured I was setting you up to stiff. My bad!!! 2016's isn't a bad idea like Bigcountry said!

You know what I am thinking about doing? I am thinking about buying some gold tip trad carb arrows, and taking advantage of thier insert additional wieght setup for tuning. You can add wieght to the front or end to tune perfectly.