RE: 10 reasons to consider carbon arrows.....
Just couldn't stay away from this one. Let's take them one by one:
1. Durability:
Modern carbon arrows are tougher than nails because they feature wrapped construction....they can take all the punishment you can give them and continue to perform as if they were brand new.
I've got a lot of proof in the shop that totally blows away the last part of this statement. They're tough, but not that tough.
2. Consistent straightness:
Modern carbon shafts from the best companies are very comparable to aluminum arrows.
This one is so far "off base" that I had to laugh out loud. The sad part is that the "best companies" is a very subjective statement. I've got some +/- .001 shafts in my samples that run between .040 - .050. We instruct our customers to constantly check their arrows for straightness.
3. They can't bend...ever!
A carbon arrow can be flexed alot, but it cannot be permanently bent....
Others have made adverse comments about this with which I totally agree and more.
4. Quality components:
in the "old days," one of the problems with carbon arrows was that there was not the availability of quality components like tunable nocks and arrow-point inserts machined to 'such tight tolerances.'
Quality of components has improved.
5. Quicker recovery:
Carbon shafts are stiffer than comparable aluminum arrows, meaning they recover quicker from 'flexing at the release.'
Agree.
6. Raw arrow speed:
Carbon shafts are lighter than aluminum arrows of similar spine.
Lighter arrows mean more speed; however, they also mean less penetration.
7. Penetration:
...it is a fact that the smaller-diameter carbon shafts w/ smaller fletches penetrate deeper than comparable aluminum.....
This is really a somewhat stupid statement. Lack of details/facts!
8. Wind bucking ability:
Smaller diameter carbon shafts w/ 3 1/2" or 4" fletch and mechanical or low profile broadheads will definetly buck the wind better than a fatter aluminum arrows.....
This is a lengthy discussion by itself.
9. It's easy to ""roll-your-own:"
'It's easier to build your own carbon arrows.....'
This depends on 'how' you build each.
10.The price is right:
For years, the best carbon arrows cost much more than comparable aluminum shafts. Not so today.
It really depends on what quality/yield you're trying to achieve with carbons.