ORIGINAL: BobCo19-65
If you plan on shooting competition, some classes require wooden shafts. I use mainly use aluminums on my bows when practicing and hunting. I have some carbon that don't get used much though.
If you go the aluminum route, use the table at Foxfire archery. Most aluminum charts are too stiff IMO.
Bob, I have been fighting this for over 18months. I go by the easton charts or even 3rivers, and always get stiff reactions if I shoot the recommended lenght. I have to leave them 1"-2" longer. But after looking at foxfire charts, thats about what I have found. I just always thought it was me and my release or something.
Like right now, with my dreamcatcher recurve, everywhere suggests 2216. But it flys so stiff, it come out of the bow with nock completely to the right , but 2016's come out straight but shows a tad weak. But according to easton and others, 2016 is way too weak. I bet 2018 would fit the bill.