I shoot goldtips, and I have never had one splinter or brake. I agree with jcrayford, I think that Easton and other manufacturers of carbon arrows are just coverering their a$$es just in case something happens, even though its very rare.

TFOX, do you work at that aluminum smelter over in KY. The reason I ask is because I work at an aluminum smelter here in MO. and I breath alot of carbon dust also. Just wondering.

hc4runner
MO. bowhunter