I've hunted with carbons every bow season so far, But i was shooting with a friend last night and he let me shoot an aluminum. I noticed my bow is much quiter with aluminums, although iit is noticeably slower. Next year i'm thinking i might switch. You guys think its worth the loss in speed? I figure the quietness of the bow will make up for the speed. I'm pretty sure i could get a good quality aluminum arrow cheaper than i could by a good quality carbon. I've also heard that aluminums are easier to broadhead tune. Im hoping this is true, as im having trouble getting broadheads to fly straight. They always seem to plane no matter what i do. I've tryed many things. My bow is properly tuned according to the archery shop, and i undertand how to broadhead tune. But still have way to many issues. Hopefully aluminums help. Though this year, i'll stick with the carbons.