John- Yes, me too... keep 'em flying true and havin' fun too.

I've got to get back into making my own finished arrows one of these days. A great feeling making your own beauties. Too many hobbies, not enough time I guess. I used to make so many, didn't know what to do with all of them.

You're right, anyone new into woodies will benefit greatly by dealing with a reputable arrow supplier/builder as they know their stuff and can assist in selecting the right shaft for their situation.

I have found that I can shoot 15# over spine on most of my recurves, although a bit slower in flight as the stiffer spine is heavier, they still fly great.