I didn't mean to be controversial Len- I'm simply posting my opinion which happens to be different than yours. I always assume it's in good fun to have differences of opinion- it's just a message board.

We all know that both carbon and aluminum can make a fine and very functional arrow. But I find the back-and-forth of debating to be fun and interesting, and as long as everyone keeps a good attitude and doesn't make it personal or take it personally, it can be very instructive to hear both sides. I am at your shop more than you realize, and I know you are a fine bowhunter and very knowledgeable "pro." I have taken your advice on a great many things, and will continue to do so. But when I disagree, I'm going to give you a hard time. I expect you to do the same. It's all in good fun.

Now, as to finding the 'heavy side' of arrows in a tub- that is about the silliest thing I can imagine. Arrows spin- that heavy side goes around and around. Who cares where it starts, it can't possibly matter. Now finding the spine of the arrow (the point of weakest flex)- that makes a lot of sense! You don't want the arrow flexing down down into the rest or sideways into the side of the bow...