T-Miller,you must of been using arrows that were very old,like some of the first carbons that came out!.I have shot 4 through the sholder and no probelms.at all.I have shot through 2-3" saplings,and hit many rocks.Never had the damage you discribe,with ANY carbon arrows.Some broke yea, BUT NO SPLINTERING!!!.If you want to shoot ALM.,go for it,just dont put down good quality arrows that we all know,dont splinter.They unwine.pan.