what is the difference
 

between the really small diameter carbon arrows verses the regular size diameter carbon arrows? Other than size, do the smaller ones shoot faster because of the smaller shaft diameter?

RE: what is the difference
 

The smaller shaft sizes will penetrate better than the larger ones, but the penetration is not noticable. The smaller shafts, the SST carbon shafts, would actually shoot slower than most carbons.The reason for this is their weight. They are heavy shafts for carbon. The few extra grains you get will only slow your bow down by one to two fps (the general rule is for every three grains you gain, you lose one fps).

RE: what is the difference
 

I see. Well on that expensive site lol, which shafts do you recommend?

RE: what is the difference
 

Personally, if you are still losing arrows, I would recommend the SST's. Why are you shying away from outserts?

RE: what is the difference
 

too heavy LOL.

RE: what is the difference
 

How heavy are they? I think the ones I used were 18 grains.

RE: what is the difference
 

sorry, I thought you meant the arrows. nothing agains outserts. I still may get the sst. I am not sure right now. I am spending quite a bit of money. I bought the saw that we seen from hardbor frieght but I found one on ebay. I have ordered from HF and they take FOREVER to ship things. I also ordered a jig to fletch, all I need now is some shafts. I want to go light but not too light. I am guessing that is possible.

RE: what is the difference
 

5 grains per pound is the lightest you would want to go. If you are shooting 70 lbs, 350 grains is the lightest you would want to go. The heavier the arrow, the more KE. I would buy the SST's if I were you. They look like great shafts.

RE: what is the difference
 

ok I prolly will, since they are the ones that I already have. I will have to cut them down. I have about two inches sticking out from by rest.

RE: what is the difference
 

350 total, thats arrow, BH and all or just the arrow?

RE: what is the difference
 

Broadhead and all.

I believe the safe zone is 6 grains per pound, which is 420 grains.

What is your draw length?

RE: what is the difference
 

27 inches. I came up with a figure of 419 grains and some change.

RE: what is the difference
 

I shoot a 410 grain arrow with a 27.5" dl and 70 lb dl, so an arrow around there should be good for you.