What happens if arrow is too long?

What happens if arrow is too long?

If you shoot an excessively long arrow, not only will the excess shaft weight result in a heavier and slower flying arrow, but the added length may necessitate changing to an even heavier/stiffer arrow spine.

What can happen if an arrow is too short for the bow?

Bending, known as “archer’s paradox,” occurs when an arrow is released from the bow. Spine strength must be matched to bow draw weight. If your arrows are too lightly or heavily spined for your bow, the “archer’s paradox” movements will be extreme, resulting in poor arrow flight and loss of accuracy.

Are longer or shorter arrows better?

Shorter arrows are lighter and can generally be made to be stiffer than long arrows. An arrow flexes as it flies through the air and a shorter and stiffer arrow will flex less and this also helps with additional speed and flight distance.

Can you shoot arrows longer than draw length?

Length of arrow is important to get the correct spine. If you have everything perfect now but you want the arrow longer realize that the longer length will weaken the spine of your arrow. You may weaken it to the point that you might need a stiffer spine or a lighter weight head.

Can an arrow be too long for a compound bow?

For just being too long, nothing wrong happens. If, however, by being too long, the arrow’s dynamic spine is too low, then the arrows will not be accurate as they will tend to “fishtail” in flight. They will also tend to fly to the right (for a right handed archer).

How does arrow length affect spine?

The longer the arrow, the weaker the spine of the arrow becomes.

Can arrows be too short?

Too short is one that drops behind the tuner blade when you pull it to full draw.

How important is bow draw length?

Draw length is important no matter what kind of bow you shoot. It determines the length and size of your arrows and the size of your bow. Also, it is especially important for compound shooters because compound bows have set draw lengths. Bows come in different sizes and draw lengths to help you shoot consistently.

How long should my arrow be for my bow?

A good rule of thumb is to cut it no shorter than the middle of the riser. At full draw, your arrow end would sit right in the middle of the shelf.

Does arrow length matter?

One more time: When selecting arrows, regardless of type bow, spine for length of arrow is primary goal. Both Traditional, Recurve and compounds require X length of arrow for length of draw (bow or shooter) back to the rest (can have longer, but not shorter).

How long should an arrow be for a compound bow?

Can an arrow be too long? Most new arrow shafts measure 32 inches before being cut, so that’s about as long of an arrow as you can shoot. Depending on your draw length, such an arrow might stick out an awful lot in front of your bow at full draw, which raises issues about clearance and maneuverability.

Is a longer arrow more accurate?

If from your bow and if a 32 inch arrow had the correct dynamic reaction vs a shorter arrow with the correct dynamic reaction then the longer will shoot better.