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All sportsmen agree to the fact that their equipment plays a crucial role in their success in any particular sport. So, do archers or bowmen. Bows and arrows act as either a plus or a minus to your hard work and talent. Hence, always choose the best equipment for your tournaments. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your archery discipline, your personal comfort, the anatomy of the arrow, and various other factors contribute to making a perfect arrow. As arrows are reusable, it makes it even more important to buy a durable and accurate arrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

Features of an Arrow<\/b><\/h2>\n

The anatomy of an arrow plays a huge part in improving its performance. Each part has an individual impact on the overall performance. Here is a brief guide, explaining each and every feature by correlating it with the accuracy of the target.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shaft Material<\/b><\/h3>\n

The shaft should be durable, flexible, lightweight, and also strong. These properties are manifested by the material. You can find arrows in a number of different materials. But carbon fiber, aluminum<\/a>, and wood are the topmost. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Carbon Fiber Shaft<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Aluminum shaft<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n

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Wooden Shaft<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Carbon fiber shafts are light in weight but still provide the required strength<\/span><\/td>\nAluminum shafts are lighter than wood but heavier than carbon. This imparts properties that are better than wood arrows but a little behind carbon arrows. <\/span><\/td>\nThey are heavier than both carbon and aluminum arrows. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
They are durable. <\/span><\/td>\nThey are less Durable, as aluminum is not that resistant as a material. <\/span><\/td>\nThey are the least durable arrows as they have almost no flexibility for bends and cannot handle misuse. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbon fibers have high flexibility making them resistant to cracks from frequent bends. <\/span><\/td>\nAluminum shafts are straight and consistent. <\/span><\/td>\nThey are less consistent and can wrap out of their shapes easily. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When you miss the target and the arrow hits random objects arbitrarily, small cracks can appear in the shaft. <\/span><\/td>\nThey can bend by bungling. <\/span><\/td>\nThey break even after small traumas. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Always check the arrow whenever you miss a target. This way, you can avoid missing your targets in the upcoming shots. <\/span><\/td>\nYou should use them cautiously to avoid bends and cracks.<\/span><\/td>\nReminds of the charisma and the glamour of history. Those who are interested in antique collections might want to play with wooden arrows. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
These shafts are a little expensive. But they are also available at budget-friendly prices. <\/span><\/td>\nAluminum arrows are cheaper. Hence, if you are a recreational player, then you should go for this option. <\/span><\/td>\nWooden arrows are expensive compared to what they have to offer in performance. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Shaft Length<\/b><\/h3>\n

Shaft length of your arrow and your draw length is interlinked. You can use the indicator tool to determine the perfect shaft length from your draw length. An imbalance between shaft length and draw length will affect your performance. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, commonly experienced archers use short arrows. Apart from length, shaft diameter and mass are also important for determining your performance. A heavy arrow will decrease your draw length and a lighter one will have an opposite effect. Generally, it is advised to go for a medium-weighted arrow. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fletchings<\/b><\/h3>\n

These are synthetic materials (though bird feathers were used in the past), used as aerodynamic stabilizers. Usually, 3 to 6 fletchings are attached to the bottom end of an arrow.<\/span><\/p>\n

Feathers and synthetic plastics are the two most common materials used to manufacture fletchings<\/a>. Plastic fletchings are also called vanes. On one hand, vanes are preferred for their durability and waterproof properties. On the other hand, feather fletchings provide arrow stability. However, you can use sprays and powders to make feather fletchings waterproof. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some common shapes of fletchings are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n