Adrian Tippins lifts the lid on what you – and your juniors – need to know about basic arrow literacy. I’ve always thought that the hardest thing for novice archers is attempting to understand and navigate the technical minefield that…
spine
What exactly does ‘spine’ mean?
Andrew Tippins explains exactly what is meant by the spine, as comprehensively as he can in one easy to follow article!
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Posted in FAQs
Two new X10s
Easton has introduced two new shaft sizes for the X10 arrow. In response to an increasing number of top recurve archers shooting bows of draw weights over 53 pounds, the company has developed two stiffer spines to reduce the need…
Heavy Hitters
Senior recurve engineer George Tekmitchov explains the relationships between arrow spine and weight, and how to decipher your arrows’ weight codes When it comes to finger shooting recurve bows, there is no more important arrow specification than arrow spine. Consistent,…
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Posted in Equipment
Ask The Experts
Q: I am looking to buy some new arrows, but my length and draw weight combination has me right between 450s and 500s on the charts. Which spine should I go for? A: In my experience, it’s always a better idea…