I didn't want to hijack DB's the thread showing the hand wound (see Everyone be safe while hunting. Dont do this!) , so I started a new one with a few questions about arrow safety. That's one nasty looking hand wound and just don't want this to happen to me or anyone else. You're right, his hand will never be the same again and he will probably never shoot a bow again. I started shooting carbon arrows (Gold Tips) a few years ago and saw the warning on the arrows about bending them prior to shooting. I have bent them, but how far should they be bent to ensure that they are safe to shoot and won't splinter when shot??? Also, I have a few arrows that have some white streaking towards the tip, should they be tossed? I have bent them to see if they break, and everthing seems to be fine. When should carbon arrows be tossed :noidea: .
Ohansolo
10-09-2009, 10:16 AM
I am no expert but I would think that you should bend them more than your bow will when fired. My friend had a gold tip arrow break when he shot it. It broke 3 inches in front of the vanes and left him with a scrape up his bow arm and i told him how lucky he was that it did not puncture. He was shooting gold tip xt hunter 400 spine. If an arrow is visibly scared I would not shoot it( thats just me, not saying that it can't be done).
Daniel Boone
10-09-2009, 01:50 PM
You dont have to bend them alot. Just look for cracks on splintering while bending them.
You consider how many arrows get shot ever year. Your chances are most likely better to be killed in your car than going through your hand.
Hope that makes you feel better.
DB
If you hit something hard with them there a good chance the arrow ruined.
Hook Em
10-09-2009, 04:21 PM
You will also be able to hear crunching or feel it in your hands while you are bending the arrow.
bowdon
10-09-2009, 10:21 PM
If you twist them and if they have fiber broke inside they will fill spongy.
archerystop
10-10-2009, 08:17 PM
I didn't see DB's thread and I apologize if this is the same story.
But I thought this was a pretty good article on checking arrows.
http://www.huntersfriend.com/arrow-safety-warning.htm
We also rock climb and mountaineer and keeping track of our rope and its use and knowing when to retire it can be fatal if overlooked. Losing the use of your hand is not an option for anyone.