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Spyder XL T/D Recurve need arrow suggestions (budget)

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#1 ·
Posted a few days back about a $150 beginner one piece bow. We'll that budget was a stretch, and it was difficult (not impossible) to find a 35'ish# bow at 64" for that budget.

Enter the Spyder XL TakeDown bow by SouthWest archery. Looks like a Samick Journey replacement, budget friendly, decently reviewed. So I think I'm going to pick one up.

With that, I'm going to need some arrows. I'm getting kinda lost in 400,500,600 spine, yada yada.

My draw length (measured finger tip to fingertip / 2.5) is 29.5".

So from what I've read, I need roughly a 32" long arrow. What spine "grain weight" do you guys recommend, and what are some budget friendly options? 35-40$ range for at least half-dozen?

I'm not setup to build arrows, so something already ready to fly would be preferred.

Thanks all!!
 
#2 ·
For budget friendly, I would get 1816 or 1916 MTO (made to order) Easton Tribute arrows from Lancaster Archery supply. They are good range arrows, reasonably priced. Have Lancaster put feathers on, not vanes. You also might ask for inserts to allow screw in points, but at first you will want to just get to the point of being able to group these somewhere on the target. If you can find an archery shop near you, you can have them made right there, and this is always your best bet. Support your local shops so they stay in business. I would get a dozen to start with because you are going to lose on or two, or destroy them. I have seen destroyed wood and carbons in the range waste basket. I felt sorry for the guy who was shooting woodies, as these looked to be very expensive arrows. And of course if you go stumping you will probably destroy an arrow or two hitting rocks and other hard obstructions. Easton Tributes are cheap enough that you won't cry, but good enough for you to learn with.

Wade
 
#4 ·
.600 spine. 3 Rivers has some arrows called Fleetwood. They're carbon and come with feathers and points, plus extra inserts. 35 bucks for 6. I think they come at 31 inches. I draw 29 and they're a pretty durable arrow. You'll probably pay extra to get a 32 inch arrow and .600.

Bowmania
 
#5 ·
F -

First off, you don't know your draw length, that calculation is hit or miss.

If you're about 29", from an entry level 35#, you're looking at a 700 - 800 spine arrow, unless you really go to a much longer arrow.

Get the bow first, measure your draw length on that bow and then we can talk.

Viper1 out.