Arrows

Arrows can be made from wood, fiberglass, aluminum and carbon graphite. Aluminum arrows are made from extruded tubing to exact diameter and thickness. Each arrow is marked with a number e.g. 2013 which means the arrow is 20/64th inch (7.94mm) diameter and 13/1000th inch (0.33mm) thick wall. The arrows are made 760mm long (30 inches) and have to be cut with a cutting tool to the draw length to suit each person.

The arrow maker 'Easton' produces a chart which matches the size of the arrow to the draw length and draw weight of the bow. The arrow will bend a certain amount as it is fired and this amount of bend is critical for correct flight and clearance from the bow. It is very important that the arrows are 'matched' to the archer and their bow.

Arrow Nocks

Nocks are made from rigid plastic and are glued to the rear of the arrow. The top row shown in the picture are used for aluminum arrows. Nocks come in 6 different sizes to suit the range of diameters of arrows. The nocks are shaped so that they will clip onto the bowstring and hold the arrow in place. The other nocks shown are specifically for 'Beman' carbon arrows and 'Easton A/C/E' carbon/aluminum arrows.