I've got a bunch of arrows that have been kept indoors but are pushing 20 years old. I'm deciding whether to throw them away or give them away. I flexed a couple and they seem OK. What do y'all think? They are Carbon Express Line Jammer 350's cut 28 inches long.
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If they spine right, shoot em -
This is a great question that I haven’t seen a truly definitive answer for. One could assume that carbon arrows do have a lifespan of some kind. I have a couple FMJs that are 15 years old and likely have 2-3000 shots on them.Comment
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As long as they are not discolored, stored out of the weather, and flex test ok, they should be good to shoot.
I know where one CX is that has been sitting out in the weather for several years. The Floresent red veins I built on it are now clear. I'd never shoot that one again
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I picked up my Mathews Q2 and sharted shooting it again. Arrows and the bow have to be about 25 to 30 years old. They dont' seem to have any issues.Comment
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I flexed some more of them and a few snapped pretty easy. I trashed them all.Comment
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flex test them. all that could happen is to warp in some way or de-laminate..Comment
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Arrows are too cheap to risk blasting one through your arm. When in doubt, pitch em.Comment
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I think the best will be to throw them away, even if they are in good condition I don't think it's a good sign to give them away without being sure of their safetyComment
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