Explain to me why I should switch from aluminum to a non metal arrow

[br549redneck]

Here is what I am shooting. Martin Lynx I bought it new in early 90's 55-70 limbs fast flite cams 65% let off. Not sure what the draw weight is now close to 60 I think. I have backed it off to help my hurting shoulders. I have a short draw length of 25.5"...rest is an old school flipper rest I shoot fingers , easton 2117 28.5" arrow length. 125 grain broad head What would I gain from going to a non metal arrow? Would I benefit from a lighter broad head? I wanted to buy a new/used bow this year was looking at the Diamond Razors Edge but had some health issues come along and take my money I had stashed for it. So I am going with my old school bow if my shoulders can take it. Guys I know keep telling me to come on into the 21st century get away from that old school stuff......

[Mudslinger]

Why? with what you are shooting if it works and you like it and have to be convinced to change, WHY? the advantage that carbon will give you over aluminum is more durable, and lighter weight. Personally, if you do not want to spend the money and everything works well with the setup you have stay exactly where you are at. Just my opinion.

[JW]

Why? with what you are shooting if it works and you like it and have to be convinced to change, WHY? the advantage that carbon will give you over aluminum is more durable, and lighter weight. Personally, if you do not want to spend the money and everything works well with the setup you have stay exactly where you are at. Just my opinion.

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[DRT]

Depends on how many arrows do you bend? To me that's the best part of carbon arrows is durability.

[jerp]

I killed a lot of critters with aluminium- they are great for their weight and straightness. I switched when I got tired of them getting bent or creased from shooting tight groups. If they work for you and you like em', there is no reason to change - at least not performance-wise.

[popup_menace]

If you can still shoot correctly I'd stay with it. But I will say carbon arrows are quite a bit more durable from my experience

[NMStickFlinger3]

My dad still shoots aluminum, and they work great for him and his set up!!! There is NO reason to change what is working for you......so long as it is still working!!!! Don't try to re-invent the wheel amigo......just stick to what has been working for you and only change when you have to!!!!

[BeerMe]

I seem to bend the heck out of aluminum. Carbon are more economical for me.

[br549redneck]

Well I am old school I guess I am set in my ways. Was more interested in if there would be any benefit in changing? My old bow has taken allot of deer. I was just thinking with the drop in draw weight maybe I could make up some lost speed with the lighter arrows or a change in broadhead weight.

[Cuz]

Aluminum bends and lighter. That's it

[super_dave]

Depends on how many arrows do you bend? To me that's the best part of carbon arrows is durability.

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[Javelin]

I would not waste the money. If you want the most improvement for the buck I would go buy a new (er) bow. You could find a hell of a bow for 3 to 400 bucks that would be light years ahead of one from the early 90s and still shoot your aluminums

[Cuz]

I would not waste the money. If you want the most improvement for the buck I would go buy a new (er) bow. You could find a hell of a bow for 3 to 400 bucks that would be light years ahead of one from the early 90s and still shoot your aluminums

True story. Night and day.

[JW]

Well I am old school I guess I am set in my ways. Was more interested in if there would be any benefit in changing? My old bow has taken allot of deer. I was just thinking with the drop in draw weight maybe I could make up some lost speed with the lighter arrows or a change in broadhead weight.

It will speed up obviously if you drop weight. But remember the bows now are a heck of alot quieter than what we shot in the mid 90's. But I say rock on man! Love me some ol skool. My favorite all time arrow to this day is a XX78 2317.