Repaired arrow

[shawnhu]

So this is my first US made arrow. From another thread, some people seem to prefer to buy American over overseas. I'm proud to say that this USA made arrow belongs to me.

However, I didn't purchase it. I repaired it. My buddy accidentally shot this arrow into a rock, and broke off the front inch and cracked an additional inch. Being new to the sport and anticipating breaking arrows myself, I wanted to see if I could repair it. All I'm missing is a nock and some glue for the insert.

So does anyone have any broken arrows they'd want to donate for me to fix? Anything over 25" of fixable shaft and parts is welcome.

[PREDATE]

Sorry bud none here, I don't want to be held liable for injuries! LOL

Be safe with that. Are you sure there are 0 hairline fractures that could extend up the shaft a few inches?

[shawnhu]

Predate, appreciate the concern, and probably smart to cover yourself in regards to liability(who doesn't these days in the good ol' USA). I haven't taken an electric microscope to it yet to determine hairline fractures, but I did visually examine it and cut away as much as I felt it was safe. I'll be extra cautious when I fire this bad boy or the first time. I've seen photos of how bad things can get when carbon explodes. Trust me when I say I don't want to be another statistic there. Appreciate the feedback anyhow.

[Hoyt 300]

Just throw it out. Dig into your pocket and buy another dozen. Saving money is not worth a very bad injury.

[arrow nocker]

you are cutting those the exact right length for your draw right?

Nota good idea to be using cracked arrows.

[chiefbkt]

Unless you are gonna shoot it from a kids bow that is under 20 lbs, I would not use it. Not worth risking injury.

[WNYBuckHunter]

No way would I shoot it. Have you ever seen what happens when an arrow blows up? Let me just say this, if you value your hand, arm and bow, youll throw that arrow out and go buy a dozen new ones.

25" is a very short arrow. Whats your draw length?

[rong]

THROW IT OUT!! as mentioned not worth having problems,draw length and arrow length go hand in hand

[shawnhu]

I guess you folks are take this arrow repair pretty seriously, I'll have to reconsider using it.

My draw is 26, and noticed that at 25, the arrow rests right in front of the rest.

I guess I'll just have to admire this arrow instead of actually using it.

Thanks for the input from everyone.

[irish_redneck]

I had an arrow that just had a slight bulge in it at the tip from impact pushing the tip back. Local pro shop said to toss it as if it had stresses there, it most likely had them elsewhere and could likely self destruct with use. This would be possible injury , or "dry fire" damage to the bow, not worth the risk I guess.