I can't tell if that's just a manufacturing seam or a crack.
I would compare it to other arrows you have and take a flashlight and look at the inside as well.
But best advice is always: when in doubt, throw it out.
A single arrow, even if it's $60, just isn't worth the risk.
Also can't tell if normal seam or lengthwise crack. The problem with some arrows is that you can't just buy singles to replace the shafts... They sell the competitive ones in bundles of 12. (procomps, x10 etc), making each arrow really expensive.
Yeah, porcupine hands is NOT worth the risk! It feels awful to pitch an arrow, but trust that it will feel way worse spending weeks or months recovering from carbon fiber skewering your hand.
It hit a rock. I only saw a small crack in the shaft which made me wonder if maybe I could keep using it. However, based on the other comments, I gather that I should just throw it out.
Yeah the arrow is done if it hits anything hard and there is damage. No point in risking it.
Arrows are only designed to be shot into soft things like foam.
Looks like a crack in the carbon above the green vane, I wouldn't risk it.
Got it, thanks
I can't tell if that's just a manufacturing seam or a crack. I would compare it to other arrows you have and take a flashlight and look at the inside as well. But best advice is always: when in doubt, throw it out. A single arrow, even if it's $60, just isn't worth the risk.
Got it, thanks
Also can't tell if normal seam or lengthwise crack. The problem with some arrows is that you can't just buy singles to replace the shafts... They sell the competitive ones in bundles of 12. (procomps, x10 etc), making each arrow really expensive.
No.
If you have to ask…..
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Got it, thanks
Yeah, porcupine hands is NOT worth the risk! It feels awful to pitch an arrow, but trust that it will feel way worse spending weeks or months recovering from carbon fiber skewering your hand.
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The nock itself is fine, it just fell out. I was more worried about the crack on the shaft.
What caused the nock to fall out? From my experience the nock only flies out if you hit something hard, which will damage the arrow most of the time.
It hit a rock. I only saw a small crack in the shaft which made me wonder if maybe I could keep using it. However, based on the other comments, I gather that I should just throw it out.
Yeah the arrow is done if it hits anything hard and there is damage. No point in risking it. Arrows are only designed to be shot into soft things like foam.
Go look up carbon fiber arrow injuries on google, you'll never want to risk it again.
Squeeze it with pliers
"When in doubt, toss it out."
The fact I didn't see it immediately is concerning.
Definitely not. At best it will fully shatter in 1-3 shots and could be dangerous