Why is my arrow fishtailing?

If you are not releasing clean, and following through the same each time, you will get arrows that appear to fishtail their way to the target...

What causes my arrows to fishtail?

Registered. If by fishtailing you mean moving left and right and not up and down, then it could very well be arrow spine. Either too stiff or too weak. Try putting a heavier tip on your arrows or lengthening them.

What makes my arrow wobble in flight?

Mechanical release aids remove the left-right waggle, but the pressure comes in the vertical plane (from the string), and the rest only contacts the arrow from the bottom – meaning the arrow wobbles up and down.

What causes an arrow to porpoise?

The porpoising, in our experience, has always been due to an incorrect nocking point position (typically too low), this leads to the arrow leaving the string “nock low” and the nock or, more likely, the vanes of the arrow clipping the rest or the arrow shelf on its way out, giving you large up and down oscillations.

Why are my arrows hitting sideways?

One of the most common reasons for shots being consistently off target is that you're shooting arrows with a weak spine. Arrows that are too weak for your bow will cause them to bend too much in flight, making them hit off target.

Tuning 4: Weak v Stiff Arrow

What happens if arrow spine is too stiff?

If the arrow's spine is too weak or too stiff, the arrow will not correct itself as soon as it should while in flight. If that arrow is weak and continues to flex (has a low spine rating), it's going to veer off target. Likewise, if the arrow is unforgivingly stiff, it also won't follow the path the archer intends.

Why do my arrows go into the target at an angle?

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If the arrow flies at an angle, something's out of whack, and accuracy suffers. First check to ensure you're shooting an arrow with the correct spine for your bow. Arrow “spine” is its stiffness. The higher your bow's draw weight, the stiffer the arrow's spine should be.

Why do my arrows always go left?

If you are a right handed shooter - arrows going left is an almost certain sign that you are dropping your bow and not following through the shot. Your peeking so to speak. Remind yourself to keep looking at the spot until AFTER the arrow impacts - and I bet your issue vanishes.

Why do arrows oscillate?

Due to the relatively high force of the bow string acting on the arrow, it rapidly accelerates and a high-speed camera is required to capture the motion. Also, because this large force is acting in the direction of the arrow shaft, it begins to oscillate (fishtail) back and forth.

How often should you tune a bow?

A well-tuned bow also helps the archer feel confident their arrow will hit where they're aiming. Bennett said a bow should be tuned (i.e., inspected and maintained) regularly, which he defines as every three to six months.

Why are my arrows kicking right?

If you have an arrow kicking anything other than horizontally or vertically, it is usually a combination of spine and nock set. In this case, fix one problem at a time. Bear in mind that these tear solutions are based on a shooter holding the bow perfectly straight up and down (Olympic style).

How does Archer's Paradox work?

Every arrow shaft has a degree of stiffness called spine, which is its resistance to bending. Bending, known as “archer's paradox,” occurs when an arrow is released from the bow. The forward thrust of the string causes the shaft to bend in one direction and then react in the opposite direction as it speeds downrange.

How long should I cut my arrows?

A good rule of thumb is to cut it no shorter than the middle of the riser. At full draw, your arrow end would sit right in the middle of the shelf. The best way to determine how long you want your arrows to be is to nock a full-length, uncut arrow and draw it back.

Are aluminum arrows safer than carbon?

I feel carbon are definitely not as safe as aluminum. However, perceived value / toughness of carbon arrows over aluminum by archers is increasing year by year. Luckily we have so many choices. Personally, I still hunt with alum....still my preferred shaft.

How long should arrows be for 28 inch draw?

If you're a 28-inch draw length and want an arrow that ends at the front of the riser, your arrow length would be around 27 inches. However, your arrow length can be longer if you need to weaken the spine of your arrow. For safety reasons, your arrows shouldn't be cut too short.

Why are my arrows not flying straight?

If your arrows are not spined correctly for your draw weight, length and arrow weight, it can cause erratic arrow flight. That erratic arrow flight might not show up when shooting field points, but as we stated earlier, can be dramatically magnified when shooting broadheads.

Is my bow out of tune?

What you're looking for is the perfect “bullet hole.” You want to see where the point impacted and the fletching should be going right through that hole in a straight line. If the fletching tears are high, low, left or right, you need to make adjustments. The bow is out of tune.

How do you get perfect archery form?

Why am I missing right with my bow?

Leaning the bow (canting) is a common cause of left and right misses. Ideally, you should hold the bow straight up and down on every shot. Canting the bow is acceptable as long as you cant it the same on every shot. This is only possible by using a bubble level in your sight and adjusting it to your preferred cant.

Can you ricochet a arrow?

Bullets tumble after they hit a surface and ricochet, but arrows can slap the surface, lose a bit of energy proportional to how much they are deflected and fly away!