Editing Compound bow (section)

==Arrows==
{{see also|Arrow}}
Arrows used with compound bows do not differ significantly from those used with recurve bows, being typically either [[aluminum]] alloy, [[carbon fiber]], or a composite of the two materials. Wooden arrows are not commonly used on compound bows because of their fragility.  Most arrows in use today are of the carbon fiber variety.  An important distinction arrow-wise between recurve bows and compound bows is that of arrow spine.  Compound bows and target recurve bows with fully center-shot cutaway risers tend to be very forgiving in regard to spine selection. Modern compound bows are typically equipped with substantially stiffer arrows than an equivalent draw-length and draw-weight recurve bow would be.  Another advantage of the center-shot riser is that the arrow need not bend around the riser (nearly as much or at all) during the shot.  Fine-tuning may be accomplished by adjustment of the arrow rest, or nock point on the string, rather than by changing arrow-length and tip weight.

Manufacturers produce arrow shafts with different weights, different spines (stiffness), and different lengths in the same model of shaft to accommodate different draw weights and lengths, matched to archers' different styles, preferences and physical attributes.

Arrow stiffness (spine) is an important parameter in finding arrows that will shoot accurately from any particular bow (see [[Archer's paradox]]), the spine varying with both the construction and length of the arrow.

Another important consideration is that the IBO (International Bowhunting Organization) recommends at least {{convert|5|gr/lb|g/kg|abbr=off}} of draw weight as a safety buffer. This means a bow that draws {{convert|60|lb|kg}} would need at least a {{convert|300|gr|g|abbr=off|adj=on}} finished-with-tip arrow. Shooting arrows lighter than this guideline risks damage to the bow similar to that caused by dry-firing, which can in turn cause injury to the archer or anyone standing nearby. Shooting arrows that are too light also voids most manufacturer warranties.
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