Arrow Workshop

Handcrafted Custom Arrows from Our Workshop – In our workshop, every arrow is meticulously handcrafted with respect for tradition. Each piece is made to order, tailored to the archer’s needs – whether it’s shaft material, fletching, point type, or self-nock design. We offer flexibility to accommodate unique requests, so if you don’t find the perfect arrow, feel free to reach out – we’ll work with you to create the ideal solution!

Wooden Arrows

Our handmade arrows can be ordered with a custom length, spine value, and a unique combination of turkey feather colors. We also offer a wide selection of nocks, point types, and point weights, ensuring you get the arrows that best suit your needs and preferences – all with no minimum order requirement.

If you have any questions about selecting the most suitable arrows, we’re happy to assist you through any of our contact points. Additionally, personal meetings and bow and arrow trials can be arranged in Waterloo, Belgium.

Please note that visits are by appointment only. You can request an appointment by emailing us at info@cibleverte.be or via our contact form.

The Length of the Arrow and the Draw Length

The length of the arrow is the distance measured in inches from the point where the nock contacts the string to the edge of the point. The draw length of the archer is the distance between the part of the arrow in contact with the string and the back of the bow at full draw. To determine the appropriate arrow length for you, you need to know your own draw length. This can be determined most easily by measuring. Mark the end part of one of your existing arrows in one-inch increments measured from the point where the nock contacts the string, and ask someone to read the value from the back of the bow while you are shooting. Do not forget to observe basic safety rules while determining the arrow length!

The appropriate length of the arrow depends on the shooting style. In thumb release shooting, the draw length can be somewhat longer than in three-finger shooting, and consider that since the thumb of the holding hand guides the arrow, the edge of the point may even touch the midline of the bow. In three-finger shooting, the general practice is for the end of the arrow to extend about 1-2 inches (approximately 2.5-5 cm) beyond the bow at full draw. This ensures that the arrow does not fall off the bow and flies stably towards the target.

The Spine Value

Simply put, the SPINE value indicates the flexibility of the arrow shaft. The SPINE value of the arrow greatly influences its flight characteristics, so it is important to choose an arrow with a SPINE value that matches the strength of your bow.

The SPINE value varies by material and manufacturer, which is why manufacturers publish individual recommendations for their own products. The recommendations for the arrows we sell are included in the tables below, according to the different measured strengths of the bows at various lengths.

Spine charts for wooden arrows