Anyone else removing arrow labels?

[paxamus]

Just wondering if there is anyone else removing the labels on their arrows? I accidentally hit one with some acetone when cleaning and liked not having it. Now while I’m building I “clean” off every label/graphics! Anyone else crazy like me?


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[Rob5589]

Nope. I shoot two different spines of the same arrow (different bows).

 

[Reburn]

No. But the thought has crossed my mind.

 

[Tyeguy]

I do. I believe the label causes friction and the arrow won’t penetrate as well with it on there. I tested this theory on a 3D target and was right.

 

[ShakeDown]

 

[Arctic Hunter]

I have. I wiped off the label on an axis shaft the other day and could see the Beman label underneath.

 

[Trial153]

Yea I take them all off. Except for the ACC labels everything else is pretty obnoxious.

 

[paxamus]

I’m glad I’m not the only OCD one in the crowd, I just like the way they look soooo much better!


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[4rcgoat]

Might have to try that myself.

 

[doncarpenter]

I take the graphics off too.

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[Billy Goat]

Black eagle has the spine and straightness stamped seperate from the graphics. I can clean the graphics off while still knowing spine/straightness.

 

[N2TRKYS]

I’ve never worried about them. Doesn’t make a lick of difference in flight or penetration on game, so I don’t waste my time removing it.

 

[NYSKIER]

I actually never even thought of doing this, maybe I'll give it a go and see how it looks.

I do. I believe the label causes friction and the arrow won’t penetrate as well with it on there. I tested this theory on a 3D target and was right.

Tyeguy very curious as to how you tested and what the results look liked that seems wild to me but anything is possible and I'd be interested to hear about it

 

[Trial153]

The only reason I take them off is they look ugly, especially BEA

 

[MattB]

No

 

[KBC]

How much lighter is your arrow after and does it weaken the spine a bit because you are taking some weight off the back of it?

 

[stonewall]

I have thought to do this but I’ve been hesitant for fear of damaging the carbon. Is that something to worry about?

 

[Billy Goat]

I have thought to do this but I’ve been hesitant for fear of damaging the carbon. Is that something to worry about?

Speculation that acetone can degrade the carbon and create weak spots. I haven't tested it yet.

 

[Billy Goat]

I just checked several arrows that I used acetone to remove the label on 11-12 months ago. They are still the same on the spine tester, and same as the arrows from the same batch that I didn't remove the label from. BE Carnivore 250's.

 

[TheTone]

I just checked several arrows that I used acetone to remove the label on 11-12 months ago. They are still the same on the spine tester, and same as the arrows from the same batch that I didn't remove the label from. BE Carnivore 250's.

Any weight difference?