What is the point of smoothing arrow shafts?

[Eric Krewson]

Smooth arrows are easy to explain in one word "craftsmanship", some are concerned about it, some are not.

[jeffp51]

I think craftsmanship can come in many forms. Some of the rustic/rough finishes can be fantastic and beautiful.

Having said that, if you have never experienced the pure pleasure of polishing a piece of wood to mirror smooth perfection, then you are really missing out. There is nothing so therapeutic as a good sanding session.

[punch]

I do a quick sanding with 100 grit sand paper but that is usually it. I know they are going to get lost or broken at 3D so I don't spend a lot of time on it. When I was younger i spent a lot of time cresting splicing and sand to perfection. They looked and felt amazing but now i don't have that much time.

[Pappy]

Maybe no real need  but I like mine smooth, it's not much trouble so I usually make them pretty slick, plus I don't want a splinter in my hand.
 Pappy