Douglas fir or port orford cedar for arrows?

[eastcreekarchery]

Which is a better wood?

[Pat B]

They are both good arrow woods. The fir is probably the tougher of the two.

[bradsmith2010]

I think the fur is a little tougher,, both good as stated,, the fur is a bit heavier too right,,?

[Bryce]

Douglas fir is where its at. if you you go to the Surewood Shafts website, there is a page on "Why Douglas Fir" for shafting and it lays out a pretty good argument for this species of wood for shafts as opposed to other materials

[eastcreekarchery]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I think ill go with the fir

[gemmalyly]

Both Douglas fir and Port Orford cedar (POC) can make good wooden arrows, but they have different characteristics. The better choice depends on your bow weight, shooting style, and preferences.

[Freyana]

The best choice depends on personal preference, bow weight, and shooting style. If you’re looking for durability and stability, go with Douglas fir. If you prefer lighter arrows and ease of crafting, Port Orford cedar might be the way to go. Happy shooting!

[JW_Halverson]

If someone gave me a lifetime supply of cedar arrow shafts I'd promptly trade them for six doug fir shafts or three sitka spruce.

The only benefit I can find for cedar is that they smell good when they break, and they will break soon.