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How sharp are your broadheads?

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boone0

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(this isn't about broadheads)

A while back we were discussing the possibility of severing a rope under tension. There was a video that showed one being cut under tension severing very easily. I couldn't find the exact one at the time.. here is another that is different but shows a similar point. The rope in this video was tensioned to about 2x the weight of a climber when we do less, but I think it's still relevant!

The point: especially if you use fixed blade broadheads, be aware of where the tip of your arrow is when at height. You don't need very much cutting force to sever a rope under tension!

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Great topic. It's not an issue after the arrow is nocked, but when you're getting you arrow from quiver to nock is, IMO, one action where there is a high probability of a razor sharp broadhead to come in contact with ropes/webbing under tension. Definitely have to be ultra aware of your surroundings!


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I am always VERY careful of my broadheads around any of my ropes when I am at hunting height. I keep my heads shaving sharp and definitely don't want to touch anything besides a deer with them! :D
 
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