Archery components are the individual parts and pieces that allow you to customize your bow setup, build custom arrows, and replace worn or damaged parts. At Glenwood Springs Outdoors, we stock a comprehensive selection of archery components from leading manufacturers, giving you everything needed to fine-tune your equipment or build arrows from scratch.
Arrow Shafts
Arrow shafts are the foundation of custom arrow building, available in carbon, aluminum, and hybrid materials. We stock arrow shafts in various spine ratings to match different draw weights and bow speeds, multiple diameter options for different applications, and cut-to-length or pre-cut configurations. Building arrows from component shafts allows you to create arrows perfectly matched to your bow's specifications and your shooting style, often at lower cost than buying complete arrows.
Nocks
Nocks are the plastic components that attach to the rear of arrows and snap onto the bowstring. We carry nocks in various sizes to fit different arrow shaft diameters, multiple colors for easy arrow identification, lighted nock options for low-light hunting and tracking arrow flight, and press-fit and glue-on styles for different shaft types. Quality nocks ensure consistent arrow release and proper string fit, critical for accuracy and arrow flight.
Fletching - Vanes and Feathers
Fletching stabilizes arrows during flight, and we stock both synthetic vanes and natural feathers in numerous configurations. Vanes offer durability and weather resistance in various profiles (low-profile for speed, high-profile for stability), multiple colors and patterns for visibility and personalization, and right-helical, left-helical, and straight configurations. Feathers provide traditional appeal and excellent arrow stabilization, particularly popular with traditional archers and some bowhunters. Choosing the right fletching depends on your arrow speed, broadhead type, and shooting discipline.
Points and Inserts
Field points, practice points, and inserts are essential arrow components. We stock field points in weights from 75 to 150+ grains for practice and tuning, practice points that replicate broadhead weight and flight, arrow inserts (internal) and outserts (external) for attaching points, and specialized inserts for different shaft materials and diameters. Matching your practice point weight to your hunting broadhead weight ensures your practice sessions translate to field performance.
Bowstrings and Cables
Replacement bowstrings and cables are critical maintenance items for compound bows. We offer custom bowstrings built to your bow's specifications in various materials and colors, replacement cables for compound bows, traditional bowstrings for recurve and longbows, and string and cable sets for popular bow models. Quality strings and cables ensure consistent performance, proper cam timing, and reliable arrow release.
Serving Material and D-Loop Rope
Serving material protects bowstrings at wear points and creates the center serving where you nock arrows. We stock serving thread in various materials and colors, d-loop rope for creating release aid attachment points, and end serving material for string loops. Proper serving application extends string life and ensures consistent nocking point location.
Peep Sights and Accessories
Peep sights install in your bowstring to provide a rear sight aperture for consistent aiming. Our selection includes peeps in various aperture sizes for different lighting and distances, tube and tubeless peep designs, clarifier and verifier lenses for enhanced sight pictures, and peep alignment tools for proper installation. The right peep sight dramatically improves aiming consistency and accuracy.
Bow Accessories and Hardware
We stock numerous small components that customize and maintain your bow including kisser buttons for consistent anchor points, string silencers for noise reduction, cable slides and rollers for smooth draw cycles, limb dampeners for vibration reduction, and mounting hardware for accessories. These components allow you to fine-tune your bow's performance and customize it to your preferences.
Building and Customization
Having quality components on hand allows you to build custom arrows, replace damaged parts immediately, experiment with different setups to optimize performance, and maintain your equipment without waiting for repairs. Our staff can help you select compatible components and provide guidance on assembly and installation.
