looks like I'm stuck in the 90's too
at 82 lbs and 31" I stick by the aluminum 2317.I fletch my own with a helical jig and have been using 140gr Bear razors minus the bleeder blades forever.
Can't say I've ever"broke" an arrow.Durability wise,I used the same shaft and broadhead on 4 bears with just a clean and sharpen in between.I still shoot the arrow but lost the tip of the broadhead to a crib log that was too close to the other side of the bear.
I routinely get total pass thru with those fence posts...maybe thats why I don't bend/break many...
in my archery world simplest is best...maybe thats why I still shoot fingers.
to the root of the problem-when you cranked up your bow you missed because the arrow no longer had enough spine and probably porpoised when it left the bow.
whether you shoot aluminum,carbon or wood,you MUST have arrows that can absorb the energy produced by the bow.there are alot worse things that can happen than a miss and a broken arrow if your bow is absorbing the extra energy.getting a broken riser in the face is one.
this will give you an understanding:
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http://www.huntersfriend.com/2007-Carbon-Arrows/arrow-selection-guide3.htm
good hunting!