VermontHunter Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Just thought I would see what everyones fletching preference is..... Right Helical Left Helical Striaght Straight OffSet I personally like Straight Offset 4 degree's using 4"AAE Elite Plastifletch.... I got into a discussion with a buddy of mine today, about Right and Left Helical, He was in belief of the OLD MYTH that if you are right handed you had to use Right Helical and if you are left handed you had to use Left Helical....I snickered at him and told him that this was not the case and Left Helical accomplished one thing that Right Helical would not do,,,,,he turned and asked yeah and what's that ??? I told him that the Left Helical was good for unscrewing the piont from the insert.... , for some reason he didn't seem to amused with that comment..... I'm not sure I convinced him or not I told him to go home and investigate it on the internet,,,,I still haven't heard a peep from him... So lets hear your preferences and thought's on Right and Left Helical Fletching... Remember guys and gals these are individual opinions and thoughts.....just becuase ones prefers something different doesn't make it wrong...I just would like to see and hear what other like and don't like.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I'm a straight man..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES What guys no input on the Helical Myth ???...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] What guys no input on the Helical Myth ???...LOL [/ QUOTE ] I believe helical is just that..a myth. An extreme helical fletch is just a crutch for an ill tuned bow. A well tuned bow will shoot any BH, that is squared to the shaft, and wobble free, with an offset fletch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I shoot a slightly offset vane through a biskit. But the more helical you have the more noise your arrow makes as it flies, especially with feathers. And will slow it down some. But the faster it spins the better hole it will cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] But the faster it spins the better hole it will cut. [/ QUOTE ] A well tuned bow, and BH combo, doesn't need the fast spin to stailize the arrow and cut a "better" hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I shoot straight!! Never tried helical but have been intrested. I have been good with what I got so haven't screwed around with it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] I shoot straight!! Never tried helical but have been intrested. I have been good with what I got so haven't screwed around with it yet [/ QUOTE ] If it ain't broke...don't break it!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I like fixin stuff though LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] I like fixin stuff though LOL [/ QUOTE ] Now here's someone I think loves to try different combo's just to see if they work or not.....I like it, just like a tinker toy.... I for one think that a true full Helical is over rated, but hey I'm new at this Archery Stuff and could be wrong..... Here's another question tho,,,I was told that you couldn't and shouldn't shoot a helical fletch threw a biskit rest, is there any truth to this or is this info full of smoke ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES Easy solution to that one Luke....Get rid of the biskit!!!! just joking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] Easy solution to that one Luke....Get rid of the biskit!!!! jusk joking! [/ QUOTE ] Now you know that's not going to happen....... Unless this thing starts to tear off too many fletchings, and with the amount of shooting in warm weather we will see....but until then I love the thought of my arrow staying on the rest, even on let down situations..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I love the chance to make you all cringe....your going to love this....ROFLMBO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] I love the chance to make you all cringe....your going to love this....ROFLMBO [/ QUOTE ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES StarrFlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] StarrFlight [/ QUOTE ] Do you use these GW????. If so...what are they like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I have not tried them but I am actually thinking about them though. Of course they have to be used with a drop-away style rest. I thought about it for awhile now...what about these aspects???: Zero Resistance of fletching on pass throughs(they POP-OFF), Less wind resistance from crosswinds, and they can be put on by someone without a fletching jig! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I think my biggest problem would be how goofy my arrows would look!!!...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES They may look goofy thats true...but if that nock pops off you have the spot marked to start the bloodtrail..thats what its all about right there man!!! P.S. Probably wouldnt want to shoot alot of 3-D with them either...unless you have a case of them for spares....LOL...But hey...how hard would it be to pop a new one on during the walk back to the line??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I would love to hear a report from someone who has actually tried these. I wonder what they weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES Check Out Archery Talk....the "Never have to fletch an arrow again" post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES [ QUOTE ] Check Out Archery Talk....the "Never have to fletch an arrow again" post. [/ QUOTE ] surprisingly almost everyone had positive things to say about this. I only read the first page and a half though...lol. Here is a link to the thread on AT. starrflight review on AT Just not sure I could get past the looks ,,lol. I thought the 2" blazer vanes were funny looking on an arrow. This has them beat by a mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antlers21 Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES I shoot a right helical, always have and always will. Like someone said on here, if it aint broke dont break it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted March 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES Gary, you come up with the goofiest stuff I have ever seen in my life...LOL You still haven't answered the question I put forth,,,what Fletching configuration do you prefer ???.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Re: FLETCHING and VANES 5 degree right off-set, 4" Duravanes works for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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