Leo Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I wasn't able to really shoot them when I first received them because my setup wouldn't allow it. I don't change anything on my bow during the season. It's a personal thing. Well season is over here and I made the very minor change I needed to make to shoot these. All I had to do was spread the string loop out some. Conclusion: Next dozen shafts I get, are getting these things. Installing them is a breeze and practically impossible to screw up. Arrows fly true, faster, and hit harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Are those the cylinder looking fletch things Leo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I have some but have been hesitant to try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Here is the link for the FOBs http://www.starrflight.com/ These things aren't a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Glad they work for you. Why do you say they fly faster and hit harder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ptbuckpa Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I liked them other than 1 thing they are built to popoff. During the season I had missed a buck at 40 yards the arrow hit a tree and from the vibration and shock popped the FOB and nock off the arrow because of the terrain it bounced 15 ft away to the left how is that supposed to help you find where you hit the animal? That and their price are my only 2 complaints at $1.67 a FOB i'll stick with my blazers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Glad they work for you. Why do you say they fly faster and hit harder? I shot them and vaned arrows at the same target using the same point of aim. The FOBs hit consistently a little higher than the vanes. They aren't dropping as much. I don't have a chrono to prove it but the increased penetration also gives me a clue they are flying faster. They penetrated about 1" deeper than the vaned arrows. This was a brand new target block, so I wasn't just hitting soft spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Yeah, I popped a couple on and shot them. I gave a couple to a couple of buddies. I don't like the fact that they pop off all the time, practicing with them is a pain. I think sooner or later, you're either going to crack your carbons where the nock inserts, or you're going to wear out a bunch of nocks. The other thing I didn't like about them is that there is a noticable sound that comes off that foil. My arrows typically dropped an inch or so, and tailed to the left a bit. That may be due to my set up though as I did not alter anything with my trophy taker drop away. Like Leo though, I think arrow speed increased a bit as I did get more penetration with the FOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I don't have a chrono to prove it but the increased penetration also gives me a clue they are flying faster. I've got a chrono at the house as well as some FOB's. This weekend I'll try to do some testing with some different bows and see what I come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I've got a chrono at the house as well as some FOB's. This weekend I'll try to do some testing with some different bows and see what I come up with. Oh god, here we go again:rolleyes::D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Oh god, here we go again:rolleyes::D Let me clarify my post.... " I will have Gator do some testing this weekend" :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 Let me clarify my post.... " I will have Gator do some testing this weekend" :D:D Just what I thought:rolleyes::D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted January 30, 2008 Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I wish they would give out a free one. I'm sure they did in the beginning, but its to iffy for me buy a pack of 12 when I don't know if I will like them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted January 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2008 I wish they would give out a free one. I'm sure they did in the beginning, but its to iffy for me buy a pack of 12 when I don't know if I will like them or not. There actually was such an offer made on this very forum. I sent in my info and got three to try for free. Thanks again Paul. If enough of you want to try them, why not get together buy a pack and split them up? I look forward to seeing if there actually is a speed increase. I'm pretty convinced there has to be. It's not much but I would just about bet there is some. I don't think it's a weight decrease thing, that causes the speed increase, as I actually believe the FOBs make the arrow a teeny bit heavier (at least when compared to Blazers). I definitely lose a little FOC but the increase in KE may in fact be worth it. IME, low FOC arrows have difficulty penetrating on a straight path. The FOB did not cause my arrow to angle into the target any differently than a vaned arrow. Straight path penetration appears to remain the same. But frankly, I need to test shooting at the target a few more angles to be certain they are equal. The best test is shooting the target with it's face at a 45 degree angle to the shooter. (Think quartering away shots and you'll see why this is important.) I haven't had any pop off, but my nocks are really really tight. I also haven't noticed any in flight noise at all. If the back of your arrow was a little out of square, I bet they'd make a racket though. I noticed the same thing with G5 Montecs. If your insert face isn't square they make noise and fly awful. I think squaring up the rear of your arrow before plugging in a FOB should be an additional recommendation on their website. G5s ASD really isn't a stupid toy. It's super easy accurate way to square up the front and BACK of your arrow shaft. Squaring up the backs of your arrow shafts before you put any nock in there is a good idea anyway. You'll crack less carbons at the nock if you do. Squaring up the back distributes the force of the nock on the back of the shaft more evenly. Anyhow, I'm glad I generated some interest in the fun I had today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Thanks for the review Leo. Remember when those came out, and was a bit curious about the performance. Figured there would be a noise factor like Chris mentioned. Guess for drop away shooters they would work out well, shooting a wb here though so will have to stick with my vanes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 They get great reviews over at AT too.I shoot a biscuit,but if I ever switch to a drop away I would definately give them a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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