OUTDOORLIFE3 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Hey guys, I am trying to make a decision and just wanted some input. Right now I am shooting 4 in. Duravanes with a full helical and am contra-plating on changing. I shoot both fix blades and mechanicals and haven't decieded on which one I am using next season and shoot a drop away rest. The choices that I am looking at is Quickspin either the 2 or 4 in. with a full helical but I heard the are kind of noisy during flight and the other is Blazers. Any opinion will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I find the Blazers to be the toughest fletchings I've ever used. Fletch them helical and they really stabilize well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I find the Blazers to be the toughest fletchings I've ever used. Fletch them helical and they really stabilize well. I use them as well. But I use a 2-3 degree right offset, so far no problems here. A guy at work, tried the Quickspins, he told me they make some noise. Think Ill stick with the Blazers. Leo, how long do you let them in the jig when gluing? Just curious, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoytguy Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Anything you put on there will make some noise in one form or another. I've tried just about every vane on the market. Local people around here that I know bring me shafts and vanes or feathers and I build them for them. For their size, QuickSpin 3.125, are the vane of choice for me. They are fletched helical, and put a spin on a Muzzy 3 blade like you wouldn't believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I use them as well. But I use a 2-3 degree right offset, so far no problems here. A guy at work, tried the Quickspins, he told me they make some noise. Think Ill stick with the Blazers. Leo, how long do you let them in the jig when gluing? Just curious, BTW. I use the Bohning Instant Gel. I let it cure at least 1 1/2 minutes before removing it from the jig. Cyanoacrylate based adhesives do "Frost" the fletching areas of your arrows unless you are extremely careful. Even then it's darn hard to prevent the frosted look. Personally, I don't care. You can clean it up with acetone but I don't usually bother. Pretty arrows don't float my boat. The Bohning gel is quite tough when it finally sets (24hrs). I squirt a puddle of the adhesive into a paper plate and then apply it to the fletching base with a toothpick. It takes very little gel to get the fletching to stick. Just wet with it is absolutely enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I've used Blazers for a few years now and can't see changing....very happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 This will be my 4th year with Blazers and I really like them. If fletching them with a helical, I would recommend a wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I use the Bohning Instant Gel. I let it cure at least 1 1/2 minutes before removing it from the jig. Cyanoacrylate based adhesives do "Frost" the fletching areas of your arrows unless you are extremely careful. Even then it's darn hard to prevent the frosted look. Personally, I don't care. You can clean it up with acetone but I don't usually bother. Pretty arrows don't float my boat. The Bohning gel is quite tough when it finally sets (24hrs). I squirt a puddle of the adhesive into a paper plate and then apply it to the fletching base with a toothpick. It takes very little gel to get the fletching to stick. Just wet with it is absolutely enough. Thanks. Been kicking it around just as a test, might get a helical clamp for the Bitz. I just read you need to let it sit longer in the clamp. This will be my 4th year with Blazers and I really like them. If fletching them with a helical, I would recommend a wrap. Yep, better adhesion with wraps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 blazers are the only way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTDOORLIFE3 Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 hmmm...this is too hard of a decision...i'm definately leaning towards blazers now...how do they preform in high wind situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M00N Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I just switched over to the NAP QuikSpin ST 3.125" vanes from a Duravane 4" vane the other week and I noticed I gained some speed with my arrows. I had to move my sight pins even closer together than they already are. I didn't notice anymore noise with the NAP QuikSpin ST 3.125" vanes than the guy shooting next to me with Blazer 2" vanes. The guy actually was quite impressed by my QuikSpins and said he'd have to fletch a few up to try himself. The QuikSpins are great with a drop-away rest, but I don't recommend them for Whisker Biscuit rests. For me the Blazer 2" vanes won't work with my setup, but I can get almost the same performance from the QuikSpin ST 3.125" vanes and still not have it throw my FOC off so bad on my arrows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowtech Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 i've shot the quikspins and like them alot .. they do make some noise .. but they also flew better... also noticed that they tend to fly flatter ... only thing is that if you are using a whisker bisket it will destroy the quikspins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig mack Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'm switching to blazers this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I switched to Blazers and wraps last year....seem to work well for me! 3 deer with the bow last year...Blazers held up fine...arrows flew fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultratec1 Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 Man there are alot of guys on here that like Blazers. I myself prefer Flex Fletch. By far the most durable vane you will find. That is all I shoot unless its for indoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dthbyhoyt Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 Blazers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 I'm shooting the 2" quickspins and love them! Haven't had any issues with noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Love my Blazers, don't see myself switching anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTDOORLIFE3 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 hey guys i just wanted to thank everyone for their response...i decieded to go with blazers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldblue Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Fletchings Am thinking of starting to build my own arrows. Am a novice at arrow building and while looking over supplies in a Cabelas catalog noticed that when ordering they ask for information like straight, helical, right or left. I shot left handed and really not sure what I should get for hunting arrows. Any help would be appreciated. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Am thinking of starting to build my own arrows. Am a novice at arrow building and while looking over supplies in a Cabelas catalog noticed that when ordering they ask for information like straight, helical, right or left. I shot left handed and really not sure what I should get for hunting arrows. Any help would be appreciated. Andy What are you using now? I believe the only reason for left helical was for traditional shooters because of the shelf. I read and was told by others that right helical will not un-screw the field tip or broad heads. I am pretty sure you can use either right helical or right offset. If I am wrong please someone say so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 What are you using now? I believe the only reason for left helical was for traditional shooters because of the shelf. I read and was told by others that right helical will not un-screw the field tip or broad heads. I am pretty sure you can use either right helical or right offset. If I am wrong please someone say so! Right or Left Helical is just fine for left handed shooters (me being one ... ) I prefer right offset for my shafts but that's just my personal preference ... I believe the only reason for left helical was for traditional shooters because of the shelf. BINGO John !! .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhunter91 Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Well.. I'm gonna have to throw another vote in for the Blazers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 What are you using now? I believe the only reason for left helical was for traditional shooters because of the shelf. I read and was told by others that right helical will not un-screw the field tip or broad heads. I am pretty sure you can use either right helical or right offset. If I am wrong please someone say so! I don't know; I went into Gander Mtn said I wanted some Easton aluminum arrows 27" long and size 2213 and they cut them and gave them to me with fletchings already on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 Right or Left Helical is just fine for left handed shooters (me being one ... ) I prefer right offset for my shafts but that's just my personal preference ... BINGO John !! .. As I said I am a novice at all this bow hunting talk, why do you prefer the right offset for your shafts? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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