Convince me to shoot feathers
05-25-2005, 09:07 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 690
Convince me to shoot feathers
As I posted before, I was ready to switch to feathers when the shop pro talked me into trying Blazer vanes. I like the Blazers quite a bit, in fact better than any vane that I've shot.
But...... I feel like I might be missing the boat when it comes to accuracy, especially when shooting broadheads. Many of you on here have the personal preference of shooting feathers and I read it all, but can any of you convince me?
The shop pro admitted they were extremely accurate, but advised me not to use them on my upcoming boar hunt.
Any opinions??
Thanks, Kev
But...... I feel like I might be missing the boat when it comes to accuracy, especially when shooting broadheads. Many of you on here have the personal preference of shooting feathers and I read it all, but can any of you convince me?
The shop pro admitted they were extremely accurate, but advised me not to use them on my upcoming boar hunt.
Any opinions??
Thanks, Kev
05-25-2005, 12:02 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 3,215
RE: Convince me to shoot feathers
If you want the most accurate, easiest to tune setup with fixed blades, and minimal worrys about contact, shoot feathers... if your happy with ur current arrow flight, why change?
05-25-2005, 12:28 PM
#4
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Maine
Posts: 690
RE: Convince me to shoot feathers
Well, I am happy with my current set up, but things can always get better, right?
What I need convincing on is if they will stand up to the elements or not. I don't want the buck of a lifetime to stroll by and miss him because of wet and sloppy feathers.
What I need convincing on is if they will stand up to the elements or not. I don't want the buck of a lifetime to stroll by and miss him because of wet and sloppy feathers.
05-25-2005, 01:16 PM
#6
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: land of the Lilliputians, In the state of insanity
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RE: Convince me to shoot feathers
Convince me to shoot feathers, Ok. Shoot feathers because I do.
Im on the other side of the spectrum, I like feathers and have played with the idea of vanes. I have fletched a bunch of shafts with vanes and never liked them as much as feathers.
Truthfully, shot what ever works best for you. If it aint broke dont fix it.
Im on the other side of the spectrum, I like feathers and have played with the idea of vanes. I have fletched a bunch of shafts with vanes and never liked them as much as feathers. Truthfully, shot what ever works best for you. If it aint broke dont fix it.
05-25-2005, 01:26 PM
#7
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Columbia, Md.
Posts: 1,211
RE: Convince me to shoot feathers
I shoot 28" CX300's with Blazer vanes. I have had no problems with this arrow setup and the accuracy is great. You are shooting a drop away rest so I see no reason to change to feathers unless you are shooting a large fixed blade broadhead. I did not see what you are using in your sig. Are you having concerns with your broadhead grouping using Blazers? I love to tinker with my setup but sometimes that old saying is right, "If it aint broke, don't fix it."
05-25-2005, 03:13 PM
#8
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,679
RE: Convince me to shoot feathers
#1... Feathers do not flap in the wind like plastic vanes do when the arrow is flying..
#2... Feathers are a hundred times lighter than vanes which equates to more speed than vanes and also the rear of the shaft will stabilize faster because of the less weight.
#3... Feathers do not wrinkle up like vanes do. If you fuzz up feathers they will still provide you will all the control they always did.
#4... Feathers have hundreds of little wings that catch air and provide more control.
#5... Feathers fold out of the way if they should happen to hit something on their way to the target thus allowing the arrow to maintain its path better.
#6... They look a heck of a lot better than vanes do.
The only downside is that you do have to water proof them.
#2... Feathers are a hundred times lighter than vanes which equates to more speed than vanes and also the rear of the shaft will stabilize faster because of the less weight.
#3... Feathers do not wrinkle up like vanes do. If you fuzz up feathers they will still provide you will all the control they always did.
#4... Feathers have hundreds of little wings that catch air and provide more control.
#5... Feathers fold out of the way if they should happen to hit something on their way to the target thus allowing the arrow to maintain its path better.
#6... They look a heck of a lot better than vanes do.
The only downside is that you do have to water proof them.
05-25-2005, 03:33 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Martinsburg, WV
Posts: 3,215
RE: Convince me to shoot feathers
#1... Feathers do not flap in the wind like plastic vanes do when the arrow is flying..
#2... Feathers are a hundred times lighter than vanes which equates to more speed than vanes and also the rear of the shaft will stabilize faster because of the less weight.
#3... Feathers do not wrinkle up like vanes do. If you fuzz up feathers they will still provide you will all the control they always did.
#4... Feathers have hundreds of little wings that catch air and provide more control.
#5... Feathers fold out of the way if they should happen to hit something on their way to the target thus allowing the arrow to maintain its path better.
#6... They look a heck of a lot better than vanes do.
The only downside is that you do have to water proof them.
#2... Feathers are a hundred times lighter than vanes which equates to more speed than vanes and also the rear of the shaft will stabilize faster because of the less weight.
#3... Feathers do not wrinkle up like vanes do. If you fuzz up feathers they will still provide you will all the control they always did.
#4... Feathers have hundreds of little wings that catch air and provide more control.
#5... Feathers fold out of the way if they should happen to hit something on their way to the target thus allowing the arrow to maintain its path better.
#6... They look a heck of a lot better than vanes do.
The only downside is that you do have to water proof them.
