Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
03-02-2008, 07:07 AM
#11
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
ORIGINAL: Paul L Mohr
Nodog, you are correct in that if using the same size vanes the blazers are just as heavy if not heavier, but the key is the blazers are much stiffer and you can use a much smaller vane and get more control out of it so they actually weight less. Most blazer set ups don't weigh much more than a 4 or 5 inch feather fletched arrows. And they control about as well. They just are not very forgving because they are so stiff is all.
Paul
Nodog, you are correct in that if using the same size vanes the blazers are just as heavy if not heavier, but the key is the blazers are much stiffer and you can use a much smaller vane and get more control out of it so they actually weight less. Most blazer set ups don't weigh much more than a 4 or 5 inch feather fletched arrows. And they control about as well. They just are not very forgving because they are so stiff is all.
Paul
I tried both the blazer and duravane equivalent. High and stiff with contact issue for me. I didn't care from them in a strong cross wind, but then again none I've tested did enough to be called good, some better.
I think the 3D duravane is almost as pretty as a feather and they come in many sizes.
03-02-2008, 09:21 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
I've got Dan from MeanV sending me some barred feathers and a right helical clamp for my Bitzenburger , i love the look of feathers and just gotta try them .
03-02-2008, 01:46 PM
#13
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
ORIGINAL: Bailsuk
I've got Dan from MeanV sending me some barred feathers and a right helical clamp for my Bitzenburger , i love the look of feathers and just gotta try them .
I've got Dan from MeanV sending me some barred feathers and a right helical clamp for my Bitzenburger , i love the look of feathers and just gotta try them .
03-02-2008, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
Feathers:
1. Increased air distruption = more stable arrow flight at short yardages + slower arrow + increased arrow flight noise.
2. Rain + feathers = disaster. Yes you can treat the feather but you can't sit out all day in the rain like you could with vanes. There is nothing on the market that can make a feather 100% impervious. (other than dipping them in plastic!)
1. Increased air distruption = more stable arrow flight at short yardages + slower arrow + increased arrow flight noise.
2. Rain + feathers = disaster. Yes you can treat the feather but you can't sit out all day in the rain like you could with vanes. There is nothing on the market that can make a feather 100% impervious. (other than dipping them in plastic!)
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03-02-2008, 07:20 PM
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
I have shot my biggest deer in the rain. I'll sit out all day no problem. Rain in my neck of the woods gets deer moving while wimpy hunters head for the inside.
A plastic bag makes way, way too much noise in the rain. Tried it and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
A plastic bag makes way, way too much noise in the rain. Tried it and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
03-02-2008, 07:41 PM
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
ORIGINAL: MDBUCKHUNTER
I have shot my biggest deer in the rain. I'll sit out all day no problem. Rain in my neck of the woods gets deer moving while wimpy hunters head for the inside.
A plastic bag makes way, way too much noise in the rain. Tried it and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
I have shot my biggest deer in the rain. I'll sit out all day no problem. Rain in my neck of the woods gets deer moving while wimpy hunters head for the inside.
A plastic bag makes way, way too much noise in the rain. Tried it and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
03-02-2008, 07:54 PM
#18
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Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
I don't have a problem with my feathers not doing the job of steering an arrow when wet.Most I have talked to that actually tested them in the rain or wet have said the same.
03-02-2008, 08:00 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Feathers vs. vanes, pro's and con's??
ORIGINAL: MDBUCKHUNTER
Feathers:
2. Rain + feathers = disaster. Yes you can treat the feather but you can't sit out all day in the rain like you could with vanes. There is nothing on the market that can make a feather 100% impervious. (other than dipping them in plastic!)
Feathers:
2. Rain + feathers = disaster. Yes you can treat the feather but you can't sit out all day in the rain like you could with vanes. There is nothing on the market that can make a feather 100% impervious. (other than dipping them in plastic!)
A member here actually did a test to disprove this myth. It makes for interesting reading.
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2262756
