Comments on: Fletching Review: speed, drop, ease of use and more

By: Dorge Huang

Dorge Huang — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:00:14 +0000

Aerovane can be purchase at $50.00 for 100, or $1.50 for 3 on an arrow. If one what to choose up to 3 colors, or 12 of each color; total 36 it will be $24.95, or $2.08 each arrow.

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:29:30 +0000

Daniel,

I would like to review the Kurly Vanes sometime in the future. I did contact them previously and they did not respond with an interest in the review. Hopefully I’ll be able to work with them eventually.

By: Daniel Zumwalt

Daniel Zumwalt — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:14:09 +0000

I was disappointed to not see Kurly Vanes from Alternative Sporting Services included in this test. http://www.altservices.co.uk/ I have used them for several years and really like how they fly. Similar to spin vanes, mostly used by target archers, but are made with a very light somewhat stiff Mylar and weigh on par with feathers. I would really like to see them tested side by side with the top fletchings from this test. I highly recommend them.

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:44:27 +0000

Currently for the bulk of my 3D shooting, I use quad-fletched Plastiflech Max on Gold Tip UL 22 shafts. When I switch to shooting my hunting bow during the latter part of the 3D season, I use the Fusions because they perform the same as the FOBs that I use for hunting. I do not use FOBs for 3D because that is a recipe for disaster and broken FOBs.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:39:17 +0000

Next Review: Grouping ability at 60 yd, based on FOC (near same as possible), spine (same), shaft and nock (same), target point (weight[s] to counter fletch/nock to give FOC consistency), fletch (variable). The fletch is varied by: 1) offset vs. helical, 2) brand (all must be about same “rough area” length x width, but differing weights of course). Same brand vanes have two groups: helical and offset (same amount); unless countered by manufacturer suggestion (“straight only”). Results: 1) Helical vs. offset vs. straight (what differences exist?), 2) Can vanes ease grouping?, and 3) Does FOC matter when it comes to comparisons?
Same rough area examples: AAE Plastifletch MAX (2.3 x .375 = ~.87) cannot be compared to Blazers (2.0 X .60 = 1.20) because their rough areas are so different. Try Blazers, AAE Max Hunters (~2.1 x .59 = 1.239), and VaneTec Superspin (3.0 x .375 = 1.125), Norway Fusion (2.1 x .56 = 1.176), Norway Duravane 3D (2.95 x .43 = 1.27), NAP Twister (2.0 x .563 = 1.126), etc. Maybe you might want to throw in some more variation: NAP Quickspin (3.13 x .45 = 1.41), Easton Diamond (2.875 x .5 = 1.438), AAE Plastifletch Elite (2.875 x .5 = 1.438), VaneTec VMAX (3.0 x .485 = 1.455), Norway Fusion (3.0 x .45 = 1.35), etc.
Someone needs to donate a “Hooter Shooter” for this one! And, where do I find a 60 yd. indoor target (windage and humidity being variables)? At the very least, this would start discussions on a need for specifications including vane “area.” Indirectly, it also would hint at THE best vane design(s)!
Just a thought,
Bill Leavitt

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:41:15 +0000

If AAE’s Plastifletch Max’s tested so well, why are you using Fusions instead?

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:37:54 +0000

The length and weight of the shaft(s) tested?

By: Michael Larsen

Michael Larsen — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:57:29 +0000

Gaired,

For the Quikspins I offset approximately 1 degree to the right. I lined them up by having the back right corner of the base be in line with the front left corner. I have talked to the folks at NAP and they do not recommend a helical on the QuikSpins.

Since the review I have shot the Quikspins and found them to be very accurate. I don’t know that I would call them more accurate than the other fletchings I have been shooting lately (FOBs and Fusions) but I have definitely had no issues with their accuracy. They do have a little noise to them, but nothing that I would be concerned about.

By: gaired fressadi

gaired fressadi — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 03:45:16 +0000

Great article, a quick question about the NAP quickspins. How much helical did you put on them?
I have used them straight and with a 1degree right offset, but have always wondered about using them in a helical application.

Did you feel any fletching over another improved accuracy? The noise was also an interesting part, I would want to test it while shooting a 100 grain fixed broad head, I feel the head is often more noisy than the fletching.

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