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Old 09-20-2006, 07:53 PM   #1
 
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Default Heat shrink vanes?

Not sure how long these have been out, but they almost seem to good to be true. Have any of you guys used them or heard people talk about them? I am not really concerned with this style, but more of the concept of the vanes are pre set and you just shrink them on with warm water. Thanks guys.


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Old 09-20-2006, 09:23 PM   #2
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Jason, wraps are currently a rage amonst the vert bow crowd. They have been out for a few years. They are purdy and make refletching a snap. However, you cannot just replace one vane. You may find that the quick spins are a pain. Try buying as few as possible to see how the lump in your track affects arrow flight. The other main reason guys use them is because they look good. Many colours and combos are available. A crossbow doesn't need much spin in the arrow flight. Generally you need only a few degrees of offset or none at all.
Jason, have you ever considered fletching? There are wraps without fletchings as well. I personally really like fletching my own arrows. Its quite alot of fun to start from scratch and end up with a great group.
If you do not want to fletch with a jig and its not very expensive, wraps with fletchings are a great way to go.
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To be honest wid u i have went to Blazer vanes. To me they 're the cat meow!
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Old 09-21-2006, 08:36 AM   #4
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Those shrink wrap vanes are a bit expensive compared to doing your own vanes. And the only real advantage is convienence and possibly being able to refletch in the field.....anyone taking out only one arrow with them this year?
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