I need vane recommendations

Matt/TN · 08-16-2008, 01:52 PM

I'm searching for a new vane for 3D. I'm currently shooting Easton 1.8 Diamond vanes and I'm looking to switch. I want something stiffer, that's pretty tough. The diamond vanes are good, but really flimsy and lose their shape rather quickly.

I REALLY like the Duravane Stingers, but they are REALLY pricey [:-]

So, recommend some vanes for me to try.

I'd prefer a 1.8-2.3" vane.

I don't want to hear Blazers either

TFOX · 08-16-2008, 02:11 PM

Flex Fletch is the absolute best imo for 3-d.Just require a little more to glue on properly.

Matt/TN · 08-16-2008, 02:21 PM

Todd, you couldn't post a link up could you?

Matt/TN · 08-16-2008, 02:39 PM

http://www.lancasterarchery.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=421_78_287&products_id= 1791&osCsid=79d0099db64202e866e1d78f7b17b04b

Are these 1.8's?

TFOX · 08-16-2008, 06:15 PM

The 187's are 1.87 long or 1 7/8".

http://www.spot-hogg.com/product_flex_fletch_vanes.shtml

Matt/TN · 08-16-2008, 09:36 PM

I ordered the 1 7/8" Shield cuts in "phantom" because they looked cool

TFOX · 08-16-2008, 10:30 PM

Make sure you clean the bases with a clean cotton rag.I actually washed an old t shirt with baking soda toclean the bases.Put a little Acetone on the rag,then rub the base untill it is dry and a little color comes off on the rag.Then clean the arrow with water.It probably wouldn't hurt to clean the base with water after using the acetone to clean the residue off.Then use a cyanoacrylate type glue.Or the Bohning Fletch tite platinum which I prefer.

TFOX · 08-16-2008, 11:00 PM

here is the actuall factory link.

Take a look at their adhesion tips.

http://www.flexfletch.com/products.htm

Ithink RJ is using these.

Matt/TN · 08-17-2008, 03:43 PM

Yeah I ordered the 1.877" Shield cut version of those.

FlAllyGuy · 08-17-2008, 04:46 PM

I 2nd the flex fletch vanes. For prepping thought I use a 99% isopropyl alcohol for both the vane and the arrow. Some pharmacies carriy the 99% but some don't. I had to have them order mine. I haven't had any problem with the vanes coming loose though. Good luck with those you ordered Matt, I think you will like them.