To wrap or not to wrap is the question I ask of thee

Gadeerslayer · 08-14-2006, 04:16 PM

Been reading alot on wraps. Just want to get opinions on benefits and negatives of wraps. As usual all input and advice is welcomed...

Rob/PA Bowyer · 08-14-2006, 04:45 PM

Looks great, you can get creative, easier to see in flight, easier to see blood on depending on the colors your wrap with or crest with.....

waltwittman · 08-14-2006, 05:01 PM

i like them. they seem to bond better w/ feathers/vanes and they are easier on carbon shafts when using the quick set glues. they also help you see your arrow and only weight a few grains. plus they look cool.

good luck

demoIL · 08-14-2006, 05:17 PM

Looks and ease of replacing fletchings mostly. Can add a small ammount of weight if ya need for your foc weight.
But in my experiences, looks.. lol And they do look good...

ampahunter · 08-14-2006, 07:24 PM

Well is sure does enhance the appearance of your arrow and adds an extra 10 grains of weight.
However if you have to replace damaged vanes--let it be known the work starts there.As there's no way you can do that without destroying the wrap and also there's allot more cleaning to be done.

mobow · 08-14-2006, 07:29 PM

I replace one vane all the time w/ my wraps. It's really not difficult, especially if you fletch your own. Clean it off as much as possible and install the new fletch in exactly the same place. Nothing to it. I will say, though, that if you do need to replace a wrap, it's not difficult, but it does take a little time. But it truely isn't hard at all.

ampahunter · 08-14-2006, 08:59 PM

And I though I was meticulous--I couldn't clean hardened glue with a knife without nicking the wrap and I've never tried cleaning the glue with a solution either. Hats off to you buddy!!!

YooperMike · 08-15-2006, 08:22 AM

Gotta wrap! If for no other reason than the look! Makes getting vanes of easier too, but I did it based on looks for the most part.