Which vanes to shoot?

[dbleyepatches]

I am using 4" offset vanes now with no problems but was curious about the quickspin and blazer vanes. Are they actually any better? Also, with a vane like the quickspin, would you still offset them with the "kicker" on the vane?

[MeanV2]

The Blazers and the QS Speed Hunter ST's are both good choices, but IMHO you can not get better fletching than feathers

Dan

[98Redline]

I will 2nd MeanV about the feathers, however feathers are not always the best choice depending on your hunting conditions.

While waterproofing does work if things get really nasty they can and will start to absorb water. While they still stabilize the arrow very well, I have noticed that my POI can change due to the extra weight of the water in the feathers.

I currently shoot Blazers, and have for the last 3 years on my hunting arrows (3D and indoor target arrows are still feathers). I am a big fan of the short/tall vanes as they seem to work every bit as good or better than standard 4" vanes. There are a number of great vanes that fit this bill, including the Blazers and the Flex Fletch Predator vanes.

As for the QS's, I am not a big fan of them at all. They are heavy in comparison to feathers, blazers or predators and in my experience more susceptible to damage that yields in very erratic arrow flight.

[MeanV2]

ORIGINAL: 98Redline
As for the QS's, I am not a big fan of them at all. They are heavy in comparison to feathers, blazers or predators and in my experience more susceptible to damage that yields in very erratic arrow flight.

Feathers undoubtedly lighter, weights as follows:
3- 4" feathers 9 grains

3- Blazers 18 grains

3- QS Speed Hunter ST's 20 grains

The New QS ST's are also very tough and durable. I'll still opt for feathers although both the Blazers and QS's will do the trick. If I lived in a rain forest I might change my mind, but until then I'll take advantage of the qualities of feathers.

Dan

[dbleyepatches]

Do you use a straight clamp on with feathers or do you use a helical clamp? What length?

[MeanV2]

I personally use a Right Helical clamp with Right Wing feathers. As far as size I have some arrows fletched with the 2" Razr feathers but 4" are my go to size

Dan

[Talon1961]

I prefer VaneTec VMax HP 2". Same size and profile as the Blazers, but lighter (5 gr. each) and more durable. I fletch them with 4 deg offset. They group broadheads amazingly close together (keep slicing the vanes off in 3 shot groups). A bonus is you can save a few $ with the VaneTec HP's.