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Old 03-11-2008 | 04:02 PM
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Default RE: Arrow Spin?

More spin/helical slows your arrow quicker(quickspins).


A plane and an arrow are not really comparable. And actually the wings are what stabilizes a plane.

When you shoot/throw a projectile, spinning stabilizes it. Bullets are spun with rifled barrels. Footballs are best thrown as a spiral, arrows stabilize best when spinning.

Why is a knuckle ball such an effective pitch in baseball? NO spin=erradic flight=tough to hit.

Do a google search on "lift" & "drag" when applied in physics. You'll learn some things.
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