I shot vanes for a while, but once i switched to feathers i realized what i was missing. Yes, vanes are quieter, durable, waterproof, and cheaper. But, feathers are more accurate, stabalize better, lighter, and can be as good as vanes. Feathers can be shot wet. There not as good, but they can be. Plus, they make stuff now to make them just as waterproof. They will stablize an arrow much much MUCH faster than a vane, and give you more forgiveness if your arrow contacts the rest. They cause drag which keeps them going straighter. As for durability, i rarely have to replace my feathers and i also shoot at least 50 to 60 arrows a day at the least. Dont shoot your arrows so close together!(lol, just kidding) You may try shooting at different targets though. As for the noise. Stand down range and have someone shoot a feather fletched with vanes and one with feathers. You cant hear the arrow till it goes past you. And, even then the vanes sound like little darts flying by. Feathers have more of a woosh. It all comes down to a preference for one thing or the other. I personally will stay with feathers.

Another point to consider, feathers are just neater lookin.