Originally Posted by
BGfisher
It appears that this device fits into the nock or is assembled that way. If you want to talk about arrow stabilization then it needs to be explained further. This device adds weight to the nock end of the arrow. Just how much weight? Most of us know that stabile flight depends on the point end of the arrow being heavier than the nock end (FOC), usually 10% to 15% heavier. I don't see where this device will add any stability to the arrow in flight; in fact quite the opposite.
I can only assume that you are saying that this device adds stability to the arrow upon deceleration in an animal. I wouldn't be able to dispute this without scientific evidence, but it has been my experience in the last 40 years, and therefore opinion, that arrows just do not decelerate rapidly upon entry. Good shots blow through like a knife through hot butter and the rapid deceleration happens when the arrow hits something solid, like the earth. By that time there is little need for more oomph.
I hate to even bring up the subject of hitting bone. Arrows and broadheads aren't designed to break bone. They kill by internal hemmorage. I know it happens, but the vast majority of shots are thru soft tissue. Seems like a lot of hype for the few shots where this thing would do any good. And if heavy bone, like a leg bone is hit then all bets are off unless your weapon goes BANG.
What I'd really like to see is links to some of this scientific evidence.
Hey there,
We will see more evidence to support all of this. As far as kinetic energy, force, momentum I have posted the formulas for that I am assuming your talking about stability and secondary impact. We have to remember this product has only been on the market for 4 days. Once it starts moving into stores I am positive there will be more tools available for learning. On pass through shots yes this product doesn't do anything I totally agree. Could this product help provide additional energy to women's and kids bows though? That is another thing maybe we should look at. Should we use this tool just in case we do make a bad shot since its increasing momentum, kinetic energy, force and having very little effect on speed? Could the guy in this thread
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/bowh...eapers-ke.html looking for more kinetic energy to shoot an expandable use this product to be where he needs to be? As far as stability goes I personally witnessed high speed video with literally hundreds of shots, so I suppose that is out the window until they post more on the product. As far as bone goes well I am honestly not sure I haven't shot it at bone, I do know they market this product to help with bad shots as one of the characteristics though. I should probably remain silent until more evidence is shown to the public. I didn't realize it would be this controversial. I appreciate the feedback.