PABOWHUNTER , I have a genteler comeback , I need all the bandaids I can get .
...very well said.
i think im going to get feathers i have a snitty set up
...that one had me laughing too..
quote:
"Feathers are only a band aid for a bow that is improperly tuned or for an arrow with improper insert/shaft/nock alignment."
That statement is so far out in left field, it is not even in the ballpark.
In fact, in part it is just the opposite. For some shaft setups that are best for hunting purposes (weight and broadhead), especially when pushed hard down range, feathers may be necessary to impart accuracy and good flight, and using a plastic vane would be detrimental.
My comment was said entirely in jest. You have to understand that I so often see comments similar to what I made but in regard to mechanical heads, drop-away rests, single cam bows, etc... and those simply are not really true either in most cases.
A case can be made for either style of fletching. The key is to understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each and then applying the appropriate choice to your setup.