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BowElkFreak:

I am assuming that "we" means that already there is some type of gathering of the aficionados of the vane. As for the touting of the greatest invention to come down the pike; maybe not, but the insinuation has been presented by some as a result of "backyard" testing. The reporting of personal testing has obviously had an influence, since some readers have stated that he or she is going to run right out and purchase the vanes.

Take for instance, your reporting that you experienced an overall greater penetration. Just that statement of one individual's experience and evaluation would lead some to believe that the vane alone generates greater penetration (no doubt, penetration is a very valid consideration.) However, a more thorough testing of the vanes revealed just the opposite. The testing determined that the velocity and KE of shafts mounted with "Quikspins" was less than the shaft mounted with other popular brand vane(s); to the extent that apparently NAP has come out with a broadhead that spins so that penetration is HOPEFULLY not greatly affected. Catch 22!!

All I am saying to the many new shooters is, before he or she succumbs to hype and just the personal experience of a few, read and listen to all the opinions before you decide. Then maybe, he or she might not end up wasting money, having too many disappointments, and having a tackle-box full of useless stuff.

A recent thread titled "Where does it end," was a very valid question and contained some posts that expressed some valid points regarding the rush to judgement and purchase of many of the "gadgets" on the market.