Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

I have a set of Redhead Carbon Maxx 3000 arrows i bought a couple of yrs ago. They are supposed to be pretty good, so I thought i would try to salvage them. The fletching has been torn, cut and peeled off on a number of the arrows. I tried using super glue to put them back when the fletching is salvageable, but it doesn't last and the fletching pulls back off. Any advice on what I should do and if it is worth the expense and trouble, would be appreicated. Maybe i'd be better just buying new Carbon Express arrows.

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

I have a set of 12 x Easton XX75 alluminium arrows that the fletching has been torn or come off , so i have stripped off all fletching and am taking them to be refletched and wrapped . Not sure if its different with Carbon , but i'd clean'em up and get'em refletched .
Unless arrows are damaged , i can't see a problem .
Let me know if i'm wrong .

Dave

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

NO-you are not wrong--as long as you guys shafts are in good shape-buy having them replaced-fletchings-you can try different vain styles and pick the colors YOU like.Its ALOT CHEAPER ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!;)

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

if you're shooting through a WB make sure you get some stiff short vanes like blazers, they tend to stay on better than other vanes when going through the WB


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RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

good point, yes, i have a WB. Are the short vanes becoming the most popular, best performing overall?

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

YES YES YES blazers are the way to go, and the local shop charges $20 per dozen to strip the fletchings, clean shafts, and reinstall new blazers of choice, I would with out a doubt have them refletched....Just look them over good for anything that might cause an issue or damage to either you or your bow...dont need a splintered shaft ending up inyour hand...

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

if your in archery for the long haul just invest in a fletching jig and learn to do it yourself. most shops take a couple days to re fletch and youll save alot of dough in the long run. i would go with blazers without a doubt. i switched last year and im using a whisker bizcut. they are much more durable.

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

Just so you know quickspins and W/B don't work together ;)

Dave

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

Just refletch em. Pretty easy. You can buy a 20 dollar fletcher up to 100 dollars. I still use ezfletech and it works well.

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

As mentioned, I would look at buying yourself a fletcher and just refletching them yourself. The blazers work great with the WB!!

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

shorter vanes make a for better long range shooting and shooting in the wind

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

re-fletching is $3 per arrow here, i called today. That's $36 for a dozen. Better than new, but not inexpensive either

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I bought me a blitznburger about 20 years ago... And that is the only way to go if your serious about your bow hunting... I would not trust any dumb !@# with any of my archery equipment... I also own my own bow press... To me there both a must!!!! Forgot cut off saw also;)


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RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

Yes,I have all those myself as well, plus every thing for tuning. The only thingI need the shop for now is just to get my equipment. I do everything myself, and have become a better archer because of it.

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

Hey all,
I learned a trick to keeping the vanes back when I was a little kid and just started in bows. I put a drop of glue on the leading edge of the base (the flat accross section, we arent looking at the sides here). it takes the brunt of all the wear and keeps the vanes on by starting the material of the target around the vane. then it should last as long as the fletching part can.
I also learned that if you do the same thing on the very back and run a small line of glue down the side of the base, starting at the front dob and running to the rear dob. (You should have on the plastic gloves at this point) I run my finger down the side to smooth it all out.
my arrowd fletching lasted for a long long time. the bases stayed glued on with out tearing or begining to peal even when the vanes were getting all wavy. I had to cut them off and replace them becuase the "fin" portion wore out before the base even started to peel.
I hope that helps. remember its just my 2 cents.

RE: Fletching torn, what do I do?
 

I tend to shoot the nocks out of mine, so that's where my fletching gets messed up, not from the air or friction pulling them loose. LOL