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magicman54494 03-01-2008 04:09 PM
fletching arrows question
 
I resently switched from alum. arrows to carbon arrows. I used an arizona fletcher to repair my alum. arrows. I would like to do the same with my carbon arrows. Any suggestions as to which fletcher is best for carbons? Also what degree helical is the best?

Vabowman 03-01-2008 04:17 PM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
I just bought the Arizona EZ fletch Carbon tool today at Bass Pro. it has a 1 deg. helical, they make one with a 6 deg. helical.

magicman54494 03-01-2008 04:24 PM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
ORIGINAL: Vabowman

I just bought the Arizona EZ fletch Carbon tool today at Bass Pro. it has a 1 deg. helical, they make one with a 6 deg. helical.
At the Arizona web site they say something about 6 deg being better for broadhead flight. Whats your take on this?

Vabowman 03-01-2008 04:44 PM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
Man I don't know, I just don't like too much helical, I would prefer 2Deg but can't so I go with 1 deg.

brucelanthier 03-01-2008 05:52 PM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
I believe they are talking about offset. It may be a helical fletch that is offset by either 1 or 6 degrees. If I were to buy one of those to fletch my hunting arrows I would get the 6 degree offset myself. The more offset of a helical fletch, the more control but itmay also make the arrow slower at longer ranges so, if speed is important to you that may be a consideration. I like maximum arrow control myself and my max range for deer is only 25yds so speed would not be an issue.

mobow 03-01-2008 06:31 PM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
Honestly, whatever you were using for your aluminums will work perfectly fine for carbons. You may just need to make some slight clamp adjustments to get the vane to set flush on the arrow.

magicman54494 03-02-2008 10:13 AM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
ORIGINAL: brucelanthier

I believe they are talking about offset. It may be a helical fletch that is offset by either 1 or 6 degrees. If I were to buy one of those to fletch my hunting arrows I would get the 6 degree offset myself. The more offset of a helical fletch, the more control but itmay also make the arrow slower at longer ranges so, if speed is important to you that may be a consideration. I like maximum arrow control myself and my max range for deer is only 25yds so speed would not be an issue.
does anyone know how much affect 6 vs. 1 degree really has? I have my bow set up to take longer shots. Also would the 6 help in windy conditions?

Vabowman 03-02-2008 10:22 AM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
I just finished one arrow with 1 deg and shot it fine.

brucelanthier 03-02-2008 11:54 AM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
ORIGINAL: magicman54494

ORIGINAL: brucelanthier

I believe they are talking about offset. It may be a helical fletch that is offset by either 1 or 6 degrees. If I were to buy one of those to fletch my hunting arrows I would get the 6 degree offset myself. The more offset of a helical fletch, the more control but itmay also make the arrow slower at longer ranges so, if speed is important to you that may be a consideration. I like maximum arrow control myself and my max range for deer is only 25yds so speed would not be an issue.
does anyone know how much affect 6 vs. 1 degree really has? I have my bow set up to take longer shots. Also would the 6 help in windy conditions?
Think of it like sails on a sailboat. If the sail is straight into the wind then the wind won't have much effect on it. If the sail is offset then it is presenting more surface to the wind. In this case, more surface means more spin, means more control and that would help in adverse (windy, rainy, etc.) conditions. A good FOC (12%-18%)will also help with control in adverse conditions.

Roskoe 03-02-2008 12:48 PM
RE: fletching arrows question
 
If it weren't for broadheads, we wouldn't worry much about offset. But fixed BH's need a fair degree of offset to shoot well at distance. I have had good luck with 4 degree.


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