I just can't decide...what would you use?
 

I am in the process of building my hunting arras for this fall. They are XX78 Super Slam, 2512's dipped white with orange cresting and black highlights. I know I am going to use 2 white and 1 orange...but....Here's the question......

4" shield cut feathers......or 4" vanes? I know the advantages and disadvantages of each, they will both stabilize my arrow equally as well....

Here's my thinking......I'm thinking feathers. I can use fletching tape instead of glue that will eat the lacquer, and they are a tad lighter.

So, which is it. 4" vanes or feathers? If you would like to say why, I'll entertain that as well.

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If I had a choice I woud go vanes. JMO

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X-2

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There it is!!!!!:D

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I voted as if I was using a compound. Vanes.

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I'll be using 4" feathers for my compound setup. 5" on my trad bow.

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Feathers, they can get all tore up and still fly perfect.

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I'd go feathers if I never hunted in the brush or the rain, which I do so I shoot vanes, depends on your application.

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Blazers just aren't the best option for big, heavy aluminum arrows. I've shot Blazers the last 4 seasons.....and you'll notice........

It wasn't one of the options.....;)

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LOL.....easy trigger......all in fun.

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I have stayed away from feathers because they can make a lot of noise if they rub anything.

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Feathers in a heartbeat!!

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Whatever everyone here recommends - I would probably use the opposite. Just because.

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If it was a tie, would you not use flethching:D

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I'd go with feathers - and use a hard helical offset. It might be interesting to fletch up a few with 4" veins and see if they shoot to the same spot - in my bow, they do. Carry one of these in your quiver just in case you get caught in the torrential downpour.

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I rolled 4" feathers on my aluminums, same colors as you, and they look real sharp. The feathers also fly very well on the aluminums. If you are going old school with the arrow material (aluminum) may as well go feathers. Sorry, don't have a better reason than that!

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Don, you know what my answer is!

Feathers!!;)

Dan

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I tried the blazers and went back to feathers but I have always shot a 3"....good luck with your decision...

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Vanes, wouldn't even consider feathers.

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I would go feathers.

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shield cut....dont know why, but im just sayin :D

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Feathers are always cooler;)

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4" Feathers unless it is raining or snowing the I switch to 4" NAP Quick Spins.

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If you're gonna pimp out your arras I would go with the shield cut feathers. They just look really cool to me. Regular ole vanes are boring, plus they make waterproofing for feathers.:D

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He is the King....

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Don I'd go with feathers, but why shield cut? For looks? Parabolic cut for me. They just seem quieter.

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Feathers all the way, I prefer the barred feathers and have used feathers 95% of the time I have been hunting

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Yeah, looks mainly.

I'm surprised, actually. We don't hear much talk about feathers on this board, but feathers have a commanding lead.

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Don ... there is your answer .... better stabilization .... and WAYYYYYYYYYYY cooler looking!!!!! When I re-vane, I'm going feathers ......

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re-vane:D that's a new one for me![:-]