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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:25 PM
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Ok so I'm leaning quite a bit on the Feathers right now. Should I go with the Razrs or 4" parabolic? I will be shooting Rage heads.
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:26 PM
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The myth of feathers being affected by rain doesn't hold water to me.
For real? I mean, I'm not doubting you, but, I was just thinking, WOW! I've always heard the opposite. A wet feathered arrow is darn near useless. Hmmmm....

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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:33 PM
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Ok so I'm leaning quite a bit on the Feathers right now. Should I go with the Razrs or 4" parabolic? I will be shooting Rage heads.
It's your choice in the end,I have never shot the razors but I will tell you this, I have been using the 3" parabolic for 10+ years with expandablesandlast yearI tried the blazers but found them tonot stabilize my arrows like the feathers....I am back tofeathers...
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:37 PM
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The only thing I have against feathers is the noise they can make. I know they shouldn't make noise when they are nocked. I've heard it before. I just look at it this way: if i don't get a shot what diff does all the rest of it make? I like to eliminate anything that could go wrong since murphy is my hunting partner
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:42 PM
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The myth of feathers being affected by rain doesn't hold water to me.
For real? I mean, I'm not doubting you, but, I was just thinking, WOW! I've always heard the opposite. A wet feathered arrow is darn near useless. Hmmmm....
I have never used any type of water proofing on my feathers and have hunted in many wet situations without any issues. The only time I could see a problem is maybe soaking them under water for an extended period. I am not sure if the different brand feathers have different characteristics but I use the gateway 3" para's....
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:46 PM
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The only thing I have against feathers is the noise they can make. I know they shouldn't make noise when they are nocked. I've heard it before. I just look at it this way: if i don't get a shot what diff does all the rest of it make? I like to eliminate anything that could go wrong since murphy is my hunting partner
Magic that is a good point and it has happened to me before, however the deer didn't seem to be bothered, not sure but it did kinda sound like a leaf hitting the brush on the way down. Of course I was at least 18' in the tree and it was just my sleeve brushing along the feather, probably louder to me than them....
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:48 PM
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Feathers have many more advantages than disadvantages.

I treat mine with waterproofing and never have a problem.

Dan
Dan,
What waterproofing do you use?
I've used a variety of things my 2 favorite are both spray on. Ignition sealer/waterproofer & Camp Dry

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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:55 PM
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OK so i'm pretty much decided on feathers, but now I need to know what spine I will need. 28 in draw (might go to 29" draw), 61 pounds, 100 grain Rage and 100 grain muzzy insert.
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:55 PM
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The myth of feathers being affected by rain doesn't hold water to me.
For real? I mean, I'm not doubting you, but, I was just thinking, WOW! I've always heard the opposite. A wet feathered arrow is darn near useless. Hmmmm....
You usually hear that from people that have zero experience with feathers .

Check this link - http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2262756&mpage=1
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Old 07-23-2008 | 05:57 PM
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I was told by a local pro shop owner that in real cold temps (below 0) that vanes get stiff and make the arrow fly erratically. Has anyone else heard of this?
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