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Old 01-30-2009, 07:59 PM
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I was thinking about replacing the vanes on my arrows and I am looking for the longer ones but am unsure as to what brands are good. I have only been shooting a bow for about a year now so I still am learning. If you guys could give me some helpful opinions on new vanes for my arrows I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:39 PM
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When I shoot vanes, which isn't often, I prefer Duravane LP-400's.
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Old 01-31-2009, 03:58 PM
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If you are wanting to change to fletching that gives you more control and forgiveness try Feathers.

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Old 01-31-2009, 06:37 PM
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Well at the moment the arrows I am shooting are carbon express Maxima 250. What would be the best vanes or fletchings to put on these arrows?
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Old 01-31-2009, 06:53 PM
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I shoot that arrow and I have Fletched them with 4" feathers, 3" feathers, Razr feathers, Blazers, and QS Speed Hunters ST.

All with Good results! I just prefer the feathers over vanes.

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Old 01-31-2009, 06:59 PM
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Low profile Duravanes are awesome! Add some helical, and they are super awesome!
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Old 01-31-2009, 07:15 PM
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ORIGINAL: MeanV2

I shoot that arrow and I have Fletched them with 4" feathers, 3" feathers, Razr feathers, Blazers, and QS Speed Hunters ST.

All with Good results! I just prefer the feathers over vanes.

Dan
This past season I had 4" feathers and 2" Blazers grouping together. This way I did not have to worry about foul weather and messed up feathers. In good weather and low wind I used the feathered arrow. In poor conditions I nocked a Blazer fletched arrow. I killed all 3 deer with a feathered fletched arrow this year. One with the same arrow after cleaning the arrow, feathers and replacing the blades.

Feathers are alway a good choice.

I've used Blazers for many years now flawlessly.

This year I'm fletching up some arrows with 2" Fusions by Duravanes as well as some 2" Vantecs.

Using a hard offset or helical is the right choice as well. Never fletch straight.
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Old 01-31-2009, 08:29 PM
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One more question, what is helical and are there any brands of vanes or feathers that are better than others, and what do u mean by never fletch straight? Sorry about the questions, new to all of this. Thanks
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Old 01-31-2009, 10:00 PM
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To answer the above question
what is helical
it is a slight twist or curve in the fletch to spin it more.
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Old 02-01-2009, 12:20 PM
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How exactly do I go about doing the helical with the vanes or feathers? Could anyone post a video if they know of one or just tell me how, I woul greatly appreciate it. Thanks a lot!
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