feathers or vanes?
 

feathers or vanes and why?

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

I want to know the same things.

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

I have tried both and I like feathers better than vains. They are more forgiving. they stablize your arrow faster, and they are much lighter than vains. Plus they last longer in my setup than vains. Even when thy start looking ragged they still fly good. Plus they look better.(JMO)


Bill

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

i like feathers better because i think they are a little more accurate, but i dont think it really makes much difference.

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

Right now I am shooting vanes but if all goes right I am switching to feathers.

Question: Do you have to waterproof your feathers?

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

I like vanes for hunting as they hold up in the woods/brush better than the feathers do and if it rains don't have to worry about them getting wet.

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

cottonfarmer

If you think it is going to rain then you might need some type of water protection. Some guys just put sandwich bags over them. I use Feather-Dry. It is made by Bohning Archery. I get mine at Bass Pro shop. It has to rain pretty hard to get your feathers wet. Morning dew won't hurt them.

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

If you do use a waterproofing, how long will it lasts?

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

Feathers. Better flight characteristics, lighter weight, more stability(helps big time with broadheads) prettier(if that matters), and more traditional in my opinion. With the stuff they have out now, rain doesnt bother them. Hell, ive shot drenched feathers, and they still shoot great, you just get real wet. Allthough, they are more expensive. I personally dont see where everyone says you have to replace them as often. You shoot a hole in a vane, its done. You shoot a feather, if its just a little nick, you can still target shoot with it, its just noisy.

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

Feathers for me, my shooting improved after I switched from vanes to feathers
arrows faster,gave me more confiedence.

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Feathers! I have a better flying arrow now. You can shoot a badly damaged feather arrow quite well. Not always true with plastic. I don't have problems with feathers in the rain.

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Also, I have noticed, when stalking up on elk, deer, and antelope, brush rubbing up on the feathers, can be rather noisy. ;)

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

feathers all the way. Never had a problem with them before.

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

Feathers, but they can be a pain in but trying to potect them from , brush, rain, etc.

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Feathers!

Don't worry about the rain, just hunt!

RE: feathers or vanes?
 

I have always shot veins. They have always been great for me so I have never really had any reason to try feathers. I guess it is whichever works best for you.