fletching question
#1
Fork Horn
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fletching question
I searched for the answer to this as I am sure it has been discussed ad naseum, but I could not seem to hit on the right search phrase.
Anyway, I want to start fletching my own arrows. I use a WB rest and currently shoot 4" vanes with a right offset (these were set up by the pro-shop I bought the bow at). I would like to experiment with 2" Blazers as I have been reading they work better with the WB. What I was wondering is if I should use the same offset I am using with the 4", or use helical? Specifically, I am looking for the best setup to use with the WB. I haven't had any problems with the 4" and the WB, but would like to try something new.
Anyway, I want to start fletching my own arrows. I use a WB rest and currently shoot 4" vanes with a right offset (these were set up by the pro-shop I bought the bow at). I would like to experiment with 2" Blazers as I have been reading they work better with the WB. What I was wondering is if I should use the same offset I am using with the 4", or use helical? Specifically, I am looking for the best setup to use with the WB. I haven't had any problems with the 4" and the WB, but would like to try something new.
#2
RE: fletching question
Because of the short length of the blazers, the helical will not end up being that much on a blazer. I don't think you will have a problem. What I would recommend is getting a few blazer vanes and giving them a try. Your shop might be willing to sell you just a few to expirament with, or there are some places that will sell them individually such as eaglearchery.com
If they don't want to sell you a few, ask them to fletch just 2 or 3 for you, so that you can give them a try.
If they don't want to sell you a few, ask them to fletch just 2 or 3 for you, so that you can give them a try.
#3
RE: fletching question
I recenlty started using Blazers as well. After gluing a few on, it appeared to me that there was no helix at all. I read on Bohning's site that too much spin was a bad thing.... On the other hand, not enough is a bad thing as well. I'm wondering if you have a fletching jig that works well for Blazers?
#4
Typical Buck
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RE: fletching question
I have used the Blazers for the last 3 years. I put as much helical on them as I can get while keeping the spine in full contact with the arrow shaft.
Granted it does not seem like that much helical, but for me it seems to make a difference.
I use a Bitzenberger with a right helical clamp.
Granted it does not seem like that much helical, but for me it seems to make a difference.
I use a Bitzenberger with a right helical clamp.
#9
Typical Buck
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RE: fletching question
Blazers are not heavier than a standard 4" vane
Here is how the weights stack up.
4" Feather : 3.5gr
Blazer : 6gr
4" Vane: 10gr
So for a standard 3 fletch arrow a blazer fletching would be 7.5gr heavier than feathers and 12gr lighter than regular 4" vanes.
Here is how the weights stack up.
4" Feather : 3.5gr
Blazer : 6gr
4" Vane: 10gr
So for a standard 3 fletch arrow a blazer fletching would be 7.5gr heavier than feathers and 12gr lighter than regular 4" vanes.