RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

This was actually a question discussed at work recently. The corporation has decided to make a proficiency test to be given to people applying for an archery tech position.

One of the questions was multiple choice and went something like this;

A customer comes in with a 70lb. bow with a 29-inch draw length and wants to get arrows. Out of the following list, which would you reccommend;

A) Gold Tip 55/75 Vanes
B) Gold Tip 55/75 Feathers
C) Gold Tip 75/95 Vanes
D) Gold Tip 75/95 Feathers

Now, mind you the person taking the test won't be allowed to see a spine chart, so you would have to answer completely from memory.

Depending on the cam style of your bow, you may be perfectly fine shooting a 55/75 arrow [I.E. single cam vs. Binary/Hybrid cam]. However, if you're shooting a more aggressive style cam, you'll definitely be shooting an arrow that is too weak.

The discussion was brought about because there is more than one answer to the question, as demonstrated above.

RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

Nice question Wash.

SBXT is considered to be a Single Hard Cam bow.

OT2 shows the spine as being too weak.

Interesting that you bring up vane vs. feathers. Is there any big difference other than weight?

How do feathers vs. vanes stabilize an arrow that is too weak spined or even over spined?

RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

I want to say that there isn't a real difference, MD. It wasn't something we really discussed, but I can tell you that the only time we really reccomend someone shoot feathers is when they're shooting a traditional style bow or are a new archer shooting a prong style rest.

Other than that, we sell mostly vanes.

RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

Well this sucks...so I pretty much just wasted my money lastnight then?

RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

If I switch to an 85 grain tip can I use them? Or should I just try to find somebody that is willing to buy them and go for 7595

RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

nevermind....anybody looking for half dozen 5575 Gold Tip XTs Fletch with blazers, and a blazer wraP?

RE: Is this gonna be an alright set up?
 

2nd Good Rule of Thumb: Don't rely on any chart completely.

Charts are a good starting place, but they do not take into account all variables. It's always better to go with a too stiff arrow. It's relatively easy to weaken it's flight.
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I'd love to know the reason why. In my opinion feathers can't be beat. Maybe it's because vanes have to be replaced so often - more money for the shop.