Starrflight FOB's or TURBO nocks.
 

I'm thinking about buying either FOB's or Turbo Nocks. Or maybe a set of Both,and trying them out. I'm tired of fletching repairs, replacement, or Bloody Fletches. Has any one on this site used either of the two products?.

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I tried the FOB's and went back to regular fletching almost immediately. I don't like the idea of the FOB and nock coming off on any sort off pass through. I also had a small clearance problem that I didn't feel like sorting out, since the setup is perfect with 2" Blazers. And, believe it or not, I like fletching arrows. Similar kind oftherapy that fly tying offers.

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I tried the Turbo's a long time ago. If you put a gun to my head and forced me to choose between the two of those gizmos, I'd take the Turbo's. Not nearly the potential clearance issues and you can shoot them from standard rests and WB's, not just dropaways. They're okay but, like Roskoe, I still prefer standard fletching. Blazers or Razor feathers.

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I have shot both . I had the green Hunter Turbo Nocks and hated them . They touched my cheek and upon release would just tick it . I started to develop a flinch and gave them away for someone else to try . The FOBs can get to be expensive though ........when you start getting the Robin Hoods ! I plan to buy a dozen soon !

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I don't like those turbo nocks. I don't like the idea of having hard plastic for fletchings. I would try the FOB's, but I am not willing to spend money on that yet.

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i havent tried the turbo nocks but i shoot fobs now and love them the only thing thats bad about them is that the groups i was shooting befor at 50 yards shrank and i broke three the first day so i ordered another dozen oh yea they come 13+1 clearence tester

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I know I have to change from biscuit to drop away rests. I live on disability and retirement, so I don't have the luxury of buying several rests just to find the right one. If you have used the FOB, what brand of rest do you recommend?.

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you are going to need a good rest IE...Ripcord, dropzone, QAD, Limdriver

RE: Starrflight FOB's or TURBO nocks.
 

I have good clearance shooting them off a Trophy Ridge Drop Zone and a DMI rest .

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To Ed McDonald,
Sweet Pics. thanks. I will be making my order shortly to try them out for my self. thanks again.

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Ed McDonald,
Is it possible to ask for a pic of your setup?, of your drop zone and rest?. it would be much appreciated.

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Pearson TX-4 with Trophy Ridge Drop Zone

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Thanks Ed McDonald

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I highly recommend the Limb Driver.

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Here is the DMI rest


I give up ! It is too difficult to post pictures on this site . I have just wasted 20+ minutes downsizing a picture and tring to get it in this post . Huntingnet has very user unfriendly software .

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Ed McDonald, I really appreciate the time you took to post those pics. thank you again. Have you tried photobucket?. That's what I use for uploads. I haven't tried it on this site. I have to leave in a few, when i get back i'll try it out on this site and give you a PM for the info if it works. I posted three pics in about ten seconds, here they are below.

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I guess it didn't work, that sucks!. your right ED. I hope huntingnet could do something about that, I love to post pics. I can't even paste IMG CODE's

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change the IMG to img and it'll work...

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Thanks NChunterman, I think you helped out a few other folks besides me.thanks again.










IT WORKED, THANKS!.

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I have posted some pics on here but had to size them down from 480 X 640 which all other sites accept . Even after down sizing sometimes they won't load ..........[:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@][:@]
Son of a gun ! Thanks NCHUNTERMAN !
Here is the DMI rest ,,,,,,,yeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

RE: Starrflight FOB's or TURBO nocks.
 

I have tested a lot of rests. You get what you pay for. The least expensive rest I would recommend is the AAE Lightning (about $50 bucks).
It has a built in arrow holder so going from a biscuit may be OK.

Most folks that are going from a biscuit, I recommend a Ripcord. Full containment and very reliable. About 80-90 bucks. Make sure you get the 2008 model if you buy one!

If you would like, I can provide a link to a site that has all my right ups and set up recommendations.

Always here to help.......I would be glad to go over anyones set up to make as sure as I can the FOBs will work.

Just need to know;

Bow/draw length?
Arrows?
Specific rest?
Do you use a sting loop?

Regards,

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Hey Paul,
I'm using a pse BRUTE 30" draw at 65 Lbs. Right now I'm usinga Carolina Biscuit. I am using a string loop with my tru fire release. I a presently using 366 grain Radial X weave stl Hunter 200 shafts with field points. I will be upgrading the shaft to 300's. I am on a strict budget so i cant buy a lot of stuff just to try out. So I'm doing as much research as possible to make a educated purchase. I am a Honest person Paul, I have asked folks who own Archery shops in my area. Non of them are selling me on the Idea of Fob's. every one told me to stick with 4" vanes and Told me about the Noise the Fob's make. I have seen every video there is about FOB'S, so I know the Noise is going toward the Shooter. I know more about Fob's than the shops around my area. Another guy told me about twister Nocks, But I told him that I'm gonna try out FOB'S. Fortunately I've shoot off about a half dozen of vanes. so I'm gonna rip off the rest and put on Fob's. You'll see my Purchase at the first of the Month Paul. The local shop is trying to sell me on Trophy taker rests, I can't remember the other one. But as soon as I get the Info, I'll PM you Paul.

RE: Starrflight FOB's or TURBO nocks.
 

Keep my posted BEFORE you buy a rest. I would highly recommend setting up the rest yourself. Many of the shops to do not follow directions and set up every rest the same regardless of brand. I would be glad to help in anyway I can.

Most shops hate us (sight unseen). It took me two trips to the ATA show and hundreds of samples packs to dealer before I got smart. Most shops charge between 2-5 bucks to strip an fletch an arrow. At best they will make $0.50/arrow selling FOBs. Just they way it is. The shops that get it love the FOBs. They provide great customer service, the walk in traffic increases because of the FOB and they sell the heck out of fall away rests.

Next time you are at the shop, let them know it is because of the FOB you are spending your money on a rest.....They may get it or they may not. If not, I would get the rest off the Internet and set it up yourself or find a shop that appreciates your business.

The only other thing I see about your set up is your long draw.
please check for string pinch at full draw with the FOB (the string making contact with FOB). With your draw and use of a string loop, it should not be a problem, just a good thing to check. If you do see any pinch, all you have to do is spread out your string loop a bit until the pinch is gone. Then take a bit of serving to make up the difference so your nock still fits the way you like.

See post #19
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=655723&goto=newpost


I am ALWAYS here to help. That is my job.

Regards,

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Paul,
thanks for the link. I don't have any FOB's, So I'm gonna look up the Dimensions of your FOB. and make a copy out of round stock wood and replicate it on my Nock. I'll check the Pitch. thanks again. Blessings

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