What feathers (shape and length) are better for wood arrows and why?

I like 5" sheild cut myself. 5" length in case I have a bad release or other goof--they will stabilize my arrow quicker.I just like the sheild cut. Hopefully I won't goof up so bad that I'll need a 5.5" or high back cut--these are noisier. Some folks do just fine with a 4". Parabolic is generally the quietest cut, but sheilds aren't very noisy. Just do a little tinkering and see what works best for you.

Chad

Chad,

Have you noticed any differences in accuracy between the normal shield cuts vs the high back? I like the high back b/c I can easily make quick anchor point references with it. However, they are noisy and past 30yds they REALLY slow the arrow down.....

I'm thinking of shooting the normal size, but they seem so small after using the high backs??

Thanks

The only difference I've seen (other than noise and drop) is if I really goof up--super bad release, short draw, etc--the high backs seem to stabilize quicker. I don't make a goof that bad very often though. I have my arrows matched closely enough to my bow that I can shoot at least 20 yds (as long as I do my part correctly) with no fletching at all. At that distance, the feathers are just there tocompensate formy mistakes, or in the case of a broadhead to keep the broadhead from steering the arrow.

Chad

How much noiser are we talking for the High profiles?

I'm getting ready to order some, and had settled on HP. Are they considerably, game spookingly noisier than non HP?

They are noisey enough for me too worry about it........ If you get down range and have some one shoot, you can really hear them whistling.... They are loud, no doubt...... But they look so dang good!!

I shoot high profile shield cuts mostly, because I like their looks best and because they fly better for me than parabolics. I wouldn't hesitate to use high profile nanner fletches either, if I had some handy.

My thoughts are that the hiss of the feathers isn't what spooks animals. How would they know it's not a fly buzzing in their ears, or a gust of wind in the leaves? I think it's the unnatural thump the string makes during the shot that shoves 'em into overdrive.

Has anyone use the AMG feathers? I was just wondering what kind of quality they are compared to trueflights.

I think JeffB ordered some, said appearance wise they look comparable, but he then vanished so no idea how they worked...

I 100% completely agree. I love the 5" shield cuts, my feathers are crimson red, all three of 'em.