Small target fletchings....Why do you shoot them?

[BAArcher]

Just curious, Why do people shoot small target fletchings? Look at the numbers Elite is putting up, it can't be a weight factor.......

[TEXAS 10PT]

Good question. I have been using 2" Blazer vanes going on three years but in August started experimenting with 1.5" mini Blazers and fletching my arrows with 4 of them at 90 degrees and seeing awesome results outside in windy conditions. I have also shot broadheads with this combination and they fly great as well. I know they are lighter but I'm not looking for more speed but maybe just an "edge". I think alot of how you shoot depends on confidence and if you think using something will give you an edge you may even shoot better. Does that make sense?

TEXAS

[Tough Antler Tees]

Good question. I have been using 2" Blazer vanes going on three years but in August started experimenting with 1.5" mini Blazers and fletching my arrows with 4 of them at 90 degrees and seeing awesome results outside in windy conditions. I have also shot broadheads with this combination and they fly great as well. I know they are lighter but I'm not looking for more speed but maybe just an "edge". I think alot of how you shoot depends on confidence and if you think using something will give you an edge you may even shoot better. Does that make sense?

TEXAS

makes alot of sense to me. There is no doubt a big psychological aspect to it. If something makes you feel more confident then you will be more relaxed when the pressure is on & more sure of your shot.

[L-train]

I shoot the same fletch as Tex. After reading JerryNJs testing of the 4 Mini Blazers. This setup spins my arrow more than 3 blazers, flys a fixed blade BH perfect and I do notice less wind effect with them.

[Bretz56]

I use them for less wind affect as stated by the others

[$mitty05]

i shoot quickspin speed hunter st's and love them. they are way more accurate than the crap blazer vanes. those blazer vanes did not impress me at all. im hooked on quickspins. i also like the duravane savages. you cannot hurt those vanes. they are really tough and are silent in flight.

[Clean Shot]

Good question. I have been using 2" Blazer vanes going on three years but in August started experimenting with 1.5" mini Blazers and fletching my arrows with 4 of them at 90 degrees and seeing awesome results outside in windy conditions. I have also shot broadheads with this combination and they fly great as well. I know they are lighter but I'm not looking for more speed but maybe just an "edge". I think alot of how you shoot depends on confidence and if you think using something will give you an edge you may even shoot better. Does that make sense?

TEXAS

Texas I sent you a PM, I have a question for you.

[Just 1 More]

IMO.. You just can't beat good ole feathers

[Soumi]

IMO.. You just can't beat good ole feathers

That's for sure. Being a trad archer, that's all I've ever used until I got my Ice. Now I keep tearing up plastic fletchings because I like to shoot groups.

Going to go back to feathers and I have a ton of full length LW's. Need to see if I can burn them using a wrap. I have a feeling the wrap will melt if I get the burner even close. Need to do some experimenting. Maybe some sort of jig to hold the feather while I burn them.