Slick Trick vs. Thunderhead Edge

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  1. parkersdad

    parkersdad Weekend Warrior

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    Both of these shoot well for me and I have lots of both. I can't decide which one I want to shoot. Help me decide. I am leaning toward Slick Trick but I did kill a deer last year with the Thunderhead Edge and it did a really good job. I hate being undecided.


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  2. Afflicted

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    Slick tricks.

    I think those thunderheads will come apart with you take them off the arrows:(
     
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    Not true at all about the Thunderhead Edges. I shot the Thunderhead Razors (same head without the serrated blades) for 2 years and loved them! They fly great are very durable, (I blew through the front shoulder of a doe at 30 yds with one of these), and they always did a great job at dropping dear. My vote goes to the Edge
     
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    Ok we are 1 to 1. You guys sound like me. The Thunderhead Edge the blades screw in.


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    Incorrect. The new model Thunderheads (Edge & Razor) have the blades screwed into the ferrule so they don't come off when unscrewed.
     
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    I love my tricks. In trying the vipers this year and am so far impressed
     
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    As stated I wasn't sure but I know the old ones did. I noticed a fletching lose on an arrow and thought I'd change it in the stand. Bad idea. One blade fell and never found it. Good thing I did have other arrows with broadheads.

    One thing I like about the Muzzy's. Once there together the blades can never come out. Slick tricks you need to keep the washer in place but the blades are stronger.
     
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    I've used Thunderheads before but I have since moved onto G5 Montec. If I had to I would gladly switch back to Thunderheads since I have some of my old ones still.
     
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    Shot killed many an animal with the old thunderheads. The past few years I have killed a bunch with spitfire edges...they kill and kill very quick.
    If your not worried about resharping blades then the serrated edge is the way to go.
    The serrated blades leave Nasty wounds with all that surface area...they just bleed incredible.
    Ask anyone in EMS about trying to staunch a wound from a serrated object...
    Of the two I would take the thunderhead edge.
     
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    That is a tough decision. You really cannot go wrong with either one

    I shot the original Thunderhead for years, but have been shooting the Slick Trick Magnum now for the last 3 years or so.

    I like the burlier blades and the fact that the ST is a 4 blade. They both fly really well.


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    The new Thunderhead Edge and Razor the blades will not come out when you take them off of your arrow.


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    I've never shot a Slick Trick before, but I've really enjoyed shooting the Thunderhead Edge. They're a pretty tough little broadhead and fly beautifully. I've killed three deer with them and all died within sight. I usually keep a couple Edge's in my quiver alongside the KillZones.
     
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    I'm a Slick Trick shooter... and after being turned onto these BH's have not even thought of shooting any other make.
     
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    Switched to Slick Trick Magnums last year and will be shooting them again this year. Either choice will kill deer just fine if you do your part.
     
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    Slick Trick 100gr Magnum. Best fixed blade ever IMO.
     
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    I am going to stick with the Slick Trick. The only thing I don't like about them is the steel rusts after a good rain.


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    Changed my mind I am going with the Thunderheads. NAP has been good to me over the years and I like a aluminum ferule over steel because of the rust factor. I also picked up some Bloodrunner 3 blades and some Spitfires.


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    Been shooting slick tricks for years, Never had a deer go 15 yards from the spot I shot them.
     
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    Thunderhead Edge is my vote...no Slick Tricks for me.
     
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    Great Choice!
     

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