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Arrow fletchings

Discussion in 'Tech Talk' started by robertdale, Sep 2, 2018.

  1. robertdale

    robertdale Newb

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    I need to replace some fletchings in son of my carbon arrows and was thinking of the heat shrinks. I just fear it will make my arrows fly crazy. Please help


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    trtodd13 Weekend Warrior

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    The heat shrinks fly just fine. They're very convenient and have worked well for me in the past. The only reason I don't use them is because I enjoy fletching arrows and trying different vanes

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    Happy Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have used the quick fletch for the past 3 years. It’s super easy and saves a lot of time. Never had a problem with them coming loose or flying erratically !! Would recommend them to anyone. Just reflected 6 last night in about a total of 10 minutes. Mostly time to get the water boiling.


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    Kfili Die Hard Bowhunter

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    The quick fletches were terrible for me. I tried two packages and none stayed on my arrow more than a few days. I was not shooting groups either. I will say there is a chance I did something wrong (water too hot put in too long, not long enough... i dont know) but I have had no problems just fletching with my goat tuff jig and my arrows fly like darts, plus I can try different configurations.
     
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    plc613 Weekend Warrior

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    I feel it's important people learn how to build arrows properly and not take shortcuts like that. It's a great way to improve your knowledge and understanding.

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    Hammer1171 Weekend Warrior

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    I used to fletch my own arrows but went to the NAP Quikfletch 2" and couldn't be happier. Saves time and are just as accurate as old style of fletching arrows. One thing I will do is put a drop glue at the front end of each vane for added strength.
     

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