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Best 4 inch vane that mimics a feather?

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by doggers, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. doggers

    doggers Newb

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    Been trying to find a 4 inch plastic vane that provides the drag characteristics of a feather but I can't seem to find it. Is there a vane out there that provides the durability of plastic but with the drag benefits that individual feather filaments provides? Instead of a smooth vane, something with roughness or ridges in the vane?
     
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    Why not just use a feather?:confused:
     
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    not as durable... but may have to use the real thing since it does not appear there is a good substitute made of plastic
     
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    Don't necessarily disagree but it's all in how you define durability.
     
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    Whitetail Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I was a feather guy. Now it's only Flex Fletch FFP 360, best vane I have tried (and I tried most). Steers arrows well, silent flight, light, strong and sticks good. Use "zing" if using super type glues.

    You can get mix/match colors from Jerry at Southshore archery.
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    I have arrows I fletched with feathers 6 months ago that still fly great. Even when a small part of the feather gets damaged, they still shoot fine.
     
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