Thought some of you might be interested in checking this out. Norway Industries released a new vane call the Fusion for this year. The vane itself is made from a stiff, durable material that's meant to improve broadhead flight (much like a Blazer) but the base is made from a softer material that's supposed to adhere to your arrows better, and provide more "give" if your fletching encounters anything. So basically you can grab the vane and move it side-to-side more easily than a vane that is completely stiff. Looks like a pretty cool concept to me. I'm going to pick some up at the ATA show, fletch up a few arrows, and see what I think. I may even try to kill something with them before the season is over, or maybe this spring if I draw a turkey tag. http://www.bowhunting.com/blog/post/2008/12/30/New-Fusion-Vanes-from-Norway-Industries.aspx
Interesting concept. I've never had any issues with the bases of my Blazers adhering to the shaft, but I like the flexibility in the base that these may offer. Can't hurt to try them out. Thanks for the link.
I stopped using the blazers months ago here in my shop. I went to the Duravane Predators. Day and Night. Gonna rig up some Fusions in a couple of days and put em thru heck.
Like the idea. Can't wait to get my hands on some. I never had much issue with blazers. Currently running with AAE Max Hunters.
Ben mentioned you were considering ordering them. Looking forward to the review. Going on the CX's or something else?
I just received a dozen of GT Pro Hunter 5575 shafts today. I'll be cutting them and glueing inserts at lunch, and fletching them tonight with Fusions. I'll let you guys know what I think.
Ben - yes they will be as a matter of fact. I need to call the folks at Norway this week to see if they're available yet or not. As soon as I know, you'll know. All I have for now are flo yellow vanes that I got at ATA and I need some other colors myself anyways. :D
Justin, if you haven't called them, call them as they are available. I got a shipment into Poorguy's Archery. At first glance taking them out of the package I was very impressed. They certainly reminded me of the Blazers and I really like the design. Somewhat Space Shuttle if you will so I know the theory of flight for them must be promising. I have heard that the Shuttle T broadheads fly perfectly so I see no reason why these vanes won't perform as they are meant to. I have not shot them yet. I only fletched up one arrow thus far and I'm waiting on the glue to dry. I also really like the transparent bases that attach to the arrow. It gives them a unique look on the arrows. The bases are very formed for the arch of the arrow with a very good glue "trough". I had a tendency to add too much glue as I wasn't used to this "trough". One thing I did do is throw them on a digital scale. Turns out the Fusion vanes weight 2 grains heavier than the Blazers. The Fusion at 8 grains and the Blazers at 6 grains. I really look forward to shooting them. For now it will have to be across my basement as it's so very cold here. Today however it did warm up to near 40 degrees and I was able to sight in my new Admiral as well as resight in my 82nd from my heavier hunting arrows to my 3D arrows.
Looks good, Rob. It will be interesting to see how these perform on passthroughs. I was also out today taking advantage of the "warm" weather. I shoveled a path to my target:huh: , and shot a little bit
"unprecedented broadhead flight" - What does that mean? "These features are designed to decreased overall mass weight while increasing stabilization and vane durability." - If they weigh 2 grains more than blazers then what is the decreased overall mass weight in reference to? Does anyone really think their arrows will fly better with these vanes than their arrows already fly with whatever fletching they currently use? I like gimmicks as much as the next guy and if I used vanes I might give these a try just because they look pretty cool but, I don't think for a minute that I would get "unprecedented BH flight" because of them.
Bruce, I'm not sure on the unprecedented broadhead flight thing. I wouldn't have a clue as I have perfect flight now so how can that be improved? I see your point. As far as weight, it'd be my guess that they would be a decrease in weight over conventional 4" vanes. I doubt it's a reference in comparison to Blazers. I don't believe my arrows will fly better than they have using Blazers, 4" vanes, feathers or even 3" vanes. That's all in the tuning of the bow/arrow combo. These arrows I feel are just another alternative and like you said, they look COOL and that's the reason I'm going to give them a try. I wouldn't classify them as a gimmick as I'm sure they will perform as suggested.
One word of caution, I just check and for those with clearance issues with Blazers, the profile of the Fusion is about 1/16" higher than the Blazer. I see where this would help in stabilization of the arrow as well as the design but might give those with clearance issues with Blazers possible difficulties.
Wow, I didn't realize they were that high. I have been running the AAE Max Hunter, they are just slightly shorter than blazers. I thought the Fusions would be about the same. I will have to take a look at them when I come for the 101 Rob.
I suppose they aren't a gimmick in the normal sense of the word because I do believe they will work as advertised. The "look" would be the gimmick I was referring too and that is exactly why I would use them instead of blazers. They look cooler.
